I am trying to decide which UPS to get. The APC BE750G or the TrippLite INTERNET750U.
Which one do you suggest? Ty
Which one do you suggest? Ty
They have identical specs, identical prices, and both are specifically recommended by Harman. You probably can't go wrong with either.
I'm going for the APC because they advertise a replaceable battery (don't think TrippLite does) and brand recognition. Heard about APC power supplies for years but never heard of a TrippLite UPS before.
I was buying TrippLite's in the 1990's. They both make good products. The 750 or one size larger is a good size choice.Heard about APC power supplies for years but never heard of a TrippLite UPS before.
A UPS will switch and condition power automatically. I've had batteries last 6-8 years. Replacing a battery for one is not bad. Ordered one for $26 delivered for a 500va system. A battery for 750 should be around $40. Our power outages usually are less than 15 minutes and the power surge on power resumption is a killer for most electronics. I have a small genny but usually by the time one can get out to the garage to get it the event is done. Have freestanding gas fireplace for any real event. Yes some have made extended power systems using external batteries.How long does it last? Wouldnt you be better off getting a small generator - the Earthquake one is just 250 and lasts 12hrs on a gal
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Anyone running a generator/UPS combo for extended power outages?
I would sure like to know what UPS you can run a generator through. The 12,000 VA Powerware unit I had in the basement mini data center (before I retired and sold it all) would not put up with modified/stepped sine wave input and the multiple 800 and 1,250 VA APC and Cyberpower units I have in the house now won't either.
Keeps going on and off battery. One of the reasons they say not to chain UPS units. It does the same thing and just runs the first one down.
It would be useful to know what kind of generator we are talking about. A newer, inverter type might not go well with an UPS but the traditionnal, alternator kind should be OK as the electricity it produce is similar to utility.
An inverter takes a DC signal and transforms it into AC. The AC signal it creates is not a pure sine wave and can wreak havoc with certain electronics.
I have powered my stove from the genny for 4 days straight, no issues. I would like to "clean" the power from the genny, and plan to put my UPS between the genny and the stove. Anyone tried this? Is a power conditioner/line conditioner required before the UPS? Just worried about the sensitive electronics on the control board.
Some APC units have been sold that were designed to run off of modified sine wave generators, or in countries where the utility power is not as clean as in the US, and they perform well (but are not cheap). I use one now, connected to external batteries (sorry, cannot remember exact model and it's two floors away right now). Others from the same company (not designed for generator power) may perform less well. My small, office-size Cyberpower UPS experienced the same problem on generator that you describe and were taken out of service because of that. As you note in a later post, best to test one's entire setup when the weather is balmy and there is no need for the generator or the UPS.I would sure like to know what UPS you can run a generator through. The 12,000 VA Powerware unit I had in the basement mini data center (before I retired and sold it all) would not put up with modified/stepped sine wave input and the multiple 800 and 1,250 VA APC and Cyberpower units I have in the house now won't either.
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