[Hidden-tech] Power Supplies for Emergencies (PC and home devices)

[Nate DeRose]

Generally, I rely on my UPS on the main computer and the one on my network
stack to keep going for a couple hours...... then I fall back to the solar
rig if needed.

The problem is that, without fail, if I'm without power for any length of
time, comcast loses power before I do...   so, it's a moot point.   If the
outage is widespread, your cell backup provider may also lose backup at a
certain point as well.

If your goal is to have internet, having battery backup that's better than
your ISP(s) is not helpful.    If your goal is to keep your furnace and
your fridge running, that's a whole other matter, and a whole other level
of storage capacity.



On Sat, Oct 10, 2020 at 10:14 PM claudia--- via Hidden-discuss <
hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net> wrote:

> I bought this APC model to back up my router for uninterrupted Internet
> and phone service and carbon monoxide monitor. I needed a number of battery
> powered outlets to hook everything up, with some crazy plugs that took up
> more than one outlet.
>
>
>
> APC BackUPS BE Series 900VA Desktop Battery Backup Surge Protector
> 9Outlets BN900M
> <https://www.staples.com/product_2259350?cid=EM:shipped::sku&&data-cta-category=%5bPRODUCT%5d>
> Item: 2259350
>
> APC has a system calculator to give you a sense of how long the various
> systems last. https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/tools/ups_selector/
>
>
>
> I’ve used it twice since purchasing and for those simple things it gives
> me 5-plus hours. We have a gasoline powered generator for longer stretches
> without power. I’m not technical, but knew I wanted more time than a few
> minutes, especially if I was in the middle of delivering online training.
>
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> Hope this helps. Claudia
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> *From:* Hidden-discuss <hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net> *On
> Behalf Of *Nick Clover-Brown via Hidden-discuss
> *Sent:* Friday, October 9, 2020 1:15 PM
> *To:* Hidden-Tech Tech <Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
> *Subject:* [Hidden-tech] Power Supplies for Emergencies (PC and home
> devices)
>
>
>
> Hi all,
>
> With the recent outages, I'm looking at getting some battery packs,
> portable rechargeable generator, and a UPS.
>
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> What systems do you all have in place at home?
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>
>
> For a rechargeable generator, looking at Jackery Portable Power Station
> Explorer 240. Does anyone have any other recommendations?
>
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>
> For a UPS, I don't know where to start - I have two towers now (work and
> home).
>
>    - Can I use one UPS for two machines?
>    - Does a UPS provide power for more than a few minutes?
>    - If not, what I would need to support a tower for about 4 hours? (or
>    is that just not feasible without getting a house generator?)
>
>
>
> Thanks!
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>
> Nick
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