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

[Robert Heller]

At Sat, 10 Oct 2020 23:42:20 -0400 Nate DeRose <natederose at gmail.com> wrote:

> 
> 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.

Things like furnaces and fridges draw more power than anything by a gigantic 
UPS can handle and might also be fussy WRT waveforms (eg must have a pure 
sinewave).  For things like that you would need a generator...

> 
> 
> 
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps. Claudia
> >
> >
> >
> > Claudia Gere & Co. LLC
> >
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> >
> > +1.413-359.0003
> >
> > ClaudiaGere.com
> >
> >
> >
> > *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.
> >
> >
> >
> > What systems do you all have in place at home?
> >
> >
> >
> > For a rechargeable generator, looking at Jackery Portable Power Station
> > Explorer 240. Does anyone have any other recommendations?
> >
> >
> >
> > 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!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Nick
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