[amayausers] Re: Battery Back Up

I think I need 1500 watts?  650 (max watts)  per machine and 350 for the 
computer.
Actually thats 1650.
If the 1500va at 865 watts works for your 1 machine and a computer I may 
be able to get by with less.

Mike

John Yaglenski wrote:

>The one I use is a 1500va apc...
>http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=496788 and is $189.38 from
>CDW.  You may be able to find it cheaper.
>
>Honestly, it depends on what you want to do with it.  If you just need it to
>keep power going until you can shut things down, you don't need something
>huge.  If you want it to finish the job and then shut down... You may want
>something with a little more power for your situation which is one more head
>than I own. Still, 2 of the one I have is only $400.   I have one amaya and
>one computer hooked up.  It's held up and kept normal jobs running till the
>end.  In our area (a new development), power would go up and down a few
>times a week.  My monitor and everything else non essential are hooked up to
>the plug that filters the power only, but doesn't keep it on in the event of
>an outage.  CRT monitors a HUGE power hogs.  APC has a bunch for less that
>are in the 2000 - 3000 va range for less than $700.
>
>Anyway, good luck with your purchase!
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>:[mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Mike Garber
>:Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 10:54 AM
>:To: amayausers list
>:Subject: [amayausers] Battery Back Up
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>:Does anyone have any advice on battery backups?
>:A 1500 watt APC to cover 2 Amaya's and one computer is  $699 (ouch!).
>:Do I even need one?  I have the surge protector I bought through Melco.
>:I worry about the current in my shop being inconsistent.
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>:Thanks,
>:Mike
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