[TechAssist] Re: use a battery backup UPS for TV,DVD,surround amp system protection ?

  • From: "Intrepid Video Support" <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:42:10 -0400

Phil,
I've thought of that, too. I don't know how it would work...
A cheaper solution, if you are just worried about surges are the RCA SP200, 
SPC300 surge protectors. These
are less than $10 and replace the outlet covers in the home.

Jeff
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 10:06 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] use a battery backup UPS for TV,DVD,surround amp system 
protection ?


I never heard of anyone doing this, but I've had this thought for a few
years:
use a heavy battery back up UPS like used on PC systems for an
entertainment center. Many ills are from power
fluctuations,sags,surges,etc. TV EEPROMs corrupted, power supplies
damaged, pro-jo CRTs damaged with  a spot because it went down at once
without proper power down,etc.
Most equipement is not a heavy current draw.
Can this be done and should it?
I have a Zenith 50" projection TV (not wide screen,standard 3:4) which
is rated at 215 watts (2.8A) "max".
 I think my VCR/DVD deck pulls maybe 30 watts.
My Bose "lifestyle 7" surround amp, I don't know the wattage.
And a cable box maybe another 30 watts?
I'm guessing 300-400 watts max running everything
 if using the sound system as well. Much less if using only the projo's
speakers.
Now most of these UPS units are in standby mode and  the connected gear
is running off line current until there is a power loss, which time
ultra-fast switching transferrs power to the battery system. This would
be only needed for intermittant power fluctuations, or if lost totally,
enough time to safely power off the audio/video system.
A 6 outlet power strip plugged into the UPS would be convenient.
What would be a good power rating for a UPS?
Twice needed wattage? whats rule of thumb, and also whats your feedback
on this idea?
Phil Bader

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Philip Bader
Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976)
3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
Fax (863) 299-8821
email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx



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