I'm looking for one of these for our DLP tv for times when the power goes off and the TV can be safely cooled down and turned off. I know that some have a longer backup time, but are there different power output/levels? I would think all I would need is about 1-2 minutes tops for the TV to run through it power off cycle. Any brands that stand out as best or best bang for the buck?
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UPS backups
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A good friend of mine, who is an electrical engineer used to work for APC, and he said their stuff was really good...even after he left the company
That is also the brand we used for our network where I used to work.
I think the cost of their stuff matches the quality though.
That is also the brand we used for our network where I used to work.
I think the cost of their stuff matches the quality though.
Check out the Monster cable products. I bought one of the units with the combination back up power that keeps the TV and accessories going for a few minutes after the power goes out. One plug does as you say, it safely powers off the TV while giving me time to power the PVR off. Then I can go outside and get the generator going.
It also serves the function of surge supressor. It works well around here with the frequent blackouts and power dropouts we get.
Its a bit pricy, being around 500 bucks, but worth the cost
It also serves the function of surge supressor. It works well around here with the frequent blackouts and power dropouts we get.
Its a bit pricy, being around 500 bucks, but worth the cost
APC makes good stuff, so does Monster but they are over priced. Any backupunit will work as long as its current rating exceeds the draw of your TV by 50% or so. Keep in mind that all BBU's have gatteries of one type or annother and they wear out and die. After a couple years you sind it only stays up for 4 or 5 minutes instead of 20. I have a cludge monster under my desk for my geekery stuff, it will run a 15 amp load for about 40 minuted before shutting down. Its an old APC salvaged from a LAN network coupled with 4 12v 1500 AH gel cell batteries. Its not pretty but it works
Monster is second only to Bose in terms of making poor quality, overpriced equipment. Not to mention that they may be more litigious than Disney.
Try this very techy Cyberpower unit for $160:
http://www.amazon.com/Cyberpower-CP...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242764001&sr=1-3
It should do the job just fine. The only alternative UP from this unit, is to try for true sine-wave, decoupled UPS units (always running off battery, and only takes wall current to recharge the battery) from Furman or Tripplite and the like... but it will cost you upwards of $500, and will usually require a 20A circuit.
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Frys had that unit for around $60 after a rebate on Sunday, but I didn't make it there in time to grab a couple.
I have a couple of the 1000VA Tripplite unit that Costco sells for $100 or so. Not the best price in the world, but if it ever has any issues, Costco will replace it no questions asked.
Also, just to put the $500 Monster offering into perspective, you can get a 700W, 1000VA CyberPower unit that outputs a true sine wave, as opposed to modified sine wave... and has full 1MHz auto voltage regulation, and is completely line-independent for $400.
http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-PR1000LCDRT2U-Application-8-Outlet-Display/dp/B001E08PEI
For the same amount of money, you can get a fancy case, with a $100 device inside from Monster.
When I get to it, I'll install a pure sine-wave UPS into my sound rack, because right now whenever I turn on my amp, all my lights flicker...
http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-PR1000LCDRT2U-Application-8-Outlet-Display/dp/B001E08PEI
For the same amount of money, you can get a fancy case, with a $100 device inside from Monster.
When I get to it, I'll install a pure sine-wave UPS into my sound rack, because right now whenever I turn on my amp, all my lights flicker...
I wouldn't bother using Monster cable's wiring either. I found no difference in the $5 buck hi tech TV cables versus the expensive one. Same copper, same impedances etc. Yes I do think the Monster cable power backup a bit pricy.
One thing I really dislike about the Monster cable power backup is that it must use alot of power just to sit there on standby. It is warm all the time. Our electricity prices are extreme around here, and as they rise, I may move onto another product, if their power draw is more efficient.
One thing I really dislike about the Monster cable power backup is that it must use alot of power just to sit there on standby. It is warm all the time. Our electricity prices are extreme around here, and as they rise, I may move onto another product, if their power draw is more efficient.