On Sun, Feb 04, 2007 at 08:11:12PM -0600, Ron Johnson wrote...... > > Some of APC's UPS units allow you to set the voltage sensitivity via dip > > switches, some of the units allow you to set it via software, and some > > don't let you adjust the sensitivity. So if you plan to back up your > > battery powered UPS with an external generator, make sure to get a UPS > > with an adjustment for voltage sensitivity. > > But then you're stepping out of the realm of SOHO UPSs, no? Perhaps. But depends on where you live and how often you experience power outages. I live in the Northeast of the US, and we have power outages frequently, lasting anywhere from 30 min to 48 hrs. So having a backup generator to keep the pipes from freezing and a few lights on is pretty common. Dedicating one circuit to a computer or two doesn't draw too many amps on the overall load so why not? So if you live in a place that has frequent power outages, and you're in the market for a battery operated UPS, why not get one with an ability to set voltage sensitivity just in case you eventually add in an external generator. -- Kevin Coyner GnuPG key: 1024D/8CE11941
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