:On 20 Apr 99, at 13:07, Patrick Muldoon wrote:
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:> I don't need a UPS
:
:Yes you do! Even though you'll "never lose power," a UPS will provide
:your PM's with smooth, clean power. This is *especially* important when
:running on a generator.
It is important to note that MOST UPS's these days are actually mislabled as
UPS's and they are actually SPS's. A TRUE ups is active and generates a
contant and well formed stepped wave. An SPS simply detects a power drop and
clamps the line.
Bad thing about a UPS is they usually wear out faster, and if they dont
generate a good approximation of a wave (i.e. lots of steps), then it can
overheat your power supply.
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