I'm gonna sue them

Tool · 12-11-06, 05:11 PM

Go with a UPS system. APC makes a nice 500VA model backup that sells for around $70 and will keep you afloat for at least 5-10 minutes after the power goes out. They are CHEAP insurance.. because believe me, power strips won't protect your system 90% of the time. They don't help with "brown outs" at all, and they don't "clean" your power, meaning, giving you you clean, constant voltages and removing all surges, spikes and low voltage conditions (ie. Lights dimming= brownout).

I run a Minuteman 1100VA system here that runs 3 PCs and all my internetworking equipment with no problems. This one is overkill for most people and it cost me around $500, but to me, my systems and equipment cost 4x that and it truly does work. I just built this new dual core and would hate to lose it to a surge.

Don't let anyone kid you, a power strip/surge protector may last you through one power surge or lightning hit (that is if you own a GOOD quality one, not a $5 walmart special). Typically after that they are just holes to plug multiple plugs into.

Just my nickels worth.
Check six,
Tool.

robj250 · 12-11-06, 05:31 PM

I too, live outside a very small community in BC, and have had power problems because of the rain, high winds and lightning. However, I have been luck because I make it a habit of saving at regular periods, like entering a new grid, or before encountering the convoy and have had no problems with my saved files. I have even saved while submerged, but don't make a habit of it. I can only play about 15 minutes a day, so there are a lot of saves, but I use a single name and overwrite it unless something new comes up that needs a different name for the saved file.
Rob

12-11-06, 05:11 PM	#1
Tool Planesman Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 189 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go with a UPS system. APC makes a nice 500VA model backup that sells for around $70 and will keep you afloat for at least 5-10 minutes after the power goes out. They are CHEAP insurance.. because believe me, power strips won't protect your system 90% of the time. They don't help with "brown outs" at all, and they don't "clean" your power, meaning, giving you you clean, constant voltages and removing all surges, spikes and low voltage conditions (ie. Lights dimming= brownout). I run a Minuteman 1100VA system here that runs 3 PCs and all my internetworking equipment with no problems. This one is overkill for most people and it cost me around $500, but to me, my systems and equipment cost 4x that and it truly does work. I just built this new dual core and would hate to lose it to a surge. Don't let anyone kid you, a power strip/surge protector may last you through one power surge or lightning hit (that is if you own a GOOD quality one, not a $5 walmart special). Typically after that they are just holes to plug multiple plugs into. Just my nickels worth. Check six, Tool. __________________ 309th Wild Ducks www.56thvfw.com

12-11-06, 05:31 PM	#2
robj250 Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Port Hardy, BC, Canada 75 yo with M.S. & C.O.P.D. & heart problems Posts: 1,930 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I too, live outside a very small community in BC, and have had power problems because of the rain, high winds and lightning. However, I have been luck because I make it a habit of saving at regular periods, like entering a new grid, or before encountering the convoy and have had no problems with my saved files. I have even saved while submerged, but don't make a habit of it. I can only play about 15 minutes a day, so there are a lot of saves, but I use a single name and overwrite it unless something new comes up that needs a different name for the saved file. Rob