Hey Cliff... On Oct 29, 2010, at 1:44 PM, Cliff Rediger wrote:
> We live in a rural area where power outages occur commonly. > I just purchased a 800 Rated Watts/900 Max Watts Portable Chicago > Electric Generators > > http://www.harborfreight.com/800-rated-watts-900-max-watts-portable-generator-66619.html > > in hopes of having back up power to run our WiFi ISP antenna, > computers and a light or two. > But, then I seem recalling that there are possible issues in the type > of power a generator provides and the type computers like to receive. > > Comments and advice appreciated. > > Cliff There are a few things to consider. A backup generator (or DC to AC invertor) might provide a square wave output that your electronics might not like. I had one such invertor that trashed the PS for my Sony laptop several years ago. I don't know the generator you purchased, but lower end units can provide power with spikes/transients that could play havoc with electronic devices. Using a UPS to filter the output might be a good idea. Not saying you have a problem, just offering a couple of thoughts if you do! We used to have the "dreaded" rolling blackouts, here in the SF area, a few years ago and I had three huge Fortress UPS units to keep the systems running. Fortunately, those blackouts are a thing of the past. Amanda -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
