American Power Conversions makes UPS systems in types designed for single
computers to data centers. See www.apc.com
Eugene Gierson wrote:
> I *think* that the best surge protection comes with the use of a
> battery backup.
> Anyone know more about this?
>
> > >...a big lightning storm
> > >... suggestions on better surge suppressors?
>
> > I got a huge surge suppressor
> > from the local power company. They installed it at the electric meter,
> > where the power comes into the building. It cost $35 for the installation,
> > and the rent for it is $5 per month on my utility bill. Obviously it won't
> > protect against a lightning strike on the house, but it guards against
> > surges coming in on the power line, which is mainly where they come from.
> > The unit has a couple of indicator lights on it that tell whether it has
> > been blown, and I look now and then, but the meter reader looks at it every
> > month and he is supposed to report it if trouble is indicated so the power
> > company can come out and replace the unit. I don't know if all utility
> > companies do this, but it might be worth a phone call to find out if yours
> > does. --Art e
>
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