On May 8, 2:31 pm, Jonathan Moore <supermegat...@gmail.com> wrote: > Alot of these kind of things are being discussed internally, but right > now we're attempting to just size out how big of a generator we need > to power what we want.
You are doing it backwards. See Tim Jackson's post to appreciate what you must do. Other critical functions such as backup lightning and fire protection systems must also be on backup power. Moving on, computers are so robust that 'dirty' generator electricity will not harm. But a UPS will not permit generator electricity to be delivered because those plug-in UPSes are so cheap and unforgiving. A backup generator system typically comes with temporary UPS to maintain power while the generator kicks in. Your source for that solution will also do the necessary engineering. How much power will a computer need? It's written on a label where each power cord connects to every device. As long as a source can provide that much power, everything is OK. Simple addition. But if you did not know that - knowledge that you should have known if doing any planning - then you have no business planning a backup power system. Consult a professional. Ball park numbers - sum numbers from every power label where the power cord connects. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NLUG" group. To post to this group, send email to nlug-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to nlug-talk+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nlug-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
