Posted on 04/24/2020 12:12:29 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
I need a surge protector good one. Considering a UPS/surge but dont think I need one but maybe I wont hurt.
I will be putting my iMac on it and the cable companies data modem.
All I get from them is internet. CATV guy told me dont put the Coax through it it will blow the data out of the water.Just the 110 AC power side
Curious what some of you would recommend in regard to Mfg and Juoles or what ever they are called? UPS/surge VA/Watts. I am in a wicked summer lightning area.
These are the specs for my iMac not sure of the power consumed by the Cable Modem,cant be much.
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 205W
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -4° to 116° F (-20° to 47° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum altitude: 10,000 feet
Looking at Cyber Power and APC
Thanks in advance
Whatever is at Ace Hardware has always been good enough for me. Unless you live in an area with really flaky electricity, the tech of a surge protector really isn’t that exciting and more expensive gains you nothing. Plug design and outlet layout, those matter.
APC UPS provide both battery backup AND surge protection. They offer a $1M warranty if any equipment is fried while plugged in to a properly functioning UPS.
I have dozens of them and give them as gifts to family and friends. When the batteries go out, just go to a local purveyor of batteries, trade in your old for new, and it just keeps going.
also surge only is OK because the PC is no longer on an RJ45 feed, wire less.
All I care about is my PC.
I will protect the Cable modem for a power hit but not the RG6 feed in.
I rent that.
I use the APC BX1300G. For longevity be sure the UPS’s batteries are the standard 12V bricks sold by Amazon, etc. for around $17 a piece. When they go it’s much cheaper to replace them than buying a new UPS.
Have used APC in the past, current have a Cyberpower similar to this:
https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/promotions/pfc-sinewave-ups/
No problems with it over a couple of years. I think the build quality is the eq. of APC w/o the higher price.
After a couple years the battery in my UPS went bad. I took apart the “No User Serviceable Parts Inside” case and replaced the gel battery. I got a few more years out of it until the electronics went bad.
Now I have a surge protector (recommended by IT guy) protecting my electronics. I put my standby power system separate. I have a deep cycle Interstate battery on trickle charge and a 1000 watt inverter in a box waiting for use.
I designed my system for long term power outage. Generator to recharge battery as needed.
Forgot to mention, the “best” are “line interactive” and sine wave.
I have used APC and TrippLite. For me I use a MacBook Pro so really didn’t need a high VA as I only wanted to run my modem and router. I splurged and got one with a larger wattage battery so I could have internet for about 2-3 hours in a longer outage, luckily I have yet to test that for that long.
The manufactures usually have a online calculator where you can plug in your load and it will recommend a unit.
Sorry to hear you have to deal with all those storms that come your way. I live in Central New York State, and other than a thunderstorm or two, we don’t get the weather you get down in Florida.
My APC was taken out by a Summer T-Storm in Ct 2 years ago.
Never replaced it till now. PC is wifi now so just protecting the 110 side, may go UPS for another 50/75 bucks.
I do like these Zero Surge guys may call them Monday and see what hey recommend for just my iMac and cable modem
Yes
You get what you pay for. APC is a good brand, Belkin not so much anymore. Getting one with a high Joule rating is best. Also consider battery backup.
Good luck. I hope you’ll be able to get what you need, and want, without going broke.
ZeroSurge 8 outlet units are around $250-300
With a little research, one will find the million$ warranty is not helpful.
I have an APC - been trouble-free for close to 2 years now.
I have heard that for a long time.
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