Running MJ on a UPS

rodak · Post by **rodak** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:29 pm

Thanks to the excellent information provided here, I think I'm definitely going to go the thin client route. One reason (not the primary one, of course) is runtime on a UPS, which I presume would be way longer than with a PC.

Has anyone done any real-world tests, to see how long your UPS will sustain your phone, router, modem and thin client? I found that my APC 350 (admittedly a small unit) would only sustain my phone, router, modem and low-end Dell Vostro tower for about a minute and a half before it shut down. Good for momentary power blips, but I was just curious to see how much longer I might expect with a thin client instead of the Vostro.

I have no visions of surviving extended power outages, but being able to get 5-10 minutes could come in handy

Boondocs · Post by **Boondocs** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:39 pm

I lost power today for about 10 mins and did not have any trouble with a 350ups. I have the same setup, TC, router, modem.

stroths · Post by **stroths** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:49 pm

The TCs draw very little power, so you should be OK for most normal short outages.

If you really want to see how much power any device pulls then get one of these.

P3 Kill A Watt Electricity Load Meter and Monitor

rodak · Post by **rodak** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:54 pm

Thanks - Yes! I had seen one of those, and had forgotten what it was called. I think I'll go ahead and get one.

tony · Post by **tony** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 1:24 pm

rodak wrote:Has anyone done any real-world tests, to see how long your UPS will sustain your phone, router, modem and thin client? I found that my APC 350 (admittedly a small unit) would only sustain my phone, router, modem and low-end Dell Vostro tower for about a minute and a half before it shut down.

Hi,
Check out the Noma back-up power system. I don't fully understand how these work or are different from UPS, but these will run laptops, phones, LCD TV's, satellite receivers, radios, etc. simultaneously for hours (not just minutes).

Below is a link to the description at Canadian Tire (a general merchandise big box store in Canada). Read the reviews on what people do with the unit. You should be able to find it in the US as well--or come across the border for the great exchange rate these days.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/produ ... earch=true

Edit. Thanks davrow.
If the Canadian Tire website asks for a Postal Code, you can enter: V6B 4A2 (Postal code for venerable CBC-Vancouver). If you live near the 49th border, try a postal code for your favourite cross-border shopping destination.

davrow · Post by **davrow** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:55 pm

Tony, your link doesn't work, sorry. Takes you to a "enter postal code" page. Couldn't get around it.

stroths · Post by **stroths** » Fri Jan 02, 2009 7:14 pm

davrow wrote:Tony, your link doesn't work, sorry. Takes you to a "enter postal code" page. Couldn't get around it.

Just put in anything for a postal code. It will tell you its invalid and tell you the proper format at the top. Copy and paste what they list and you will get in. You could also google for a Canadian postal code.

For those interested, I just did a little reading and they are a rebadged Xantrex 400w backup. Here it is on Amazon and it does appear to really last a long time.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E6LEI2

mcbelisle · Post by **mcbelisle** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 9:55 am

I have one of those and it really works. i like it. have had it for a few years now. might get another one

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