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On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Daniel Frey <djqfrey@×××××.com> wrote: |
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> I did some looking around (I had an APC) and all the APC branded crap you |
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> get in the stores are cheaper, inferior options. I found out the BX-prefixed |
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> models don't even have proper AVR (they only correct when the voltage drops |
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> below a certain point, they don't do anything in an overvoltage situation. |
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> The BR-prefixed models are like the old UPS of lore, they offer true AVR for |
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> both undervolt and overvolt situations, and the one I have even has an |
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> option for an extra battery pack for extended runtime (BR1500G.) |
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> Basically anything in Best Buy, Staples, or similar stores is guaranteed to |
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> have the consumer BX model junk. |
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This is my experience as well. I went with a Cyberpower CP1500PFC and |
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have been very happy with it, and I think it falls into the |
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better-quality level of stuff (though I'm sure the server-oriented |
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stuff is better still if you're willing to pay). |
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I have no idea how long the battery will last but when it dies I'll |
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probably replace it. |
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The stuff sold in stores tends to be junk. |
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Rich |
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