Re: [gentoo-user] Alternatives to knutclient

[Daniel Frey]

On 10/30/2017 12:40 PM, Rich Freeman wrote:
> On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 3:33 PM, Daniel Frey <djqfrey@×××××.com> wrote:
>>
>> I did some looking around (I had an APC) and all the APC branded crap you
>> get in the stores are cheaper, inferior options. I found out the BX-prefixed
>> models don't even have proper AVR (they only correct when the voltage drops
>> below a certain point, they don't do anything in an overvoltage situation.
>> The BR-prefixed models are like the old UPS of lore, they offer true AVR for
>> both undervolt and overvolt situations, and the one I have even has an
>> option for an extra battery pack for extended runtime (BR1500G.)
>>
>> Basically anything in Best Buy, Staples, or similar stores is guaranteed to
>> have the consumer BX model junk.
>>
>
> This is my experience as well.  I went with a Cyberpower CP1500PFC and
> have been very happy with it, and I think it falls into the
> better-quality level of stuff (though I'm sure the server-oriented
> stuff is better still if you're willing to pay).
>
> I have no idea how long the battery will last but when it dies I'll
> probably replace it.
>
> The stuff sold in stores tends to be junk.
>

Yes, that's a good UPS, it's a pure sine wave UPS. APC makes those too, 
but generally in the server/enterprise class (thinking Smart-UPS among 
others) and not the home oriented market.

I figure for home use their better (best?) home oriented model should 
suffice. I don't have a picky power supply that needs a pure sine wave 
UPS, although I have realized a lot of newer power supplies strongly 
recommend a pure sine wave and not a stepped sine wave such as in the 
home models (the entry- and mid-models.)

 From what I recall if your PSU buzzes while on battery, that's bad and 
your PSU is not happy...

Dan