[BBLISA] UPS suggestion

[Tom Metro]

Michael Tiernan wrote:
> Edward Ned Harvey <bblisa3 at nedharvey.com> wrote:
>> When you buy APC, buy SmartUPS.   Not BackUPS.   And not SmartUPS SC.
> 
> Ok, I'll bite, why? what's the difference?

If I remember correctly, the most notable difference between the BackUPS 
family and the SmartUPS family is that the later was "line interactive" 
- meaning the electronics are capable of boosting or cutting the mains 
voltage to maintain the correct output voltage without switching over to 
the battery. If you have noisy power, this can greatly extend the life 
and runtime of your battery by not switching to the battery for every 
little power glitch.

  -Tom

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