Can you use an APC computer power/surge protection unit on a TV?
12-13-01, 02:43 PM
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Can you use an APC computer power/surge protection unit on a TV?
I recently purchased the Sony kp57hw40 widescreen TV, and I've only got the power cord plugged into a simple surge-protection power strip. I'm wondering if a computer battery back-up unit will work for the TV. This would save me the expense of buying some new "line conditioner" that some people seem to find worthwhile.
I've got a couple of spare APC ups battery back-up units from previous computer usage. One of these is a substantial smart-ups 1400 that's intended for small server usage. The other is just a smart-ups 450 for a single pc.
It seems that these units would provide excellent surge protection, since they're designed for computer use. The smaller unit even has two separate outlets that are only for surge protection, and not linked to the battery.
Would the battery outlets provide some sort of conditioning for the power, like some of the line conditioners recommended for home theater systems?
Even though my extended warranty on the Sony covers power surges (I think), I'd rather avoid the hassle of that happening.
Any input or help would be greatly appreciated.
I've got a couple of spare APC ups battery back-up units from previous computer usage. One of these is a substantial smart-ups 1400 that's intended for small server usage. The other is just a smart-ups 450 for a single pc.
It seems that these units would provide excellent surge protection, since they're designed for computer use. The smaller unit even has two separate outlets that are only for surge protection, and not linked to the battery.
Would the battery outlets provide some sort of conditioning for the power, like some of the line conditioners recommended for home theater systems?
Even though my extended warranty on the Sony covers power surges (I think), I'd rather avoid the hassle of that happening.
Any input or help would be greatly appreciated.
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Power backup and line conditioning are 2 seperate things, though you can find UPSs with line conidtioning. The idea of a line conditioner is to even-out sags and minor surges so that your equipment is unaffected. A standard UPS will only kick in if the power drops out entirely. They are useful, but I would highly recommend a unit with line conditioning built-in.
I have a Belkin UPS w/ line conditioning on my setup, and has already proven its worth. One evening, the entire house went dark for about 2 seconds. The alarm on the UPS sounded, until the power came back on, but none of my equipment even flinched. it just kept going like nothing happened. That type of quick off/on could very easily have toasted all my equipment. The UPS was a great investment. My only regret was not getting a bigger one that can handle more stuff.
I have a Belkin UPS w/ line conditioning on my setup, and has already proven its worth. One evening, the entire house went dark for about 2 seconds. The alarm on the UPS sounded, until the power came back on, but none of my equipment even flinched. it just kept going like nothing happened. That type of quick off/on could very easily have toasted all my equipment. The UPS was a great investment. My only regret was not getting a bigger one that can handle more stuff.
