Using a UPS w/ a home theater?
I was wondering if anyone would recommend using a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) with a home theater system and if so which size would be decent? Thanks
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I had thought about it but decided against it. The only piece of equipment that would have benefited was my HD receiver.
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I use two Belkin Office UPS's.
http://images.belkin.com/F6C750-AVR/FUL1_F6C750-AVR.jpg http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatSecti...&Section_Id=76 #1 (Enterprise Series 1100VA UPS) is for Satellite Receiver & DVD Recorder. They are connected to battery backup & surge protection outputs. This way I don't miss scheduled recordings if the power goes out briefly. My receiver and regular DVD player are connected to the surge only outputs #2 (Office Series 750VA UPS) is solely for my projector. I did not want the power to go out while it was on and it not be able to cool down properly with the internal fan. I got a great deal on them last year when Office Depot was running a sale and I had coupon codes. Sonic |
I use one, a Belkin brand... it's nice, though I don't think I've actually had to use it's feature yet.
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Originally Posted by blindrocket
I use one, a Belkin brand... it's nice, though I don't think I've actually had to use it's feature yet.
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Thanks for the input. I have a APC 500 UPS on my PC now, so I was assuming I would have to go with a bigger UPS for my Home theater. I will check out the 1100.
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Originally Posted by Chip718
Thanks for the input. I have a APC 500 UPS on my PC now, so I was assuming I would have to go with a bigger UPS for my Home theater. I will check out the 1100.
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There have been a few threads on this topic but I have to admit I just don't see the need. The UPS was invented to allow a computer to power-down gracefully (to avoid data loss) in the event of a power failure. A home theater does not have a data loss problem. So what if the power goes out? Is it really important that you not miss anything? A UPS by it's very nature is extremely inefficient (changing AC to DC and back). You are just paying for a heavy box that uses electricity unecessarily. Add to that the need to replace the battery every few years and you're just fueling the environmental problem.
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Originally Posted by PJAceto
There have been a few threads on this topic but I have to admit I just don't see the need. The UPS was invented to allow a computer to power-down gracefully (to avoid data loss) in the event of a power failure. A home theater does not have a data loss problem. So what if the power goes out? Is it really important that you not miss anything?
Everyone has their own needs & desires. I (personally) have a true need and a desire to use them. After losing several computers and various other electronic devices over the years, I willingly spend extra to protect my purchases. Since doing this, I've not lost one piece of equipment due to a powerline mishap. BTW, some people now have media center PC's in the entertainment center! Sonicflood |
Originally Posted by PJAceto
There have been a few threads on this topic but I have to admit I just don't see the need. The UPS was invented to allow a computer to power-down gracefully (to avoid data loss) in the event of a power failure. A home theater does not have a data loss problem. So what if the power goes out? Is it really important that you not miss anything? A UPS by it's very nature is extremely inefficient (changing AC to DC and back). You are just paying for a heavy box that uses electricity unecessarily. Add to that the need to replace the battery every few years and you're just fueling the environmental problem.
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I use it for my TiVo. That way if there's a blackout I don't miss any shows. The TiVo doesn't use a lot of power, so it lasts quite a while.
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A surge protector and a UPS are two completely different things. If you only want to protect against a surge, don't waste money on a UPS. But if you want to keep a recorder going during a power failure, then a UPS is the only choice.
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Originally Posted by PJAceto
A surge protector and a UPS are two completely different things. If you only want to protect against a surge, don't waste money on a UPS. But if you want to keep a recorder going during a power failure, then a UPS is the only choice.
As for the environment, anyone who owns/uses non-life supporting electrical equipment for entertainment purposes is "fueling the environmental problem". :( Sonic |
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