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Using a generator to power my Macbook
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<blockquote data-quote="RadDave" data-source="post: 1535114" data-attributes="member: 234411"><p>Hello - I've used UPS(s) on my computers (and electronics) for years and usually have purchased those made by APC (other brands include TrippLite, CyberPower, etc.) - there are 3 general types of Uninterruptible Power Supplies: 1) Standby (or Offline) - least expensive; 2) Line Interactive; and 3) Online (runs on the battery w/ or w/o power - most expensive). These units come in various sizes in part depending on how much battery 'run time' is desired (more <a href="http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/UPS" target="_blank">Info HERE</a>).</p><p></p><p>A 'line interactive' UPS (assume same as the previous suggestion) unit should serve your purposes (similar to the one I have attached to my iMac - shown below, an APC Back UPS-Pro 1000) - this will provide surge protection, power line conditioning, and battery backup if the power goes out. The other day our power went out for 3 hrs - shut down the iMac but kept our modem & Airport Extreme powered, so still had Wi-Fi in the house which pleased my wife - <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Now your other comment about NOT being grounded warrants further investigation - these units all have a grounded connection, so you should make sure that exists in your place of residence and if not can be corrected - good luck!</p><p></p><p><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NC0KNDSgL._SX342_.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RadDave, post: 1535114, member: 234411"] Hello - I've used UPS(s) on my computers (and electronics) for years and usually have purchased those made by APC (other brands include TrippLite, CyberPower, etc.) - there are 3 general types of Uninterruptible Power Supplies: 1) Standby (or Offline) - least expensive; 2) Line Interactive; and 3) Online (runs on the battery w/ or w/o power - most expensive). These units come in various sizes in part depending on how much battery 'run time' is desired (more [URL="http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/UPS"]Info HERE[/URL]). A 'line interactive' UPS (assume same as the previous suggestion) unit should serve your purposes (similar to the one I have attached to my iMac - shown below, an APC Back UPS-Pro 1000) - this will provide surge protection, power line conditioning, and battery backup if the power goes out. The other day our power went out for 3 hrs - shut down the iMac but kept our modem & Airport Extreme powered, so still had Wi-Fi in the house which pleased my wife - :) Now your other comment about NOT being grounded warrants further investigation - these units all have a grounded connection, so you should make sure that exists in your place of residence and if not can be corrected - good luck! [IMG]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NC0KNDSgL._SX342_.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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