Uninterruptable power supply suitable for a CMC

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Grahame Case

Uninterruptable power supply suitable for a CMC

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hello everyone,

it has been mentioned before that it would be safer to have a UPS (uninterruptible Power Supply) as a back up in case of power outages, allowing you to safely close down your computer and Mat cutter.


do you have any recommendations as to what would be suitable to power both PC and CMC for at least 15 minutes?
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We have a micro nuclear reactor - works really well.


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Post by w00dward »

When it comes to UPS's I prefer the APC brand.

Something like this (APC Smart-UPS 750 INET) will give you 16.4 minutes at 250 Watts (Half Load) and 4.8 minutes at 500 Watts (Full Load).

We have this brand protecting 60% of our server room and it is one of the best.

Out on my desk in the office I have a Belkin unit. This seems to be performing well also. Make sure you over spec it. The more its over specified the longer it'll last in a power outage.
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Roboframer wrote:We have a micro nuclear reactor - works really well.


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I like this one-

http://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Hamster_ ... n_20tables
Hamster based power generation conversion tables
How does your new energy generation idea stack up to a generator attached to your hamster's running wheel?
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Great site Kev 8)

Both a bit silly and very intelligent.

Lots of lateral thinking, and a very entertaining read.
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John wrote:Great site Kev 8)

Both a bit silly and very intelligent.

Lots of lateral thinking, and a very entertaining read.
:) it just cracked me up lol
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