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[matusiak <dave AT matusiak.org>]

UPS devices are nice, but expensive.  I chose to go the refurbished 
route.

http://www.refurbups.com/

Initially, I ordered 2 (SmartUPS 1400 units) and one had irregular fan 
behavior while running.  I immediately called the company to begin my 
lengthy process of bitching and within seconds a manager was sending me 
a new UPS body.  Since moving the battery into the replacement unit, I 
have had no issues with these 2 UPS units.  They have been running 
constantly for almost 2 years.  Nothing is perfect, but with a little 
patience, we can find solutions.  (Now, I'm not recommending you run 
your business on these or anything!  But should be perfectly acceptable 
for personal use.)

Lastly, surge protectors and UPSes don't live forever.  I would put a 
safe bet on 3-5 years expected life.  If it has been long enough that 
you can't remember when/where you bought it, then it might be time to 
replace that unit.  Remember, these things are often magnitudes cheaper 
than the devices they are protecting.

dave m.

On Jul 23, 2004, at 4:13 PM, Edward Wesolowski wrote:

> At 03:23 PM 7/23/2004 -0400, you wrote:
> > Edward Wesolowski wrote:
> > >
> > > Jim: did you have a surge protector?
> > > Can someone on the list recommend a surge protector?
> > > ...now I'm nervous.
> > > Ed W.
> >
> > Ed, I like panamax surge protectors.  But really anything with a good
> > warranty will do.  Like others on the list I prefer a UPS over a surge
> > protector...but they aren't perfect either.  AMHIK.
>
> Shea: I've got a couple of different SP's I've been using for years. 
> ...don't know if they have warranties tho.
> ...panamax, I'll look at these.
> Thanks
> Ed W.