Why not use a PC style UPS?


Most power conditioning systems found for Home Theater seem to be quite pricey. I am most likely very naive to the technical aspects, but it seems to me that a much less costly alternative could be found mated to your computer... an active UPS. Just wondering what I am missing. Thanks in advance for your assistance and insight.

Jeff
jeffcarlson

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As long as it is a high quality online UPS, meaning it runs off of the DC battery with an inverter, with true sign wave output you will be fine. The Liebert models come to mind. Do not load it over 50% of the rated capacity otherwise you won't be able to handle high current components. So on a 20A model keep you load to 10A or below.

With the exception of online UPS models, UPS's do not hangle surge supression well at all. That is marketing hype. Get a separate surge supressor. It will do a world of good in most cities unless you have exceptionally clean power. Brickwall is good for the money.