[Cube] I joined with a dead cube.

[Fred Terry]

On 5/28/05 2:26 PM, "Kunga" <Kunga at FutureMedia.org> wrote:

> NO. NOT SURGE SUPPRESSORS.
> 
> You need Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS). They have a battery
> inside that maintains the correct power OUT to the computer no matter
> what comes IN from OUTSIDE. That includes NOT ENOUGH POWER which can
> be just as damaging as too much power.
> 
> They are CHEAP. I get them all the time at Fry's (for future clients)
> for $20 each for 350 VA or a little more for 450 or 575 VAs. 350 VA
> is more than enough for any Cube.
> 
> k
> 
> On May 28, 2005, at 7:45 AM, Fred Terry wrote:
> 
>> My folks, who live in tornado alley, have had to replace every
>> electronic
>> device in the house due to line surges during thunderstorms. Dad
>> finally
>> listened to the wisdom of surge suppressors. You can buy
>> suppressors with
>> guarantees for replacing whatever is damaged. A little more
>> expensive, but
>> it might cover what the home owner's won't.
>> 
>> pf

Well, sure, those will work, too. Belkin regularly has 50% sales that you
can find at http://dealmac.com.

pf