Mahalo Lil Brother for the shout. I geeked out loud in public when I saw that. Loved the UPS delivering your U.P.S. line. 😂🤣😂🤣 Here is a great article for those in the market. www.cyberpowersystems.com/blog/buying-guides/choosing-a-ups/
@Tom Buck I was shocked that you were not fully aware of what has become an ubiquitous device today... Or maybe it was just an electrifying performance... I bought my first UPS (APC) while I was stationed at Wheeler AFB, Oahu, HI and living on the North Shore a few months after Hurricane Iwa went through because the power was still so bad... Interest piece of trivia... US Navy needed to bring in a nuclear powered submarine to give the power plant on Kauai a jump start after they completed all the repairs... Shocking but true!! @Doc Rock I think you *might* be old enough to remember those events...
Using a UPS for my video editing & streaming/Zoom meeting PC has been game changing! After losing hours of work in power outages, I finally picked one of these up & haven’t looked back since.
Great advice. I’ve been using one since about 1995. I guess I just assumed everyone was using one. I built a 12v DC version in 1975 because all my “stuff” ran on 12v DC. As I migrated to AC I added an AC UPS. I still use both but my 12v DC is charged with solar now. It’s pretty easy to build your own hybrid UPS that will run your system for a day or two if need be. Have a great day and be safe out there!
I think it's such an important, foundational thing that people who have been using them for a long time do just assume that of course everyone else is using one.😁
Good information and an important piece of equipment. However... I do a live stream for our HOA every month. Use my iMac Pro and eCamm. I set up in the clubhouse. If the power goes out, that means the clubhouse power went out (which I can't control). A battery backup will keep my computer going, but with no internet, my live stream is screwed anyway!
Yeah, that's tricky. Just yesterday I got a separate UPS for our network equipment to keep that up and running too, but if you're in a shared space like a clubhouse, it might be tougher. Maybe the HOA could buy a UPS for all of the public network equipment?
I have been putting this one off for a few years now, and it's funny how we can easily justify spending $150 for an extra SSD or another light etc. and yet not investing that money into a UPS in which can protect EVERYTHING we own 😆 ..As soon as I watched this vid, ordered right away. Thanks for making me spend that buck, Tom.
Yup...the week you post this video is the same week I experience a power flicker during a video render...🤬 It's a sign. Thanks for bringing these to my attention!
I recommend getting one with and LCD always. I have a few without LCD and they just beep and you need to know what the beep means. Which if you did not remember what the manual said you may be at a loss. Like new battery needed, power out, overloading UPS unit, power from the wall it bad are all different beeps.
I went out and purchased 2 of them last month, which I'd been pushing off for at least 6 months. They're pricey, but worth every penny. One of mine was 1600 VA, and one of them was 650 VA. The larger one lasts me around 45 minutes with a gaming PC and a few other items connected. I haven't run a test of the smaller one just yet. Not even a week after buying it we had a short power outage while I was working on an important project, so it's definitely a life saver. As a side note to anyone that might see this, you can turn the beeping off on most devices. Which I personally wouldn't do until you know it's activated. As Tom mentioned, the beeping can let you know it's on when you're in another room.
I got into UPS's when I got my Canon Pro-1000 because if the printer loses power, it will do a huge purge/maintenance cycle and waste a ton of ink! I think I saw it said somewhere that it purges as if it had been inactive for 1,000 hours… I bought the UPS with the printer, and it has never once lost power even though we have power surges extremely frequently where I live. The power was off for a few hours last week, and the UPS was able to still keep it from losing power since the printer when idle only pulls 4W of power!
That's awesome to hear! I used the 1000 and the 4000 at my old job and you're right- if they lose power it's a total nightmare. And usually a lot of wasted ink/paper.
WARNING!!! DO NOT EVER PLUG A LASER PRINTER INTO A UPS!!! You are likely to kill both devices very quickly if you do so. Inkjet printers are fine, but any kind of printer that fuses toner to a piece of paper is just begging for trouble.
id reccomend getting something like a jackery or westinghouse mobile power station as well as a UPS, that way, you always have the ups plugged into your setup, but when the power goes out, you unplug the ups from the wall and plug it into the power station, that way you have Much more time to save/continue working. You can get power stations that are large enough to power things like heaters and lawn mowers even.
"It's the one they have at Costco" haha. 4 - 25 minutes is very specific, could see me racing around as if I was on the "4" minutes of the spectrum , but I can see totally how this could help! Would of loved for you to tell Heather to cut the power for fun in this case haha. Always awesome job Tom!
Haha, I think it's actually more than 25 minutes, but I figured that a video review is best to be conservative. I'd hate for someone to expect an hour and only get 20 minutes.
I was waiting for this video to drop having seen all of the making off from the filming to the title. Great to see the final result - I think it turned out really nice!
A good ups system is a wise investment. Think of a ups system as a filter for the electricity going into your computer. It can remove all the bad stuff, like surges, spikes, noise, etc.
Being late is ok, but not reaching your destination is not ok. Welcome to the club my friend... I'm from Iraq and have been using UPS for as long as I can remember thanks to power shortage in my country 🙄 ... I'm sure other countries use it ... but off course not the US folks 😒.. lol
Surprisingly, I never knew about these devices either! I think I'm inspired to get one for my setup as well as the home wifi in the event of a short power outage. Great video!
I’ve been using UPS devices for about 30 years. I ran the DISA Testbed in the early 1990s and we were buying UPSes for our new network servers we were going to deploy in the basement of the Pentagon (and other sites). Also, don’t plug a surge protector into a UPS, or other surge protectors. Power strips are okay to chain, but no more than one or two in series. I recommend APC UPSes myself.
Loved the bit about UPS delivering the UPS. Did you know if FedEx and UPS ever merged,, they would become FedUPS :-) Thats a Tom Buck joke right there.
Wow. I already watched a bunch of your videos. But now seeing you listen to the Interruptors as well: subscribed 😂 Thanks for the great video. Will get an usp in the future for my remote editing setup
We Live in PR, and if you know anything about it is the new Power company there is, we got one way before that took action at august of 2020 when everything went virtual, i have that same unit and it could last an Hour with monitor, ATEM,Small Router & Switch, Desk light and two laptops; on June10th i was taking my second shot of covid it was at the same time there was the big power outage, i was there for almost Half an Hour and when i came back i home from it i still had battery to spare i turned my switcher and monitor off and; i still had Wifi at home and used it with my phone like almost an hour later power came back, so yeah definetly get one i totally recomend it
Thanks for this reminder! We're coming up on windy season, and power occasionally goes out during the day. This would be a smart investment. FYI - I just counted, and there are (at least!) 15 items on/near my desk that require AC power. I may have a problem...
Funny Tom... I am current - ly working on a video about my new UPS. I am going at it from a different angle...but FYI - please stop stealing my ideas...bahahaha
Whoever suggested using the Aputure light on the thumbnail and intro is a genius! LOL ON a serious note UPS and BACKUP are the two most important things that are not fun or exciting but BOY will they bite you if you don't use them! NOTE be sure to plug the monitor into the battery or you can't do a shutdown as easily! FYI my UPS is bigger than yours...LOL Sorry, I'm paying you back for all those puns! Just curious how this video does because it's not something fun but OH SO IMPORTANT!
That guy must have been a genius! 😉 My next step is to get a backup system going. So far this video has done better than expected, which makes me happy!
Like all electronic equipment, the UPS also has a lifetime. All the manufacturers will recommend replacing them at different intervals. There was a comment already about doing a test and checking those batteries. Most of them will age and degrade by the 5 year mark if not sooner. These batteries are replaceable so you do not need to buy a new UPS each time. Excellent PSA for UPS delivered by UPS…
An important part is missing: check the UPS regularly. Batteries lose capacity over time, and like a never tested backup of data a never testet backup of power isn't helping much if it fails when it is needed. Setups also change, so never rely on the runtime you once measured - with a regular runtime test with the running setup you know the runtime and can replace the battery if needed.
Another cool function of connecting your UPS to your Mac or PC via USB is that you can specify in the power management settings of your computer that it should shut itself down safely when the remaining power reaches 'X' amount. Great video, and it's reminded me that I really should replace my UPS that died - the only issue is getting one shipped to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK - Amazon in particular won't send battery stuff here via air (which is a lot of stuff!). So I need to find a supplier that will ship surface mail.
SSDs especially don't like losing power in the middle of things. Enterprise drives have capacitors to keep power during unexpected loss but a UPS is superior.
It’s tough to say, but a UPS definitely won’t hurt. There’s a change your green screen could be caused by irregular power current, so a UPS would make sure it stays consistent.
It was really cool seeing your process for shooting the video and creating the thumbnail and seeing the finished product. I learned a lot from that. I’m considering purchasing one now so I’m not UPS all night losing sleep over the thought of a power surge.
@@tombuck I bought computer components in 2014, didn't actually built the computer to run till 2020. I bought a new monitor 4 months ago, it's still in its box sealed. Plus many more examples. I'm weird. If it is something I do for someone else, I do it ASAP. If it is something for me...I take my time.
Hey Tom, I'm already using two power conditioners to protect my setup. One power condition has switched per outlet which is what i plug my temporary on/off equipment connected to. i.e. Lights, studio monitors, mixing console. The other is a livewire conditioner that has my PC, router, printer, monitors, and audio interface. My question is, where would a UPS battery sit in the chain? would i plug the backup battery into the wall then plug my power conditioner into that? meanwhile leaving all my other connected outlets attached to the power conditioner?
I think "officially" they don't recommend connecting other strips/conditioners to the UPS, but if you do, the UPS should be the first thing connected to the wall. It essentially would eliminate the need for the conditioners since it also does the same.
I'd put the conditioner before the UPS unless you have a pure sine wave UPS. Normal UPS units generate a modified square wave, something a power conditioner would probably not like at all and might get damaged trying to clean up.
I have one of those, same brand of 1000 W, and when the electricity goes off the UPS also shuts off and I dont know why, being looking for info, but nothing yet
That's strange- mine has held up and worked well so far! The only annoying thing is if I intentionally need to disconnect power for some reason and it doesn't stop beeping 😅
I got a APC BackUPS 1500 for home use the day after a lightning storm blew up a transformer in front of our school, and fried the power supply of every single PC in the computer lab.
@@tombuck it was scary, we thought we were being attacked LOL But I learned the lesson immediately. None of my home equipment has ever been without a surge protected UPS attached to it since
Ever since getting an M1 Mac Mini I've been thinking about getting a UPS, this convinces me even more - I was wondering when this one will be posted after watching the stream!
It's definitely worth it. There have been a lot of times when recording podcast interviews where I start panicking after 40+ minutes thinking, "If the power goes out I'm going to lose everything."
Also keep in mind that surge protectors have a limited life span. Typically only a few years. The metal oxide varistors that do the real heavy lifting will silently age, and stop being able to clamp down on incoming surges. So, you want to replace those every couple of years or so.
Good tip! Electronics always scare me a bit. I had the power brick for a pair of speakers short out, melt and almost cause a fire a few years ago, so I'm paranoid.
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Mahalo Lil Brother for the shout. I geeked out loud in public when I saw that. Loved the UPS delivering your U.P.S. line. 😂🤣😂🤣
Here is a great article for those in the market. www.cyberpowersystems.com/blog/buying-guides/choosing-a-ups/
Awesome, thanks Doc!
@Tom Buck I was shocked that you were not fully aware of what has become an ubiquitous device today... Or maybe it was just an electrifying performance... I bought my first UPS (APC) while I was stationed at Wheeler AFB, Oahu, HI and living on the North Shore a few months after Hurricane Iwa went through because the power was still so bad... Interest piece of trivia... US Navy needed to bring in a nuclear powered submarine to give the power plant on Kauai a jump start after they completed all the repairs... Shocking but true!! @Doc Rock I think you *might* be old enough to remember those events...
@@tombuck Please do a review on the samson mba48 mic boom arm. It is the longest boom arm in the market. Could be more practical than the rode PSA1
Using a UPS for my video editing & streaming/Zoom meeting PC has been game changing! After losing hours of work in power outages, I finally picked one of these up & haven’t looked back since.
Exactly! I wish I hadn't waited so long to get one. I could've saved a lot of headaches!
I lose data because my PC keeps blue screening, I'm hoping if I switch operating systems that will fix it or something.
Great advice. I’ve been using one since about 1995. I guess I just assumed everyone was using one.
I built a 12v DC version in 1975 because all my “stuff” ran on 12v DC. As I migrated to AC I added an AC UPS. I still use both but my 12v DC is charged with solar now.
It’s pretty easy to build your own hybrid UPS that will run your system for a day or two if need be.
Have a great day and be safe out there!
I think it's such an important, foundational thing that people who have been using them for a long time do just assume that of course everyone else is using one.😁
Good information and an important piece of equipment. However... I do a live stream for our HOA every month. Use my iMac Pro and eCamm. I set up in the clubhouse. If the power goes out, that means the clubhouse power went out (which I can't control). A battery backup will keep my computer going, but with no internet, my live stream is screwed anyway!
Yeah, that's tricky. Just yesterday I got a separate UPS for our network equipment to keep that up and running too, but if you're in a shared space like a clubhouse, it might be tougher. Maybe the HOA could buy a UPS for all of the public network equipment?
I have been putting this one off for a few years now, and it's funny how we can easily justify spending $150 for an extra SSD or another light etc. and yet not investing that money into a UPS in which can protect EVERYTHING we own 😆 ..As soon as I watched this vid, ordered right away. Thanks for making me spend that buck, Tom.
I had exactly the same thoughts! I put off this $100 UPS, but had no issue getting a camera/lens/light/etc.
Yup...the week you post this video is the same week I experience a power flicker during a video render...🤬
It's a sign. Thanks for bringing these to my attention!
I recommend getting one with and LCD always. I have a few without LCD and they just beep and you need to know what the beep means. Which if you did not remember what the manual said you may be at a loss. Like new battery needed, power out, overloading UPS unit, power from the wall it bad are all different beeps.
Yes! The LCD is a lifesaver.
Love it. Next level dad jokes in this one
🙌
Thumbs up for the The Interrupters reference!
Heck yes!
THAT INTROOOO 🔥🔥
Bebop 🐾
I went out and purchased 2 of them last month, which I'd been pushing off for at least 6 months. They're pricey, but worth every penny. One of mine was 1600 VA, and one of them was 650 VA. The larger one lasts me around 45 minutes with a gaming PC and a few other items connected. I haven't run a test of the smaller one just yet. Not even a week after buying it we had a short power outage while I was working on an important project, so it's definitely a life saver.
As a side note to anyone that might see this, you can turn the beeping off on most devices. Which I personally wouldn't do until you know it's activated. As Tom mentioned, the beeping can let you know it's on when you're in another room.
I'm glad you got your setup sorted out! And like you said, the beeping is annoying but it's also important (so I think it's annoying on purpose 😁 )
Getting one! Thank you!
Glad this was helpful! Good luck!
I got into UPS's when I got my Canon Pro-1000 because if the printer loses power, it will do a huge purge/maintenance cycle and waste a ton of ink! I think I saw it said somewhere that it purges as if it had been inactive for 1,000 hours… I bought the UPS with the printer, and it has never once lost power even though we have power surges extremely frequently where I live. The power was off for a few hours last week, and the UPS was able to still keep it from losing power since the printer when idle only pulls 4W of power!
That's awesome to hear! I used the 1000 and the 4000 at my old job and you're right- if they lose power it's a total nightmare. And usually a lot of wasted ink/paper.
WARNING!!! DO NOT EVER PLUG A LASER PRINTER INTO A UPS!!!
You are likely to kill both devices very quickly if you do so.
Inkjet printers are fine, but any kind of printer that fuses toner to a piece of paper is just begging for trouble.
I'm convinced you have access to my search history because I've literally been wondering if I should get one of these. Great video!
Just please don’t change your password 😬
id reccomend getting something like a jackery or westinghouse mobile power station as well as a UPS, that way, you always have the ups plugged into your setup, but when the power goes out, you unplug the ups from the wall and plug it into the power station, that way you have Much more time to save/continue working. You can get power stations that are large enough to power things like heaters and lawn mowers even.
This is an awesome idea, thanks for sharing! I've seen power stations like that, but don't know much about them myself.
"It's the one they have at Costco" haha. 4 - 25 minutes is very specific, could see me racing around as if I was on the "4" minutes of the spectrum , but I can see totally how this could help! Would of loved for you to tell Heather to cut the power for fun in this case haha. Always awesome job Tom!
Haha, I think it's actually more than 25 minutes, but I figured that a video review is best to be conservative. I'd hate for someone to expect an hour and only get 20 minutes.
I was waiting for this video to drop having seen all of the making off from the filming to the title. Great to see the final result - I think it turned out really nice!
Thanks Philipp! I meant to publish it sooner, but a few other videos ended up feeling more "timely" so it got pushed back a few weeks.
It’s very simple, you upload and I watch!
I like this. Please tell everyone else on UA-cam to do the same 😬
Really interesting watching the final result when we also were a part of the making of the video 😊
It was super fun to share the whole process. I think the video came out better because of it.
A good ups system is a wise investment. Think of a ups system as a filter for the electricity going into your computer. It can remove all the bad stuff, like surges, spikes, noise, etc.
I like that! The filter analogy is great!
Being late is ok, but not reaching your destination is not ok. Welcome to the club my friend... I'm from Iraq and have been using UPS for as long as I can remember thanks to power shortage in my country 🙄 ... I'm sure other countries use it ... but off course not the US folks 😒.. lol
This guy's intros man. So good
Thank you!
You've come a long way from being a student teacher, overseeing a bunch of 12th graders learn about Hamlet. Good to see
Good times, good times.
Surprisingly, I never knew about these devices either! I think I'm inspired to get one for my setup as well as the home wifi in the event of a short power outage. Great video!
Totally worth it! This one has already been a lifesaver, and I have another one coming today for all of our wifi/network gear.
I’ve been using UPS devices for about 30 years. I ran the DISA Testbed in the early 1990s and we were buying UPSes for our new network servers we were going to deploy in the basement of the Pentagon (and other sites).
Also, don’t plug a surge protector into a UPS, or other surge protectors. Power strips are okay to chain, but no more than one or two in series.
I recommend APC UPSes myself.
I just got an APC one for out network/wifi gear yesterday 👍
Just saw the Interrupters a couple of months ago in concert. They're great!
Oh awesome! They've been on a huge tour for the past few months that I've been watching clips of 😁
Ooh! Loving the standing presentation!
Thanks! It's fun to try something a bit different.
Loved the bit about UPS delivering the UPS. Did you know if FedEx and UPS ever merged,, they would become FedUPS :-) Thats a Tom Buck joke right there.
I love it.
Wow. I already watched a bunch of your videos. But now seeing you listen to the Interruptors as well: subscribed 😂 Thanks for the great video. Will get an usp in the future for my remote editing setup
Can’t go wrong with The Interrupters!
We Live in PR, and if you know anything about it is the new Power company there is, we got one way before that took action at august of 2020 when everything went virtual, i have that same unit and it could last an Hour with monitor, ATEM,Small Router & Switch, Desk light and two laptops; on June10th i was taking my second shot of covid it was at the same time there was the big power outage, i was there for almost Half an Hour and when i came back i home from it i still had battery to spare i turned my switcher and monitor off and; i still had Wifi at home and used it with my phone like almost an hour later power came back, so yeah definetly get one i totally recomend it
I'm glad you've got a system that's working well and reliably!
I have been waiting for this video since the live stream 👍🏻👍🏻
Haha, I ended up pushing it back a bit but it’s finally here!
Thanks for this reminder! We're coming up on windy season, and power occasionally goes out during the day. This would be a smart investment. FYI - I just counted, and there are (at least!) 15 items on/near my desk that require AC power. I may have a problem...
That's because you're a powerful guy!
@@tombuck You might be "on" to something there...
Funny Tom...
I am current - ly working on a video about my new UPS.
I am going at it from a different angle...but FYI - please stop stealing my ideas...bahahaha
Just be sure not to move my spy cameras and mics ok? I need new ideas.
@@tombuck thought those blinking lights were weird
Whoever suggested using the Aputure light on the thumbnail and intro is a genius! LOL ON a serious note UPS and BACKUP are the two most important things that are not fun or exciting but BOY will they bite you if you don't use them! NOTE be sure to plug the monitor into the battery or you can't do a shutdown as easily! FYI my UPS is bigger than yours...LOL Sorry, I'm paying you back for all those puns! Just curious how this video does because it's not something fun but OH SO IMPORTANT!
That guy must have been a genius! 😉
My next step is to get a backup system going. So far this video has done better than expected, which makes me happy!
Cool intro. Another addition to my "to get" list. Not sure if I should thank you or not. $$$$ LOL.
This is an important one!
Always use a UPS, last thing I want is the PC going down during a render, sound advice, second only to a backup strategy...
Yep! Setting up a NAS is my next goal.
I use a small one just for my internet cause like it can take a few minutes for the modem/router to reboot.
I just got a small one delivered today for that exact purpose 👍
I got a UPS for my home wireless network so if a power outage occurs we have connectivity for a few hours
Yes! This has saved us several times since getting it.
Like all electronic equipment, the UPS also has a lifetime. All the manufacturers will recommend replacing them at different intervals. There was a comment already about doing a test and checking those batteries. Most of them will age and degrade by the 5 year mark if not sooner. These batteries are replaceable so you do not need to buy a new UPS each time. Excellent PSA for UPS delivered by UPS…
It's good to know they're replaceable! Thanks for the addendum to the UPS PSA!
Great sharing
Your puns alone were enough reason to subscribe! Love your channel!
Thanks Chris!
I think I've seen a live stream about that thumbnail.
Yep! I did one a few weeks ago!
Awesome info! I’m embarrassed to say I don’t use one of these! It would solve so many potential issues!
It really would! I wish I had done it sooner.
An important part is missing: check the UPS regularly. Batteries lose capacity over time, and like a never tested backup of data a never testet backup of power isn't helping much if it fails when it is needed.
Setups also change, so never rely on the runtime you once measured - with a regular runtime test with the running setup you know the runtime and can replace the battery if needed.
Definitely important to make sure things are running in tip-top shape.
When do we get to see the mystery mic :D?
It was the Shure MV7X!
Another cool function of connecting your UPS to your Mac or PC via USB is that you can specify in the power management settings of your computer that it should shut itself down safely when the remaining power reaches 'X' amount.
Great video, and it's reminded me that I really should replace my UPS that died - the only issue is getting one shipped to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK - Amazon in particular won't send battery stuff here via air (which is a lot of stuff!). So I need to find a supplier that will ship surface mail.
Oof, I didn't realize the battery shipping issue. But thanks for the tip on power management! That's awesome.
SSDs especially don't like losing power in the middle of things. Enterprise drives have capacitors to keep power during unexpected loss but a UPS is superior.
very good Tom love u 💛
I keep getting a green screen and it stops if I I completely unplug and start it back up think this will help?
It’s tough to say, but a UPS definitely won’t hurt. There’s a change your green screen could be caused by irregular power current, so a UPS would make sure it stays consistent.
I thought you were going to say 4 to 25 hours haha
That would be rad! But the battery would probably be the size of a car 😁
Can you daisy chain multiple rodecasters?
Sort of, in a very wonky way. It works, but it's not super practical.
It was really cool seeing your process for shooting the video and creating the thumbnail and seeing the finished product. I learned a lot from that. I’m considering purchasing one now so I’m not UPS all night losing sleep over the thought of a power surge.
Nice one 😁
I’m glad you liked the whole process!
Yes I actually laughed out loud with the UPS joke.
No shame.
Speaking of the device, I have a UPS, I bought back in 2019. Still boxed, new. No idea.
Definitely time to open that thing up to see how well the UPS delivers! 😬
@@tombuck I bought computer components in 2014, didn't actually built the computer to run till 2020. I bought a new monitor 4 months ago, it's still in its box sealed. Plus many more examples. I'm weird. If it is something I do for someone else, I do it ASAP. If it is something for me...I take my time.
I'd recommend you put a zero surge unit before this. The surge protection within a UPS is not very good long term due to their use of MOV's.
UPS might delivery your UPD 😁😁
Hey Tom, I'm already using two power conditioners to protect my setup. One power condition has switched per outlet which is what i plug my temporary on/off equipment connected to. i.e. Lights, studio monitors, mixing console. The other is a livewire conditioner that has my PC, router, printer, monitors, and audio interface. My question is, where would a UPS battery sit in the chain? would i plug the backup battery into the wall then plug my power conditioner into that? meanwhile leaving all my other connected outlets attached to the power conditioner?
I think "officially" they don't recommend connecting other strips/conditioners to the UPS, but if you do, the UPS should be the first thing connected to the wall. It essentially would eliminate the need for the conditioners since it also does the same.
I'd put the conditioner before the UPS unless you have a pure sine wave UPS. Normal UPS units generate a modified square wave, something a power conditioner would probably not like at all and might get damaged trying to clean up.
I have one of those, same brand of 1000 W, and when the electricity goes off the UPS also shuts off and I dont know why, being looking for info, but nothing yet
That's strange- mine has held up and worked well so far! The only annoying thing is if I intentionally need to disconnect power for some reason and it doesn't stop beeping 😅
I got a APC BackUPS 1500 for home use the day after a lightning storm blew up a transformer in front of our school, and fried the power supply of every single PC in the computer lab.
Dang, that's terrifying. It only takes one quick thing like that to ruin everything.
@@tombuck it was scary, we thought we were being attacked LOL But I learned the lesson immediately. None of my home equipment has ever been without a surge protected UPS attached to it since
Ever since getting an M1 Mac Mini I've been thinking about getting a UPS, this convinces me even more - I was wondering when this one will be posted after watching the stream!
It's definitely worth it. There have been a lot of times when recording podcast interviews where I start panicking after 40+ minutes thinking, "If the power goes out I'm going to lose everything."
These things filter power?
This is something I've been planning to get for months...I need to just do it. Thanks for the video, Tom! Great advice!
It’s worth just jumping in and going for it!
Voltage regulation is the word you’re looking for…saves equipment from excess wear and tear
Thank you!🙏
Also keep in mind that surge protectors have a limited life span. Typically only a few years. The metal oxide varistors that do the real heavy lifting will silently age, and stop being able to clamp down on incoming surges. So, you want to replace those every couple of years or so.
Good tip! Electronics always scare me a bit. I had the power brick for a pair of speakers short out, melt and almost cause a fire a few years ago, so I'm paranoid.
Fortunately you can just get a new surge protector and put it before the UPS rather than having to replace the UPS.
A power strip (the one you cut away to and dropped) is not the same as a serge protector! (1:56)
That was just the crappiest looking one I could find for the sake of the video, not the actual surge protector I was using before.
A good one will give you around 30 minutes for a PC and screen, worth the investment.
these jokes.... nice video!
Thanks TB!
Hello! I am a new subscriber and fellow UA-camr! Here showing love & support 😀
I was two winks from counting all the word play then I got hypnotized by the production and lost track 😵💫
The plan works.
tom i have dozens of deskmats that i was going to sell online. Do you have a p.o box that i can send some to?
We do have a PO box, but we're all set for desk mats. It's so kind of you, but they'd probably be better going to people who need them! 🙏
I want one to power my wifi router too!
Yes, that's a great idea! we finally did that here a few weeks ago and it's great peace of mind.
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I learned this the hard way😭😭😭 my gpu gone
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