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From: thad@cup.portal.com (Thad Floryan)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.amiga
Subject: Re: ups/sps - which & what kind
Message-ID: <10068@cup.portal.com>
Date: 16 Oct 88 08:27:27 GMT
References: <4799@louie.udel.EDU>
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I neglected to mention how to correctly test UPS (and similar) systems:


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     H                                                                     H
     *                        I M P O R T A N T                            *
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     *   The CORRECT way to test a UPS with your equipment is to plug      *
     H   the UPS into a switchable power strip.  Turn the switch OFF to    H
     *   test the UPS.  This way the safety ground (the third prong on     *
     H   your power plugs and strips) is maintained.                       H
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Simply unplugging a UPS from the power mains is a HAZARDOUS venture since
you LOSE the protective ground.

To borrow and paraphrase a quote from someone else: "Don't test electrical
equipment by yourself at 3:00 AM.  Have a buddy there to laugh his ass off
when you get thrown across the room."


Thad Floryan  [ thad@cup.portal.com (OR) ..!sun!portal!cup.portal.com!thad ]