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I wasn’t sure where to classify this…

So this isn’t specifically audio focused, but people here understand things like

power management, THD and so on.

 

I moved from So-Cal where all I had to worry about was having a UPS for a 30 second or less power outage.  Now I live in So-Alabama where hurricanes could potentially take power out for up to 2 weeks!

in said situation, whole house backup generators are extremely

pricey!  I have a regular construction generator I want to use as an emergency backup, as well as a battery backup UPS on my computer.

this is a non-inverter generator, so it’s dirty power.  lol my

UPS protect my computer etc, and regulate the large THD issues, or do I need something to help adapt?  Since this is for backup, and I don’t plan to run my high end theater equipment on it, it’s merely asking advise on equipment that would help me not fry my computer in a 5-10 day power outage with dirty power.  Is the UPC enough?  Do I need more?

maverick3n1
erik_squires
16,134 posts
 

For your computer, a standard UPS would work fine. Don't forget to put your cable modem and wifi router on an appropriate UPS as well. 

For your audio/video gear get Furman with SMP and LiFT. They’ll keep your gear safe through over/undervoltages and surges.

If you are also looking at long periods of time with varying voltages consider a more advanced Furman with voltage regulation.

Also, the NEC as of 2020 requires whole house surge suppressors. They’ll help keep your magor appliances, HVAC and home automation gear safer. Not a substitute for your PC’s UPS but a beneficial add-on.

builder3
758 posts
 

Look at the higher end Honda generators, or similar. They producer clean enough power for sensitive electronics.

tablejockey
3,916 posts
 

Moved from SoCal?

Why leave  this expensive, traffic ridden, over crowed, polluted paradise?

Guess being a native, I'm a little over nostalgic and defensive of my constantly getting weirder state.

maverick3n1 OP
26 posts
 

@tablejockey Ha!  I went from owing 50% of the value of my home and needing about $70k/year income to survive, to selling that house and with the proceeds, buying a house twice the size, cash.  Once my car is paid off, I can survive off of $15k/year including all utilities, insurance, property tax, and a $300/month food budget for just myself, which may have to go up with food prices these days!

riley804
1,224 posts
 

@erik_squires 

 

Also, the NEC as of 2020 requires whole house surge suppressors. 

but doesnt that only apply with new service, service upgrade, or service replacement ?

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