UPS Recommendations

[msommers]

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My opinion based on over 30 years in IT, APC. Every time.

Roger that!

[ZenOps]

Although I have not personally tested, this new one seems to fit the bill for a vast majority of "iffy power" applications. It is worth a mention for nearly anyone.



APC is ancient tech, they haven't even really moved off lead acid. If you only have 268 watt continous or 400 watt needs for 20 minutes, this may be the one.

Lithium Iron Phospate, which outclasses even regular lithium ion. Rated for 2,500 cycles 10 years to 80%. Technically started out as a solar energy converter. Insanely useful if you happen to have power that goes out everyday.

AC output is not super "clean" off the battery, but if you are using USB-C for your computer it shouldn't matter. Later upgraded models will probably have more USBC PD ports. Calgary residential? Get something else. In a room with tons of other electrical? Get something else as it does not have a ground pin if struck by lighnting.

Make sure to never use powerlifting mode too. But again, definitely worth a mention. Also probably the "first step" device to consider for running cellphones and laptops on off-grid solar with grid backup.