If the electricity goes out, approx. how long will the power supply last?
488083
It really does depend on what is plugged in to the battery side. I recommend only the computer and monitor so that you will have the maximum amount of time before it shuts down. Mine lasts about 5-8 minutes. But, it works! The power has been out several times and the computer didn't even blink. So, I'm happy with it and recommend it, especially for the price and reliability. Whatever you get make sure you test it when you get it. Occasionally one will go out with an old battery that won't hold a charge. Plus, you want to know ahead of an emergency how long it will last.
488084
I am not sure--at least 10 min. I have a lot of stuff plugged into it What I was mostly interested in - is that it will safely shut down my computer when I am not here to turn it off. I have had the APC for a couple of years & it has never failed me. We live in a rural area where we have a lot of power outages.
488085
As all have said,it depends upon the load. More than long enough to close things out and shut it all down. The best features are the program that will shut it down for you if you walk away with other programs running and files open, and the fact that the batteries also serve as a power conditioner. As well as suppressing surges, it will also supply extra power when your service is under voltage, extending the life of your equipment.
488086
About 10 minutes with a laptop only plugged in - although you won't last that long, because the noise is so very annoying that you'll be shutting down pronto ;)
488087
That depends on the number and draw of what is plugged in. I have a desk top computer, monitor & a color printer (usually turned off) that this one covers. Wife has her desk top, a printer scanner and monitor on hers.If my rig is up and running, I have between 5 and 9 minutes to shut it all down of the lights go out. With hers she has about 5 to 7 or 8 minutes. I normally don't have my printer on line, as it's for color pictures. Hopes this helps.
488088
We have a generator which automatically turns on when utility power is lost for more than 15-20 seconds, so I do not know how long the computer would remain operative without the generator.
488089
That will depend on how many watts the devices on the UPS draw during the power outage. I have two of these devices for two computers. The older computer draws more power so there would be just enough time to save files, and shut the computer down cleanly. My new computer has a light power footprint; it could run about thirty minutes before depleting the UPS power.
488090
Hi Lisa it depends on the equipment that's connected. Here is a link on APS's website that gives an estimate based on the power your equipment draws. Weshttp://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=29
488091
It all depends on the load. In my case, with a Dell Inspiron 530 and a 23" LCD monitor, it lasts about 7 mins.
2258273
you could set up a timer on the power supply that is three volts to shut of then back on in 17 min timer this is a sealed computer box. So messing with that not advisable.
1438470
I had it over-loaded with christmas lights for a float. At least 900 watts, likely more and all of it continuous load, not surge. We pulled that float all around town and probably got 3.5 hours out of it (maybe more) before I had to refill. If you ran it with a 700 or 800 watt load and didn't get at least 4 or 5 hours, I'd be suprised. Having said that, we did this 9 and a half months ago so the details may be a little fuzzy... But I honestly was very suprised how well this little genny ran. I actually expected it to fail due to how long we were running it with that heavy of a load. I wouldn't try that heavy a load for that long if I was using this as a home power source. Remember you are getting this guy for under a hundo...
965193
I am using this for alarm system backup (line power failure) so it sees infrequent use. Still near 12v after a year.It will probably go 3 years but I'll swap it @ 11 volts-open.
2178569
half hour on full power, then at reduced power about 2 to 3 hours. hope this helps.
1034716
As long is it's DC and you have a power socket it'll work. It only uses about 7amps of power.
387125
I agree with Derrick Davis, it all depends on how much you are running on it. The UPS is only designed to run long enough for a proper shutdown of the computer in case of a power outage. A minute to save your work, a minute to shut down should be all you need.
579526
That's totally dependant on how much power your pulling from the battery. If you're using a 600 watt power supply and running a monitor and external souund system you'll probably get about a minute or two. If you connect the ups to your computer with the supplied usb cable it can start the shut down automatically. Also whenever you connect the ups to your computer it'll tell how much power you're using and how much on battery run time you'd have. Hopefully this will help your decision process.
866168
yes, the unit will provide power to an average 18 refridge for approximately 5 hrs..... You would need a 120v source of electricity to charge this unit during a power outage...If no 120v source of electricity if available, such as a gas generator, capable of outputting 120vAC power, then the power unit will operate until battery capacity is available. The unit would then have to be recharged once grid power is restored...
1288855
It will not work when the power goes out. But the on/off is a switch and it remains in the in position, so u won't have to go back in the room
1298640
I it is meant for electronics. Not higher amp appliances. It will keep them running for while until power comes back on. How long depends on how many items are attached. But don't expect any ups to run more than 30 to an hour.
459527
Depends on the volume you want to achieve, and how long you plan to run it. I would say it would work fine for a couple hours at 70-80% power.
1436770
I will handle that for about 5 to 8 hours and not more than that on two batteries. I have a koolatron cooler hooked to mine and it last about 8 hours
1108055
Usually 4-6 hours is enough, but if it is run down completely you might want to leave it on for up to 8 hours. If you have a volt meter with a 6 volt option, you can check it that way.
1296983
This is a simple mechanical timer...if the power goes out for 2 hours..it will be 2 hours behind when the power comes back on and will need to be adjusted (or reset) to the correct time.
741599
I have this hooked up to a server and when the power goes out, this unit doesn't. There is no time lost (so far).
1149048
I have not tested it for that length of time without power but I would think that it would. The unit uses very little power to run the time circuit and LED display.