I recall reading somewhere that while UPS units work well with computer
and similar equipment with power supplies (regulators?), they can cause real
trouble with aquarium related items that do not have such power drive
systems. Something about the ability of the wave forms they generate to
damage equipment if I remember right. At the time the math was well over my
head so I was only half following.
I elected to use a power converter/inverter with a line conditioner that
I plug into my car (or could use deep cycle batteries) instead. It saved me
a couple of times, and kept the refrigerator going as well.
Maybe someone here can shed more light on this.
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"Ken H" wrote in message
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I am planning on installing one after I go to the next computer show. Even
if it can't keep the lights on for a long period of time, at least it will
keep the power flow steady during brown outs or spikes.

Ken

"david" wrote in message
ink.net...


We have taken a few power hits during the latest storm and I am afriad
it
will blow my
lights... does anyone use and UPS on their tank ?