Which APC UPS?

[Dominick Pietrzak]

What is the difference between all of these APC UPS backups?

I think the 1500VA is what I need, but there are a bunch in different shapes and sizes...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/681140-REG/APC_SMT1500_Smart_UPS_1500VA_LCD_120V.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/887781-REG/APC_smc1500_Smart_UPS_C_1500VA_with.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/727809-REG/APC_BR1500G_Power_Saving_Back_UPS_Pro_1500.html

The form factor on the last one seems good, but it's the cheapest... is that bad?

Which ones do you guys use?

 

[Paul Provost]

I have the cheaper one, got it at staples works great.
The bigger ones have more outlets and probably stay powered longer as well in blackout.
I just want enough time to save and shut down.

 

[Dominick Pietrzak]

Yeah I saw that one at Staples the other day. It does only have 3 battery outputs, didn't notice that. I think I'm gonna need at least 5, so I guess I need one of the first 2.

I have the cheaper one, got it at staples works great.
The bigger ones have more outlets and probably stay powered longer as well in blackout.
I just want enough time to save and shut down.

 

[Ralph N. Madison]

I try to find a system that has a voltage regulator with sine wave output. That is clean power no matter what the grid is doing at the moment.

I am not at all sure but this is what I could find of APC on B&H that might fit the bill.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00R2X122_Smart_UPS_Uninterruptible_Power.html

 

[Ayan Pratap]

What is the difference between all of these APC UPS backups?

I think the 1500VA is what I need, but there are a bunch in different shapes and sizes...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/681140-REG/APC_SMT1500_Smart_UPS_1500VA_LCD_120V.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/887781-REG/APC_smc1500_Smart_UPS_C_1500VA_with.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/727809-REG/APC_BR1500G_Power_Saving_Back_UPS_Pro_1500.html

The form factor on the last one seems good, but it's the cheapest... is that bad?

Which ones do you guys use?

I use APC pro 1500. Has worked flawlessly and with much peace of mind. If you buy that model, it won't dissapoint. sleek and compact..

 

[Stacey Spears]

I have a 2200XL that I like. You need to plug it into an 20amp outlet. I run a couple of RAIDs, my workstation, and a projector off of it.

 

[Dominick Pietrzak]

That is a good point. I hadn't thought about that. Thanks for the link, I will definitely take this into consideration.

I try to find a system that has a voltage regulator with sine wave output. That is clean power no matter what the grid is doing at the moment.

I am not at all sure but this is what I could find of APC on B&H that might fit the bill.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00R2X122_Smart_UPS_Uninterruptible_Power.html

The only problem is that it only has 3 battery backup outlets. If I have a Mac Pro, G-Raid, Maxx Raid, Red Station, and Monitor hooked up I need at least 5 outlets.

I use APC pro 1500. Has worked flawlessly and with much peace of mind. If you buy that model, it won't dissapoint. sleek and compact..

I've looked at the larger options but the only problem is the 20amp outlet. I don't always have access to one especially on smaller productions.

I have a 2200XL that I like. You need to plug it into an 20amp outlet. I run a couple of RAIDs, my workstation, and a projector off of it.

 

[Dominick Pietrzak]

Can anyone else recommend this? Would this be the best UPS option for a DIT cart?

I try to find a system that has a voltage regulator with sine wave output. That is clean power no matter what the grid is doing at the moment.

I am not at all sure but this is what I could find of APC on B&H that might fit the bill.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00R2X122_Smart_UPS_Uninterruptible_Power.html

 

[Ryland Jones]

I use a smaller version of this style : http://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-OR...5975155&sr=8-12&keywords=rackmount+cyberpower

I have it rack mounted so it travels well. That one would prob keep you rockin for a while. 8 battery/surge ports. My 700 VA one keeps my MBP, Sonnet QIO, Echo Express Pro, and three G-RAIDS going for about 30 Mins.

 

[Dominick Pietrzak]

Ended up getting this. Just got it from UPS in fact. I was bummed out to find out it has a NEMA L5-15 plug instead of a standard 5-15. Got confused when reading the specs I guess.

Will using an adapter be okay?

It's also quite heavy! But then again most UPSs are.

I try to find a system that has a voltage regulator with sine wave output. That is clean power no matter what the grid is doing at the moment.

I am not at all sure but this is what I could find of APC on B&H that might fit the bill.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...00R2X122_Smart_UPS_Uninterruptible_Power.html