[Tfug] UPS sizing

[Bexley Hall]

Hi, Tom,

> On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 09:16:59AM -0800, Bexley Hall wrote:
> 
> > Rather, it seems like I'm better served by a small
> > UPS at each machine that is just big enough to
> > provide an orderly shutdown (saving work in progress)
> > in the event of a power outage (and, to tide me over
> > in those occasional dropouts).
> > 
> > Does this seem in line with what others have done?
> 
> That's what I do right now.  Although I'm half
> wanting a second UPS for
> cable modem / access point / vonage box so the laptops can
> go on for a while, if it's more than a quick blip.

Since all of these "appliances" are "wall-wart" powered,
I just rigged up a battery to feed them -- using a modified
wall-wart to then keep the battery charged.  I figure it is
more efficient than an inverter feeding a bunch of wall warts.

:-/

Unfortunately, it means I have to redesign the power
supply when/if I change any of these appliances.  :<

--don