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Battery backups??

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Jbort1984

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Ok well the company i work for is moving to a new location and we are getting rid of a bunch of APC - Smart-UPS 750VA Battery Backup and Power Conditioner System I know these wont keep my pc on for more than a min or 2 but would they work to power a small 13in lcd tv with built in dvd player for an hour or so. Also wondering about a small table lamp with a 40 watt energy efficent light bulb. Only reason for asking is if they will do one of these 2 things i might grab a pair to keep at home just incase the power goes out. my kid wont fall asleep without watching one of his movies and im not a fan of burning canldes for light in my house had 2 houses in my life catch fire dont really want a third. hanxs for any help you may be able to give me.

The tv is a 19in dynex with built in dvd player and the light bulbs are these http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
 
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APC normally lists runtime charts on their website for all the models. Should answer your questions.
 
they do but they all say at full load im asking about running a small tv on one and a light bulb on another. there is prolly a math equasion (spell check) i can use to figure out how long it will last but im not that smart to be honest.
 
They definitely have runtime graphs and not just full load ratings on the website.
 
Holy smoke. Is this the APC unit they're getting rid of?
http://www.apc.com/products/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=sua750i&tab=features

If so, snatch as many as possible. My #1 reason for using UPS backups on the computers is not for runtime, but for the Automatic voltage regulation and power conditioning. Essentially they ensure that your equipment only gets the voltage it was designed for.

Put some new batteries in them and hook them up to your expensive electronics, I view each UPS as an insurance policy with a super cheap premium: all you have to pay is $30-$40 to replace the battery once every 3-5 years. How much would it cost you if a surge or brownout killed your TV? Receiver? PSU & motherboard?

Always use a UPS for your computer if you think it's worth $10/year to insure it.
 
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