Back up Power solution

[NWI]

I am looking to install back up generator wired to my DB. Will run lights and plugs only however I am concerned about Voltage fluctuation when it comes to my computers and TV.
I realise online UPS's are very expensive, anyone have other options in this regard. Would offline UPS work or perhaps a voltage regulator.

I am not concerned about battery life on UPS.

 

[Pada]

You'd be fairly safe with the PC and TV if they use switch mode power supplies.

You do get line-interactive/offline power supplies that can perform active voltage regulation - like the APC SMart-UPS 1000VA (SUA1000i), but it's still fairly expensive: ~R3000 @ Rebeltech.

 

[InterGalacticSpook]

Yo,
Do you know something we dont know, mmmm ?

Do you suspect 'power tripping eskom' to pull a fast one on us this winter... ?

Tjeers, just putting it out there.
Igs

 

[Ripykin]

I use the Intellipower 4, i have my Pc three drives 32 inch monitor woofer and speakers, headphones and modem - so when power goes i can still surf net, email, work in photoshop etc, it smoothly crosses over to the back up supply and lasts for about 7 hours, about two years ago i bought it for R1700 delivered

 

[Pada]

@Ripykin:
I hope you do realize that the Intellipower 4 takes 150Hz or 60Hz input, where as our Eskom electricity is at 50Hz.
Secondly, it's transfer time is rather slow at 15-20ms to 40ms, compared to the 2-4ms of the APC Smart-UPS units.

I certainly won't use something like that (Intellipower 4) to power my PC or any other sensitive/expensive electrical equipment!