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"Twin*.*Star" <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 16 Feb 2000 09:54:04 -0500
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I recommend a high quality Interruptible Power Supply with line
conditioning.

Also the quality of the power supply will have a lot to do with how it can
handle the AC fluctuations.

Daniel Wysocki
Twin*.*Star Computers
770-498-2582 / 800-816-0663
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Fast - Reliable - Wallet Friendly

-----Original Message-----
From: James E. Griffin <[log in to unmask]>
>
>Got a client with a power problem at home. His two computers, and
>assorted peripherals, were on surge protectors.
>
>When I went over to see what was wrong with a modem, his wife was
>vacuuming another room. Noticed the other computer re-booting. Yup, too
>much drain on the circuit; checked the breaker box in basement,
>professional install, everything up to code. Despite the surge
>protectors -- you can't depend on this stuff entirely -- his modem
>became an expensive fuse.
>
>While I'm familiar with the problems of power conditioning, it's not
>what I do for a living. I'll throw this out to the list to see what
>other folk recommend. While my client is looking for a low cost solution
>if possible, I'd like to hear other folk's options.
>
>Thanks,
>Jim Griffin

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