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Two devices that can be used to protect computer from fluctuations in electricity?
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∙ 12y ago
You need a good power surge strip or a UPS. Make sure the computer plugs into the surge strip or the UPS, and then plug the strip or UPS into the wall. Some good UPS devices actually do power conditioning which is better, but more expensive.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoA surge protector with a battery back up. also tie a not in the power cord. this came out of a study by at&t if I remember right. It has something about lightning liking to only go in straight lines
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∙ 12y agoA surge protector. Also sometimes known as a power strip. Surge protectors attempt to limit the power that goes to the devices connected to it. If there is a spike in electricity that goes over the safe limit then the surge protector is made to either block it or short it through the ground cable so that it doesn't fry what's plugged in.
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∙ 12y agoSurge protectors are supposed to protect equipment from voltage spikes. UPS (uninterruptable power supplies) are supposed to protect equipment from power drops.
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∙ 10y agoUPS are used to prevent computer from fluctuation. UPS do not allow fluctuating current to go into the computer.
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∙ 11y agosurge protector and ups
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∙ 13y agoA UPS or uninterruptible power supply.
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