Honestly, we don't have power outages in our area. I just plug both my projectors directly into the ceiling. I've had computers, without any UPS, go 700+ days of no reboot. That shows how stable the power is in our area.
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What are the lowest cost... power conditioners? Something else?... that are actually good?
I have a normal surge protector, but now for use particularly with a projector that uses bulbs, and is worth more than $1,000 now and needs protecting, I would like to get one of those boxes that, if there is a power outrage, will still allow the bulb in the projector to do its full cooldown cycle.
I forget what those boxes are called. There are two boxes. There is a "power conditioner," and then there is the one that lets the bulb cool down, I think. Or maybe that one is the power conditioner, and then there is a second one called something else.
I'd like recommendations on which model of each of those is a the first model going from cheapest to most expensive that is a good model, but still one of the cheapest, if that exists. I need something that can protect fairly high end gear. Thanks for your help.
I forget what those boxes are called. There are two boxes. There is a "power conditioner," and then there is the one that lets the bulb cool down, I think. Or maybe that one is the power conditioner, and then there is a second one called something else.
I'd like recommendations on which model of each of those is a the first model going from cheapest to most expensive that is a good model, but still one of the cheapest, if that exists. I need something that can protect fairly high end gear. Thanks for your help.
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There was definitely one here in 2021 that I remember, but that's a good point that it's generally safe. Still, I want to take no chances with this. Not only is it to protect a bulb projector, but one with a very bright and hot bulb, so I would be worried about it not getting the proper cooldown time. I dont want to risk a bulb explosion because that sounds like a huge hassle to clean up.Honestly, we don't have power outages in our area. I just plug both my projectors directly into the ceiling. I've had computers, without any UPS, go 700+ days of no reboot. That shows how stable the power is in our area.
A friend on the forum never had any problems ever, then lightning strike and it killed the PSU in his projector. He was lucky that it was able to be fixed but still. The cost of the gear being protected relative to the cost of something like this to protect it I think is worth it in this case.
The power conditioners / UPS etc will not protect the projector against a lightning strike. And cutting the power on a bulb based projector might take a little life off the bulb but one time of that happening is not going to damage any equipment or explode any bulbs. I've had after market bulbs explode in my sony 285ES (actually at a friend's), and it wasn't that big a deal. The majority of the bulb explosion is contained within the bulb. It's not literally an explosion. I mean when have you ever had a regular light bulb in your house or car explode and shoot glass all over? It's like that, it really doesn't happen that way. I think power conditioners are mostly scams for audiophiles.There was definitely one here in 2021 that I remember, but that's a good point that it's generally safe. Still, I want to take no chances with this. Not only is it to protect a bulb projector, but one with a very bright and hot bulb, so I would be worried about it not getting the proper cooldown time. I dont want to risk a bulb explosion because that sounds like a huge hassle to clean up.
A friend on the forum never had any problems ever, then lightning strike and it killed the PSU in his projector. He was lucky that it was able to be fixed but still. The cost of the gear being protected relative to the cost of something like this to protect it I think is worth it in this case.
There are places in the country where the power flickers a few times a week or goes out for a few mins weekly. I can see those guys being more worried.
If your going to get something look for a good UPS with a true sine wave. They are a little bit more. I would get at least a 1000-1500va. The rack mount ones are a bit more then the ones that just sit on the floor. Power is pretty much power. The good UPS will even out the power if it has any dips and keep it up if the power goes out. Technically it could add life to the device that’s plugged into as it’s getting a stable voltage at all times. Nothing is going to protect you from lightning if it’s close to the house. I have personally seen it do some crazy damage. The UPS will take a surge or voltage spike. But lightning will usually comes in on your cable line or phone line and kills your modem and everything that’s plugged into it. As cable and phone lines have the least resistance. Always check to make sure your outside cable line and phone lines have a good ground to the power meter.
Are you referring to a battery backup system like what’s used on a computer system? I’ve used them with Tivos in the past to keep them running when the power goes out. I have one installed fir my Directv server since it takes 15 mins for it to reboot if it looses power.
In my old neighborhood power outages were sometimes weekly and often more frequently. Sometimes there'd be two or three within a few minutes. Eventually, the power lines were upgraded to meet the demands of a rapidly growing community but it took a few years.There was definitely one here in 2021 that I remember, but that's a good point that it's generally safe. Still, I want to take no chances with this. Not only is it to protect a bulb projector, but one with a very bright and hot bulb, so I would be worried about it not getting the proper cooldown time. I dont want to risk a bulb explosion because that sounds like a huge hassle to clean up.
A friend on the forum never had any problems ever, then lightning strike and it killed the PSU in his projector. He was lucky that it was able to be fixed but still. The cost of the gear being protected relative to the cost of something like this to protect it I think is worth it in this case.
I bought the Tripplite HTRL15UPS in 2004 when I got my second projector (Sharp XVZ12000). So glad I did. First power outage during projector use the Tripplite kicked in and allowed me time to shut down the projector properly. I probably don't need a UPS for my current Epson because the shutdown/cool down cycle doesn't require the fan to run for several minutes. But I still have the Tripplite in the system. My unit is discontinued but Tripplite has others that will fit the bill.
Yeah I don't know what that's called and I have one. Backup power supply I guess. Oh UPS = Uninterruptible Power Supply maybe? I have an APC unit my brother gifted me after I lost an expensive iMac to poor power surges we used to have here. If the power goes out, a battery inside the APC kicks in to keep stuff powered for a little while, and an audible alarm goes off.there is the one that lets the bulb cool down
Yeah I don't know what that's called and I have one. Backup power supply I guess. Oh UPS = Uninterruptible Power Supply maybe? I have an APC unit my brother gifted me after I lost an expensive iMac to poor power surges we used to have here. If the power goes out, a battery inside the APC kicks in to keep stuff powered for a little while, and an audible alarm goes off.there is the one that lets the bulb cool down
ugh some moderator please delete the duplicate post. Some kind of website glitch, seemed like it hadn't posted.
I have my Sony 40ES Projector plugged into a CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS System
I live in Florida...so power outages/brown outs are a reoccurring thing.
I live in Florida...so power outages/brown outs are a reoccurring thing.
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