I just bought a UPS power suppy for the home computer and I dont see anywhere in the thin guide if I should power down the UPS after I use the computer or just leave it on all the time.
2007-02-02 10:12:15 · 9 answers · asked by n8nyu 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Thanks for advice. Only reason I asked is the thing kinda smells like burning electronics.
2007-02-02 10:38:19 · update #1
Leave it on all the time. Plug everything into it, plug it into the wall, turn it on, leave it alone.
2007-02-02 10:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the size of the UPS and how many devices are plugged into it you can get from half an hour to 12 hours out of it. It is primarily used to allow Sys admins to shutdown machines if a power cut occurs. This is to stop damage that can occur if a machine is simply turned off without formally being shutdown. It is not really meant to be used as a backup power supply for long as it takes some time to recharge, some sys admins leave it run for a a few hours if they know that the main electricity supply will only be off for an hour or 2. Some sound an alarm but most pop up warning messages on the sys admin's network monitor. depends on the model or the location of the server really, as sounding an alarm only for a remote server aint going to make much difference.
2016-05-24 06:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You just leave it on all the time. This way if a power surge comes your UPS will take the spike not your computer. The worst that could happen to the UPS is the battery goes bad from a surge but the computer could be fried so to speak and not start up.
2007-02-02 10:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by ScottB 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can leave it on all time. That way it is charging when you are not using the computer. And if you are not using power, the UPS just sits idle. There is no reason to power it off.
2007-02-02 10:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK to leave it plugged in all the time. Among other things, that's how it maintains the battery at full charge so that it will be ready if you do lose power.
2007-02-02 10:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by Navigator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it on, it will keep the battery charged and ready for any outcome of a power failure or surge. if you do power it down, disconnect everything from it so it will keep its charge when re-turning it on!
2007-02-02 10:17:10 · answer #6 · answered by markaz2kk 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Once the UPS is charged you don't need to leave it on all the time, just when you're working. The UPS batteries can last for min 4 days without recharging.
2007-02-02 10:16:47 · answer #7 · answered by agent-X 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it should be left on all the time, think of as a regular power socket, only with a battery and surge protection.
2007-02-02 10:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by blindboygrunt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just leave on all the time. thats what i do w/ mine and had it for years.
2007-02-02 10:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋