EATON vs APC UPS

TheGleaner · Feb 13, 2016

Ok so i was looking at UPSs for my computers, routers, modems,etc. and i think i have narrowed it down to two of them but am stuck with some conflicting info.

EATON Powerware 9130 Series PW9130L3000T-XL 3000 VA 2700 Watts 5 Outlets Tower UPS

and

APC SUA3000xl 3000 VA 2700 Watts (9) NEMA 5-15R (2) NEMA 5-20R Outlets Smart-UPS XL 3000VA 120V Tower/Rack Convertible

One site says they both have built in surge protectors, another doesnt, along with their software, which confuses me a little, but in the end, which one should i get?

kanewolf · Feb 13, 2016

Both of those units have an L5-30 input connector. That would be unusual for house wiring. Were you going to put in dedicated power?

TheGleaner · Feb 13, 2016

well i could easily get the connections in ether my house or my shop as i have already done

kanewolf · Feb 13, 2016

TheGleaner :

That is fine. Many users wouldn't know an L5-30 twist lock if it bit them. I just wanted to be sure you understood that these UPS units won't plug into standard wall outlets.

TheGleaner · Feb 13, 2016

We also get random blackouts that last from 1 minute to 2 weeks, thats why I'm asking about surge protectors, as those don't exactly help my computers

kanewolf · Feb 13, 2016

The best choice for a UPS is a double conversion unit. That unit always converts power to DC and then back to AC. The output is constant independent of the input. The APC Smart-UPS Online models are double conversion. I have been buying the SURTA1500 units on E-Bay and putting new batteries in them if required. They are $800 units that can be had for <$200 on a good day.

TheGleaner · Feb 13, 2016

but wouldnt all upss have to be that way?

kanewolf · Feb 14, 2016

TheGleaner :

No. Many UPS allow line voltage to power the load for the majority of the time and only switch battery on when it senses a problem with the input voltage. You need to look at the specifications.

TheGleaner · Feb 14, 2016

Ah I see now... They both are.

TheGleaner · Feb 14, 2016

Also what does "online, Double conversion" mean?

kanewolf · Feb 14, 2016

It is just what I was describing. The output AC is ALWAYS created internally from DC voltage. Line voltage is not passed through, unless you put the UPS into bypass.

TheGleaner · Feb 14, 2016

ah so im still stuck...eaton vs apc...

kanewolf · Feb 14, 2016

TheGleaner :

It probably makes very little difference. How many outlets do you need? The APC has quite a few more.

TheGleaner · Feb 14, 2016

cant you plug in a power strip? and do you have to purchase a network card for said apc?

kanewolf · Feb 15, 2016

TheGleaner :

I use a power strip with my UPSs. I don't know of any reason you can't.

TheGleaner · Feb 15, 2016

so then outlets dont really matter...whats both companies' history with customer service?

kanewolf · Feb 16, 2016

I have purchased commercial products from both. APC battery cartridges are easy to find. I don't know how EATON does their batteries. Figure on replacement batteries in 3 to 5 years.

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