Re: why no powestrip to add outlets to a UPS?



On 2005-10-14, peter <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> UPS (backup power) warn against connecting powerstrips to the output to
> create more outlets. Why is that?
>
> My unit has two outputs only, one for monitor and one for PC. However, I
> would like to add my DSL modem to it as well since it draws very little
> power and makes a big difference in the "quality of life during brownout" --
> if the modem gets rebooted, I'd have to wait a few minutes to get back
> internet.

I expect connecting your DSL modem to the UPS using a powerboard would
cause no problems. something like a laser printer however would be a
different matter....

Bye.
Jasen
.



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