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nickcacci
Sun, Mar 28, 2004 1:36 PM

I recently blew the power supply in my desk top computer.  I was told that it
was probably because I had been operating it through my inverter (Heart
Freedom 20 modified sine wave).  I replaced the power supply and added a UPS
battery back up.  I was told that the UPS would insure a safe current to the
power supply.  Only problem. the UPS does not work on the modified sine wave
of the inverter.  Anyone have this problem?  Any solutions?

Nick

I recently blew the power supply in my desk top computer. I was told that it was probably because I had been operating it through my inverter (Heart Freedom 20 modified sine wave). I replaced the power supply and added a UPS battery back up. I was told that the UPS would insure a safe current to the power supply. Only problem. the UPS does not work on the modified sine wave of the inverter. Anyone have this problem? Any solutions? Nick
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Bob Lowe
Sun, Mar 28, 2004 1:58 PM

You could put in a 12 VDC (assuming you have a 12 VDC system) power supply
bypassing the inverter and UPS altogether.  Adding the UPS means you
effectively have two inverters, one feeding the other.  I don't know what
the UPS might be doing to change the power configuration, it is simply a
small inverter with a transfer switch and a battery meant to provide a few
minutes to power down in the event of a power outage.

Good luck,

Bob Lowe
www.MV-Dreamer.com
www.CruisingAndMaintainingYourBoat.com


I recently blew the power supply in my desk top computer.  I was told that
it
was probably because I had been operating it through my inverter (Heart
Freedom 20 modified sine wave).  I replaced the power supply and added a UPS
battery back up.  I was told that the UPS would insure a safe current to the
power supply.  Only problem. the UPS does not work on the modified sine wave
of the inverter.  Anyone have this problem?  Any solutions?

Nick


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You could put in a 12 VDC (assuming you have a 12 VDC system) power supply bypassing the inverter and UPS altogether. Adding the UPS means you effectively have two inverters, one feeding the other. I don't know what the UPS might be doing to change the power configuration, it is simply a small inverter with a transfer switch and a battery meant to provide a few minutes to power down in the event of a power outage. Good luck, Bob Lowe www.MV-Dreamer.com www.CruisingAndMaintainingYourBoat.com ********************************** I recently blew the power supply in my desk top computer. I was told that it was probably because I had been operating it through my inverter (Heart Freedom 20 modified sine wave). I replaced the power supply and added a UPS battery back up. I was told that the UPS would insure a safe current to the power supply. Only problem. the UPS does not work on the modified sine wave of the inverter. Anyone have this problem? Any solutions? Nick --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.602 / Virus Database: 383 - Release Date: 3/1/2004
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David
Mon, Mar 29, 2004 12:30 AM

[mailto:trawler-world-list-bounces@lists.samurai.com]On Behalf Of
nickcacci
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:37 AM
To: trawler-world-list@lists.samurai.com
Subject: TWL: Desk top computer

I recently blew the power supply in my desk top computer.  I was told that

it

was probably because I had been operating it through my inverter

My computer business replaces a few power supplies a week. They break. It
has nothing to do with the inverter.

Smooch
Worton Creek MD

>[mailto:trawler-world-list-bounces@lists.samurai.com]On Behalf Of >nickcacci >Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 8:37 AM >To: trawler-world-list@lists.samurai.com >Subject: TWL: Desk top computer >I recently blew the power supply in my desk top computer. I was told that it >was probably because I had been operating it through my inverter My computer business replaces a few power supplies a week. They break. It has nothing to do with the inverter. Smooch Worton Creek MD