Is it okay to plug a power-strip into a UPS?

Brian gnhlug at karas.net
Wed Jun 15 09:21:02 EDT 2005


Shouldn't be a problem at all, just don't exceed the VA (wattage) rating of
your UPS. 

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:gnhlug-discuss-admin at mail.gnhlug.org] On Behalf Of Larry Cook
> Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:13 AM
> To: GNHLUG
> Subject: Is it okay to plug a power-strip into a UPS?
> 
> I've got the APC 500 ES (which by the way is on sale at 
> Staple for $15 off and a $15 rebate for a final cost of 
> $29.99), but it only has three battery backup outlets.  I'm 
> using one for the computer and one for the monitor.  I'd also 
> like to put the router and DSL modem on there.  Any reason I 
> shouldn't use a power-strip to add these two devices to the 
> last remaining outlet?
> 
> Thanks,
> Larry
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