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Old 16-07-2010, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by h0ughy View Post
Marcus,

get a computer UPS i have mine on it and if the power goes it will keep it going for a few minutes while you can shut everythng down. they are around 200 dollars worth every penny.
Thanks Dave - is that what you use?

I was actually thinking of a DIY online or dual conversion UPS. Just need a power supply connected to a deep cycle battery and an inverter). I already have a 300w sine wave inverter and I figure the battery (around 50Ah) and at least a 25A power supply would cost around $500. More expensive for sure but you don't have to stop your observing session if the power goes out AND you're always isolated from mains power.
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