Show Notes - Episode 124
SERIES: Lab Rats
EPISODE #: 124
RELEASE DATE: June 9, 2008
TITLE: Power Protection
RUN TIME: 26:36:17
HOSTS: Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers
STUDIO DIRECTOR: Maurice Cacho
EDITOR: Sean Carruthers
SOURCE: www.labrats.tv/episodes/ep124.html
NOTES:
- Power Strip = these do NOT have surge protection properties.
- Surge Protection Power Strip = protects your electronics from a spike in voltage power. For example, a lightning strike or power swell.
- Belkin Conceal Surge Protector = $50 US - Protects your electronics up to $100,000 with a Belkin Equipment Warranty.
- Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger = $25 US - Protects your electronics up to $75,000 with a Belkin Equipment Warranty.
- APC Power-Saving SurgeArrest = $35 US - Protects your electronics up to $50,000 with a APC Belkin Warranty.
- APC Back-UPS ES 750 VA = $100 US - Protects your electronics up to $75,000 with a APC Belkin Warranty.
- Uninterruptible Power Supply = or "UPS". A UPS switches to battery backup power when the power goes out. UPSers often come with software that can shut down your PC automatically if you're not there when the power fails. These can help with brownouts -- the voltage level will remain stable.
- VA = Volt Amperes. This measures the "apparent power" in an AC power circuit. Many UPSers also list a wattage rating. The relationship is a bit complex. For more information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volt-ampere. Remember, the higher the VA rating, the longer the runtime for your equipment.
- Surge = or "swell" occurs when the voltage rises to a higher level than normal. This can occur for several reasons, for example if you’re in a older structure the wiring could cause a surge in voltage that is traveling through the wiring to your electronics.
- Spike = is a very short but extreme over-voltage condition.
- Blackout = is a complete absence of power, especially when it lasts for a while.
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- Watch the 365 Days of Lab Rat at: http://www.tinyurl.com/2jp77e.
- Cyberwalker's Radio Show at http://www.cyberwalker.com/topic/49 .
- See Andy's guest appearances on the Lab with Leo at http://www.andywalker.com/labwithleo.html.
- Be sure to check out Andy's new DVD, Getting Started with Windows Vista, on sale now!
- Little Geeks Organization - Little Geeks is a philanthropic organization that collects, refurbishes and re-distributes donated home computers to children in need. Please give generously to the Little Geeks Foundation holiday fundraising campaign at http://www.tinyurl.com/3xb8dv.
- Technology Help Forums - click here.
- Become a Cyberwalker member and receive free newsletters at - click here.
- Check out - Andy's Books, the Windows Vista Help Desk is available now!
- Sean Carruthers Flickr Account at - GlobalHermit at Flickr.
CREDITS
Associate Producer:
Maurice Cacho
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Show Notes by Michael Britton
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