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Default How to clean up mains power?

In comp.dcom.lans.ethernet w_tom wrote in part:
On Aug 12, 9:21 am, Robert Redelmeier wrote:
You overstate your case. Both "Standby" and "power conditioning"
UPSes are readily abailable in the smaller sizes:


So where is the double conversion UPS selling for $85?


Well, USENET normally frowns on any sort of commercial postings,
but since you asked, you might try:

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/2962265

but I make no promises. The stepped ouput sine-approx would appear
to be your "double-conversion". You may have different preferred
vendors.

Simpler solutions first identify a problem rather than throwing a


This applies when diagnostics are easy and cheap. As they might
be for you or me. The undersized neutral is easy to check with
a DVOM: just measure AC from neutral to ground. Anything more
than a volt or two means trouble. Much easier than disturbing
connections (which usually makes problems disappear).

However, for someone less experienced, part swapping (or sequential
reboots as I suggested) may be more cost-effective than hiring
rather pricey electricians. The OP is at least on the right
track by asking for help. I see my responsibility is to tailor
my advice. Not always repond with what I'd do, or some sort of
"ideal" solution.

-- Robert