On Oct 8, 4:11 pm, "Pete C." wrote:
HeyBub wrote:

wrote:
Greetings,

I have two computers, one in the basement and one on the third floor,
which I would like to run off the same plug-in UPS (expensive, so I
don't want to purchase another one). There is already conduit going
up to the third floor. What do I need to properly (to-code) install a
UPS protected outlet on the third floor which shares the plug-in UPS
in the basement? Is there a code-compliant solution? Are you allowed
to plug a cord into a UPS which goes into a junction box, is spliced
to THHN, and then into the house wiring?

Thank you for your time,
William

PS: I am not asking for instructions on how to install an outlet. The
outlet that the UPS plugs into in the basement is already GFI
protected. There are enough spare cubic inches in the box to support
an additional device and wiring.

It will cost more to run another wire from the basement to the stars than
the $75 for a UPS.

I'm pretty sure copper prices aren't that high yet, but yes, while a
central UPS is nice, with today's UPS prices distributed UPSes are more
practical.


A new UPS for the third floor would cost $300-400, consume additional
electricity, and take up space. Then I would have to replace the
batteries in both of them every few years at an increased cost instead
of just the one. The upstairs UPS, replacement batteries, and power
consumption (including cooling power) would probably come to $750 or
more over its lifetime. If a 42U rack costs $1000 delivered then just
the space in the rack the new UPS would take up could be considered to
cost $100. The dual-UPS solution is NOT the most economical solution.