On Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:53:20 -0500, LouB wrote:

Kyle wrote:
When it comes to protecting major electronics like tee-vees, stereos
or home theater systems, and personal computers, what are the benefits
and drawbacks of using a power conditioner versus a battery back-up
unit?

I mean, beside the obvious, that a battery back-up allows you to shut
things down properly rather than having the power cut-off suddenly. I
know that's not good to do to a PC, but how bad is that for other
household electronics?

And what about a major appliance like a refrigerator? Should that have
some sort of protection on it, or can its motor handle the sort of
spikes and drops electric providers seem to send down the line with
some regularity?

First question is where do you live?
Second is do you have power problems now?

Lou
If he doesn't now, he will have. You can count on it.