MOTM

An isolation transformer offers isolation from the AC line.  A UPS or
battery backup provides power for a short time after the power goes
go out.  They are two completely different things, neither of which
you need for MOTM.

I use Tripplite Isobars for general use.  I have them all over the
house.  They provide filtering and surge protection.  I also have two
Tripplite two LC-2400 20A line conditioners for studio use.

I have a UPS, but I don't use it since the computer I use at home is
a laptop.  It has a battery of its own, so it still works if the
power goes out, allowing me to save whatever I'm doing.


On 4/16/07, loopcycle put forth:
>To Paul (or anyone else):
>
>Can you comment on the differences between battery backup systems and
>isolation transformers?  I need a power device that will protect the
>modular.  Power-up surges may not be a problem...I have multiple power
>supplies that I turn on sequentially (manually).  Why would I use an
>isolation tranformer rather than a battery backup UPS?  If UPS, is a
>UPS with a sine wave output necessary or desirable?  Are there better
>UPSs for what I want to do?  Finally, can you recommend some makes (or
>models)?