Mark Hull-Richter spake the following on 5/29/2007 11:32 AM: > On 5/29/07, Bob Chiodini <bob.chiodini at nasa.gov> wrote: >> >> Euroka, >> >> Generally, bigger is better. 1500 VA is certainly within the capability >> of a 15 AMP typical US wall outlet. >> > > Getting a little OT here, but how does one match up the VA ratings of > the UPSs (and battery backups) with the power supply wattage ratings? > The industry standard is roughly 60% of VA is the Watt rating of the UPS. So a 1000 VA UPS would be "near" 600 Watts. -- MailScanner is like deodorant... You hope everybody uses it, and you notice quickly if they don't!!!!