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    UPS Backup Power

    Has anyone tried using a UPS battery backup with a linux receiver ?

    Could it help stablilise my internet connection ?

    I have dodgy electrics / internet and was wondering if this could help with these brief interuptions ?

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    funny u say that my brother in law is looking to get a UPS to use with his solo

    as his electrics is funny too and keeps shutting down the box

    if he gets one i will report back

    if you get one can you report back
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    ok, i think i'm gonna try one but would be interested in your feedback too.

    Thx.

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    I have ups here, surporting my router, and my VU, and tv works without any issue, other than an annoying alarm if the power fails
    it runs for up to 30 minutes+
    Units; VU+Ultimo/duo/DM800/7020HD/tm9100
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    I think finntanl (or name that looks similar) got a ups to help with his dodgy electrics. Hopefully he can add some feedback when he's online, but there is the topic he created somewhere on the forum...

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    this is the unit i put in thanks to the advise from pooface and it works perfectly
    h**p://cgi.ebay.ie/APC-Back-UPS-ES-700VA-230V-BATTERY-BACK-UP-SURGE-/330596640482?pt=UK_ConsumerElectronics_PowerAdapto rs_SM&hash=item4cf91866e2#ht_500wt_1156

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