Originally Posted by jimmie
So the take home message is--

You should have a surge protector for your laser printer, plugged into a different circuit than your computer. The computer should have a separate surge protector/battery back up or UPS to allow one to shut down safely in the event of power failure. And this battery in the UPS has an average life of 3 years.

Please correct me if I am wrong. Also, all kinds of brands and options are available as described above.

jimmie,

I would not get too hung up on the issue of separate circuits. If possible, fine, but should not be a problem to have them on the same circuit.

The two best names seem to be CyberPower and APC, Tripp Lite is good too.

Anything expensive or critical should be plugged into a surge protector or battery backup (UPS)

The larger the UPS, the higher the battery capacity, so the longer the run time when the power is off.

Simple enough?

Gene

Gene Nallin MD solo family practice with one PA Cumberland, Md