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HopeHoops

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8. An APC 1300VA unit runs about $180 and a 1500VA runs $200. Get the larger one.

Reply to WCGreen (Original post)

Tue Oct 30, 2012, 11:15 AM

Oct 2012

One of my nieces (in Delaware) requires a feeding tube device and light to measure her drugs (parents have to do it). The UPS for their computer was only a 350VA unit, but it got them through a few hours of blackout.

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Last night was a perfect example of how compromised my health truly is… [View all] WCGreen Oct 2012 OP

Get an UPS for your machine. hobbit709 Oct 2012 #1

We were talking about that this morning... WCGreen Oct 2012 #2

I did wonder how the storm was affecting you... CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2012 #3

My best to you madokie Oct 2012 #4

Whew! I can't imagine what that felt like -- wondering, not knowing how long gateley Oct 2012 #5

I feel the anxiety WC.. kentuck Oct 2012 #6

Everything is fine today, thank you for asking... WCGreen Oct 2012 #7

That may be a good investment. kentuck Oct 2012 #15

An APC 1300VA unit runs about $180 and a 1500VA runs $200. Get the larger one. HopeHoops Oct 2012 #8

I will look into that... WCGreen Oct 2012 #9

Tell her to go with the 1500 then! HopeHoops Oct 2012 #14

I would definitely get the generator susanr516 Oct 2012 #10

One other thought gvstn Oct 2012 #11

I have tanks but they don't want you to have all that many. WCGreen Oct 2012 #13

Thank you for sharing your personal experience. slackmaster Oct 2012 #12

Glad to know you're okay! Jazzgirl Oct 2012 #16

Yep, she is loaded.... WCGreen Oct 2012 #17