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jokeDR · 2010-01-06, 02:40 PM

I'm thinking of buying a couple of surge protectors or UPS' even though I'm not sure if I really believe in them. I would only be interested in what would be considered a good buy. Cheaper is better for this purchase.

Does anyone have suggestions on where I would find the best deals? online or local (Edmonton).

the APC's at the Source online seem to be cheaper than Costco online, but do not seem to be discounted at all.

57 · 2010-01-06, 02:57 PM

If you're not in a hurry, you simply need to watch for the various sales - BB, Source, FS, Dell, etc. It's quite common to be able to buy a UPS for roughly half price. Many of these places will also send you an e-mail if the price on an item falls to your range.

The digital deals forum here also typically shows one if it comes up for a good sale.

jokeDR · 2010-01-06, 03:50 PM

thanks as always 57

ScaryBob · 2010-01-06, 04:17 PM

The APC ES 650 at The Source is actually a pretty good deal. The other stores want more money for this unit which is "right sized" for a typical desktop PC and monitor. I've had a similar unit (older but same model and ratings) for several years and haven't had any issues with it. I've seen it on sale cheaper at FS but not recently since they raised their prices significantly since then.

mr weather · 2010-01-07, 09:00 AM

Dell is in the middle of their "deal days" and sometimes the hernia-inducing APC UPS goes on sale with free shipping.

It's the shipping cost that will kill you because of the weight of the unit.

Flummox · 2010-01-07, 09:10 AM

I've bought 4 or 5 refurbs from upsforless.com and not had a single problem. If you are toronto based you can pick up in markham instead of paying for shipping as well.

jokeDR · 2010-01-07, 05:24 PM

How about Whole Home Surge Protection ? One poster in a surge protector thread mentioned these can be bought for as little as $50 at home improvement stores (Loews)

so far the best I can find is $165 Eaton Cutler-Hammer at Home Depot.

http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...ll&recN=112046 4294964365&N=0&Ntk=P_PartNumber

mr weather · 2010-01-08, 09:04 AM

Whole-house protectors are a good first line of defence. They work well to protect things like your fridge, furnace or garage door opener. However you should still have additional, separate surge protection on sensitive electronics like computers, tv's, etc.

You'll also have to factor in the cost of an electrician because the device installs at the service panel. I'm personally not particularly confident poking around in there!

2010-01-06, 02:40 PM	#1
jokeDR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 605	UPS/surge protectors I'm thinking of buying a couple of surge protectors or UPS' even though I'm not sure if I really believe in them. I would only be interested in what would be considered a good buy. Cheaper is better for this purchase. Does anyone have suggestions on where I would find the best deals? online or local (Edmonton). the APC's at the Source online seem to be cheaper than Costco online, but do not seem to be discounted at all.

2010-01-06, 02:57 PM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,293	If you're not in a hurry, you simply need to watch for the various sales - BB, Source, FS, Dell, etc. It's quite common to be able to buy a UPS for roughly half price. Many of these places will also send you an e-mail if the price on an item falls to your range. The digital deals forum here also typically shows one if it comes up for a good sale. __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2010-01-06, 04:17 PM	#4
ScaryBob Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Dandelion City Posts: 7,133	The APC ES 650 at The Source is actually a pretty good deal. The other stores want more money for this unit which is "right sized" for a typical desktop PC and monitor. I've had a similar unit (older but same model and ratings) for several years and haven't had any issues with it. I've seen it on sale cheaper at FS but not recently since they raised their prices significantly since then. __________________ At 20 I had a good mind. At 40 I had money. At 60 I've lost my mind and my money. Oh, to be 20 again. --Scary

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2010-01-06, 03:50 PM	#3
jokeDR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 605	thanks as always 57

2010-01-07, 09:00 AM	#5
mr weather Veteran Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 1,950	Dell is in the middle of their "deal days" and sometimes the hernia-inducing APC UPS goes on sale with free shipping. It's the shipping cost that will kill you because of the weight of the unit.

2010-01-07, 09:10 AM	#6
Flummox Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 64	I've bought 4 or 5 refurbs from upsforless.com and not had a single problem. If you are toronto based you can pick up in markham instead of paying for shipping as well.

2010-01-07, 05:24 PM	#7
jokeDR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Milton Posts: 605	How about Whole Home Surge Protection ? One poster in a surge protector thread mentioned these can be bought for as little as $50 at home improvement stores (Loews) so far the best I can find is $165 Eaton Cutler-Hammer at Home Depot. http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/s...ll&recN=112046 4294964365&N=0&Ntk=P_PartNumber

2010-01-08, 09:04 AM	#8
mr weather Veteran Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 1,950	Whole-house protectors are a good first line of defence. They work well to protect things like your fridge, furnace or garage door opener. However you should still have additional, separate surge protection on sensitive electronics like computers, tv's, etc. You'll also have to factor in the cost of an electrician because the device installs at the service panel. I'm personally not particularly confident poking around in there!