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Bob Englar
(@bob-englar)
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UPS Back up system

I am running 3 MKs3 printers and live in Florida. we have what we call power winks. Not a total shutoff but enough to stop the digital clocks and stop my printers. I run these printers 24/7 and don't mind if the power winks when I am awake. I just hit restart and the printer picks up where it left off. Not so when I am sleeping which is why I would like to ad a UPS system. Would appreciate anyone's help. P.S. Prusa was no help at all.

Posted : 10/11/2022 7:03 pm
FoxRun3D
(@foxrun3d)
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I have a bunch of these: https://amazon.com/gp/product/B073Q3BSPG . Happy with them. Mind you, I'm not an electrical engineer so I have no idea if they're over/under powered but they appear to do the job for a Mk3S and a Mini each.

Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- until all hell broke loose with the forum software...

Posted : 10/11/2022 7:18 pm
Boosted
(@boosted)
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RE: UPS Back up system

I use the one linked below. Works for two MK3S+ when the power "Winks" with no pauses. They keep rolling along. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP1500PFCLCD-Sinewave-Outlets-Mini-Tower/dp/B00429N19W/

Posted : 11/11/2022 7:02 am
A8HL60P516GW
(@a8hl60p516gw)
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RE: UPS Back up system

I think the MK3S+ power supply is 240W, so any UPS rated to cover 720W should cover 3 of them.  Check the specs for how long the UPS will back up at full load, but any spec'd 750W and up should be fine for 'winks'.

Posted : 14/11/2022 5:46 pm
aRGiRob
(@argirob)
Eminent Member
RE: UPS Back up system

I suggest you buy a "line interactive" UPS that performs well especially when there are power fluctuations; hope this helps

Posted : 15/11/2022 8:21 am
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