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RE: Wiring up a UPS 'ring main'?


  • Subject: RE: Wiring up a UPS 'ring main'?
  • From: "Paul Gale" <groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 17:15:56 -0000

Thanks - good idea. I'll have a search.

Would you wire it as a ring main or star wired?

Paul.



> -----Original Message-----
> From: ukha_d@xxxxxxx [mailto:ukha_d@xxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> Neil Fuller
> Sent: 18 January 2007 16:50
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Wiring up a UPS 'ring main'?
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> Paul
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> I can't see any reason why you shouldn't do this, provided you provide
> the circuit with appropriate protection and segregate and/or mark any
> outlets that they should be isolated at the UPS.
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> I would also advise getting some keyed sockets and plugs.
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> The plugs are available in various designs but the most popular I come
> across are modelled on a standard 13a design but with a round or T
> shaped earth pin.
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> Shout if you need a supplier.
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> Cheers
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> Neil
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> Paul Gale wrote:
> > I was thinking of wiring up a dedicated =91ring main=92 in my
loft
> conversion that=92s connected to a monster UPS, housed in node0.
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> > Is this advisable or are there potential problems with doing
this?
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> > I=92d just connect a couple of top-end PC=92s and a few
peripherals to =
it.
> The UPS protected outlets would be marked.
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> > Thoughts?
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