Sub $150 UPS for an RPTV?

[LikeABanshee]

Does anyone have any experience using a sub $150 UPS for just an RPTV. I am concerned about power losses causing premature fan wear/failure, but don't have the cash for some of the better HT UPS solutions.
I'm getting a 1080P Samsung DLP, and want it to last as long as possible.
Note that this UPS will likely be combined with a Tripp-lite surge suppressor/conditioner.

 

[jcPanny]

DLP power loss

From what I am familiar with with front projectors, losing power can cause premature BULB failure because the bulb is extremely hot and not getting appropriate cooling when the power lost.
An inexpensive UPS will prevent this, but might not have the power conditioning capabilities of a hight end model. Just match the UPS with the current draw (Wattage) of the TV and the amount of time you want it to keep running. You might be able to determine the appropriate time by turning off the power to the TV after a long viewing session and measuring how long the fan stays on.
APC, Triplite, and Belkin should all have several models available in your price range.

 

[WndrBr3d]

Be sure you get the exact power draw of the TV you're purchasing before you look into getting a UPS. No sense in buying a UPS if you're just going to trip it's internal breaker every time the power goes out.

We also discussed UPS' on home thater setups here

 

[LikeABanshee]

Thanks for the quick reply. Missed the Tripplite <a target='_blank' href='http://www.tripplite.com/products/product.cfm?productID=2802'>HT1500UPS</a> on their site - it is buried quite well. That is just what I am looking for, and a great price to boot.

 

[Spiffyfast]

that looks like it might do the trick, tripplite is very well regarded from alot of ppl here

 

[WndrBr3d]

Please please PLEASE be sure to check the power draw for your television before connecting it to the Tripp Lite UPS.

The HT1500UPS is only rated at 750VA (~450 watts), so if the draw while on battery power exceeds this, it WILL trip the UPS internal breaker and you'll lose power anyways.