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iMac surge protection

Everything I read indicates computers and storage equipment should be protected with a minimum surge capacity of 2,000 joules and recommend 3,000. I have an APC UPS that I use with my iMac assuming it provided adequate surge protection but it's specification indicates it provides 340 Joules. Does the UPS by its nature provide adequate surge protection?



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iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 26, 2023 2:32 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 6:35 PM

I recommend asking APC directly. They have been in the business of power management a long time .


https://www.apc.com/us/en/support/contact-us/


It will be useful to them to have the source(s) of this statement:


"Everything I read indicates computers and storage equipment should be protected with a minimum surge capacity of 2,000 joules and recommend 3,000....."

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Jan 26, 2023 6:35 PM in response to reidwithani

I recommend asking APC directly. They have been in the business of power management a long time .


https://www.apc.com/us/en/support/contact-us/


It will be useful to them to have the source(s) of this statement:


"Everything I read indicates computers and storage equipment should be protected with a minimum surge capacity of 2,000 joules and recommend 3,000....."

iMac surge protection

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