But there are some really compelling reasons to use one, even if your power seems stable.

What’s a UPS?

A quick crash course for the unfamiliar.

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Anuninterruptable power supply (UPS)is like a surge protector on steroids.

It includes not only surge suppression but also a battery.

Why Use a UPS If the Power Seems Stable?

Without a UPS unit, if you asked me, “Does your neighborhood have any power issues?”

I would say no because true-blue power outages are infrequent here.

An actual lights-out power outage only occurs here maybe once every 5-10 years.

But after I installed my first UPS years ago, I noticed something.

Yet, those issues can still wreak havoc on your gear even if you don’t notice them.

Not sure where to start?

However you go about it, we can’t recommend getting one enough.