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Sam
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I know that it's fine to connect monitors to a UPS, but is it OK to also connect other low power devices like routers and NAS boxes using something like this:

IEC C14 plug > UK 13A Adapter Lead cable 1G WHITE 50cm

They are much cheaper than the leads from APC which basically do the same thing.

[Edited on 09-07-2012 by Sam]
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Yes it's fine.
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I don't see why not, a NAS will probably consume a lot less power than a monitor. My NAS has a section in it's control interface to monitor and configure a compatible UPS.
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Excellent, thanks guys.
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As ed says.. some NAS devices allow connection to the UPS for monitoring & can initiate a safe shutdown when running on UPS power. Much better off that way.
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tbh, your better of buying one of these and attaching it to a normal 4 gang socket.
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Or just plug a 4 gang socket into the original one?

You also get iec to normal plug Powerstrip things. More expensive though.
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Just get the male IEC ends, cut the plugs off the existing leads and use them!
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Doesn't work if its transformers for routers etc.
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I would put a c14 on the NAS box

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-Pin-Kettle-Male-IEC-DJ-Mains-Connector-C14-10A-Plug-/251048410124

[Edited on 09-07-2012 by Chris]
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What if it doesn't take a kettle lead?
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quote:
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Doesn't work if its transformers for routers etc.

True dat, didn't think about that
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Routers and NAS box have transformers so cutting the cable is out of the question.
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I was thinking enterprise not home use, we very same setup on a 25k telephone switch as the switch has a bs1363 on it.
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Do you often see cables getting cut up and ends stuck on them in enterprise?

 
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