Not Using a UPS is a Huge Mistake
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Күн бұрынIt's easy to forget the power of a power supply in your setup. This video dives into a mistake I was making for a long time- not using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), which can absolutely be a lifesaver for you and your computer and streaming gear.
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Episode 262: An Important Piece of Gear That You’re Probably Ignoring
@DocRock 2 жыл бұрын
Mahalo Lil Brother for the shout. I geeked out loud in public when I saw that. Loved the UPS delivering your U.P.S. line. 😂🤣😂🤣 Here is a great article for those in the market. www.cyberpowersystems.com/blog/buying-guides/choosing-a-ups/
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks Doc!
@ChipBeforePC 2 жыл бұрын
@Tom Buck I was shocked that you were not fully aware of what has become an ubiquitous device today... Or maybe it was just an electrifying performance... I bought my first UPS (APC) while I was stationed at Wheeler AFB, Oahu, HI and living on the North Shore a few months after Hurricane Iwa went through because the power was still so bad... Interest piece of trivia... US Navy needed to bring in a nuclear powered submarine to give the power plant on Kauai a jump start after they completed all the repairs... Shocking but true!! @Doc Rock I think you *might* be old enough to remember those events...
@TheFinalRevelation2 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck Please do a review on the samson mba48 mic boom arm. It is the longest boom arm in the market. Could be more practical than the rode PSA1
@FitLabb 2 жыл бұрын
Using a UPS for my video editing & streaming/Zoom meeting PC has been game changing! After losing hours of work in power outages, I finally picked one of these up & haven’t looked back since.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! I wish I hadn't waited so long to get one. I could've saved a lot of headaches!
@Jdogg4089 4 ай бұрын
I lose data because my PC keeps blue screening, I'm hoping if I switch operating systems that will fix it or something.
@TechAuditTV 2 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced you have access to my search history because I've literally been wondering if I should get one of these. Great video!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Just please don’t change your password 😬
@onlymyopiniontech 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I’ve been using one since about 1995. I guess I just assumed everyone was using one. I built a 12v DC version in 1975 because all my “stuff” ran on 12v DC. As I migrated to AC I added an AC UPS. I still use both but my 12v DC is charged with solar now. It’s pretty easy to build your own hybrid UPS that will run your system for a day or two if need be. Have a great day and be safe out there!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's such an important, foundational thing that people who have been using them for a long time do just assume that of course everyone else is using one.😁
@H76Pro 2 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for this video since the live stream 👍🏻👍🏻
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I ended up pushing it back a bit but it’s finally here!
@NathanHoang 2 жыл бұрын
I have been putting this one off for a few years now, and it's funny how we can easily justify spending $150 for an extra SSD or another light etc. and yet not investing that money into a UPS in which can protect EVERYTHING we own 😆 ..As soon as I watched this vid, ordered right away. Thanks for making me spend that buck, Tom.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I had exactly the same thoughts! I put off this $100 UPS, but had no issue getting a camera/lens/light/etc.
@VastCNC 2 жыл бұрын
Love it. Next level dad jokes in this one
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
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@Findyourtriib 2 жыл бұрын
Getting one! Thank you!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Glad this was helpful! Good luck!
@yourfriendrich6345 2 жыл бұрын
Surprisingly, I never knew about these devices either! I think I'm inspired to get one for my setup as well as the home wifi in the event of a short power outage. Great video!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Totally worth it! This one has already been a lifesaver, and I have another one coming today for all of our wifi/network gear.
@Youknowthebo 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. I already watched a bunch of your videos. But now seeing you listen to the Interruptors as well: subscribed 😂 Thanks for the great video. Will get an usp in the future for my remote editing setup
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Can’t go wrong with The Interrupters!
@HeatherRamirez 2 жыл бұрын
THAT INTROOOO 🔥🔥
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Bebop 🐾
@MauriceBooij 2 жыл бұрын
Ooh! Loving the standing presentation!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's fun to try something a bit different.
@shiplabi4454 2 жыл бұрын
It’s very simple, you upload and I watch!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I like this. Please tell everyone else on KZfaq to do the same 😬
@ConsistentAsh 2 жыл бұрын
"It's the one they have at Costco" haha. 4 - 25 minutes is very specific, could see me racing around as if I was on the "4" minutes of the spectrum , but I can see totally how this could help! Would of loved for you to tell Heather to cut the power for fun in this case haha. Always awesome job Tom!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I think it's actually more than 25 minutes, but I figured that a video review is best to be conservative. I'd hate for someone to expect an hour and only get 20 minutes.
@RIMJAM 2 жыл бұрын
Yup...the week you post this video is the same week I experience a power flicker during a video render...🤬 It's a sign. Thanks for bringing these to my attention!
@nickb9865 2 жыл бұрын
I went out and purchased 2 of them last month, which I'd been pushing off for at least 6 months. They're pricey, but worth every penny. One of mine was 1600 VA, and one of them was 650 VA. The larger one lasts me around 45 minutes with a gaming PC and a few other items connected. I haven't run a test of the smaller one just yet. Not even a week after buying it we had a short power outage while I was working on an important project, so it's definitely a life saver. As a side note to anyone that might see this, you can turn the beeping off on most devices. Which I personally wouldn't do until you know it's activated. As Tom mentioned, the beeping can let you know it's on when you're in another room.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got your setup sorted out! And like you said, the beeping is annoying but it's also important (so I think it's annoying on purpose 😁 )
@millermiake7139 7 ай бұрын
Thumbs up for the The Interrupters reference!
@tombuck 7 ай бұрын
Heck yes!
@DarkCornerStudios 2 жыл бұрын
Funny Tom... I am current - ly working on a video about my new UPS. I am going at it from a different angle...but FYI - please stop stealing my ideas...bahahaha
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Just be sure not to move my spy cameras and mics ok? I need new ideas.
@DarkCornerStudios 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck thought those blinking lights were weird
@mfluder15 2 жыл бұрын
A good ups system is a wise investment. Think of a ups system as a filter for the electricity going into your computer. It can remove all the bad stuff, like surges, spikes, noise, etc.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I like that! The filter analogy is great!
@beyond2809 2 жыл бұрын
Just saw the Interrupters a couple of months ago in concert. They're great!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Oh awesome! They've been on a huge tour for the past few months that I've been watching clips of 😁
@Gregar900 2 жыл бұрын
You've come a long way from being a student teacher, overseeing a bunch of 12th graders learn about Hamlet. Good to see
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Good times, good times.
@RogerAVHansen 2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting watching the final result when we also were a part of the making of the video 😊
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It was super fun to share the whole process. I think the video came out better because of it.
@bhuvanashwar2098 2 жыл бұрын
This guy's intros man. So good
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@BelofBabylon 2 жыл бұрын
Being late is ok, but not reaching your destination is not ok. Welcome to the club my friend... I'm from Iraq and have been using UPS for as long as I can remember thanks to power shortage in my country 🙄 ... I'm sure other countries use it ... but off course not the US folks 😒.. lol
@pineapplej7310 2 жыл бұрын
id reccomend getting something like a jackery or westinghouse mobile power station as well as a UPS, that way, you always have the ups plugged into your setup, but when the power goes out, you unplug the ups from the wall and plug it into the power station, that way you have Much more time to save/continue working. You can get power stations that are large enough to power things like heaters and lawn mowers even.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome idea, thanks for sharing! I've seen power stations like that, but don't know much about them myself.
@longliveclassicmusic 2 жыл бұрын
I got into UPS's when I got my Canon Pro-1000 because if the printer loses power, it will do a huge purge/maintenance cycle and waste a ton of ink! I think I saw it said somewhere that it purges as if it had been inactive for 1,000 hours… I bought the UPS with the printer, and it has never once lost power even though we have power surges extremely frequently where I live. The power was off for a few hours last week, and the UPS was able to still keep it from losing power since the printer when idle only pulls 4W of power!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear! I used the 1000 and the 4000 at my old job and you're right- if they lose power it's a total nightmare. And usually a lot of wasted ink/paper.
@shubinternet 2 жыл бұрын
WARNING!!! DO NOT EVER PLUG A LASER PRINTER INTO A UPS!!! You are likely to kill both devices very quickly if you do so. Inkjet printers are fine, but any kind of printer that fuses toner to a piece of paper is just begging for trouble.
@MSladekPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this reminder! We're coming up on windy season, and power occasionally goes out during the day. This would be a smart investment. FYI - I just counted, and there are (at least!) 15 items on/near my desk that require AC power. I may have a problem...
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
That's because you're a powerful guy!
@MSladekPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck You might be "on" to something there...
@ARUTECHALI 2 жыл бұрын
very good Tom love u 💛
@syamsularifinmohamadyunus8144 2 жыл бұрын
Great sharing
@DrSevTalksMoney 2 жыл бұрын
Cool intro. Another addition to my "to get" list. Not sure if I should thank you or not. $$$$ LOL.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
This is an important one!
@lstpersonalof 2 жыл бұрын
We Live in PR, and if you know anything about it is the new Power company there is, we got one way before that took action at august of 2020 when everything went virtual, i have that same unit and it could last an Hour with monitor, ATEM,Small Router & Switch, Desk light and two laptops; on June10th i was taking my second shot of covid it was at the same time there was the big power outage, i was there for almost Half an Hour and when i came back i home from it i still had battery to spare i turned my switcher and monitor off and; i still had Wifi at home and used it with my phone like almost an hour later power came back, so yeah definetly get one i totally recomend it
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you've got a system that's working well and reliably!
@chriskeddy1975 2 жыл бұрын
I recommend getting one with and LCD always. I have a few without LCD and they just beep and you need to know what the beep means. Which if you did not remember what the manual said you may be at a loss. Like new battery needed, power out, overloading UPS unit, power from the wall it bad are all different beeps.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! The LCD is a lifesaver.
@MORTONRICK 2 жыл бұрын
Good information and an important piece of equipment. However... I do a live stream for our HOA every month. Use my iMac Pro and eCamm. I set up in the clubhouse. If the power goes out, that means the clubhouse power went out (which I can't control). A battery backup will keep my computer going, but with no internet, my live stream is screwed anyway!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's tricky. Just yesterday I got a separate UPS for our network equipment to keep that up and running too, but if you're in a shared space like a clubhouse, it might be tougher. Maybe the HOA could buy a UPS for all of the public network equipment?
@PrestonJensen 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome info! I’m embarrassed to say I don’t use one of these! It would solve so many potential issues!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It really would! I wish I had done it sooner.
@Rivenworld 2 жыл бұрын
Always use a UPS, last thing I want is the PC going down during a render, sound advice, second only to a backup strategy...
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! Setting up a NAS is my next goal.
@asimgeekhan 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Tom, I'm already using two power conditioners to protect my setup. One power condition has switched per outlet which is what i plug my temporary on/off equipment connected to. i.e. Lights, studio monitors, mixing console. The other is a livewire conditioner that has my PC, router, printer, monitors, and audio interface. My question is, where would a UPS battery sit in the chain? would i plug the backup battery into the wall then plug my power conditioner into that? meanwhile leaving all my other connected outlets attached to the power conditioner?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I think "officially" they don't recommend connecting other strips/conditioners to the UPS, but if you do, the UPS should be the first thing connected to the wall. It essentially would eliminate the need for the conditioners since it also does the same.
@gblargg Жыл бұрын
I'd put the conditioner before the UPS unless you have a pure sine wave UPS. Normal UPS units generate a modified square wave, something a power conditioner would probably not like at all and might get damaged trying to clean up.
@shubinternet 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using UPS devices for about 30 years. I ran the DISA Testbed in the early 1990s and we were buying UPSes for our new network servers we were going to deploy in the basement of the Pentagon (and other sites). Also, don’t plug a surge protector into a UPS, or other surge protectors. Power strips are okay to chain, but no more than one or two in series. I recommend APC UPSes myself.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I just got an APC one for out network/wifi gear yesterday 👍
@philippschwenninger 2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for this video to drop having seen all of the making off from the filming to the title. Great to see the final result - I think it turned out really nice!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Philipp! I meant to publish it sooner, but a few other videos ended up feeling more "timely" so it got pushed back a few weeks.
@chriskeddy1975 2 жыл бұрын
I use a small one just for my internet cause like it can take a few minutes for the modem/router to reboot.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I just got a small one delivered today for that exact purpose 👍
@jalabi99 2 жыл бұрын
I got a APC BackUPS 1500 for home use the day after a lightning storm blew up a transformer in front of our school, and fried the power supply of every single PC in the computer lab.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Dang, that's terrifying. It only takes one quick thing like that to ruin everything.
@jalabi99 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck it was scary, we thought we were being attacked LOL But I learned the lesson immediately. None of my home equipment has ever been without a surge protected UPS attached to it since
@christimm6853 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the bit about UPS delivering the UPS. Did you know if FedEx and UPS ever merged,, they would become FedUPS :-) Thats a Tom Buck joke right there.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
I love it.
@mattwruff 2 жыл бұрын
Whoever suggested using the Aputure light on the thumbnail and intro is a genius! LOL ON a serious note UPS and BACKUP are the two most important things that are not fun or exciting but BOY will they bite you if you don't use them! NOTE be sure to plug the monitor into the battery or you can't do a shutdown as easily! FYI my UPS is bigger than yours...LOL Sorry, I'm paying you back for all those puns! Just curious how this video does because it's not something fun but OH SO IMPORTANT!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
That guy must have been a genius! 😉 My next step is to get a backup system going. So far this video has done better than expected, which makes me happy!
@shadowslayer7574 2 жыл бұрын
I keep getting a green screen and it stops if I I completely unplug and start it back up think this will help?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It’s tough to say, but a UPS definitely won’t hurt. There’s a change your green screen could be caused by irregular power current, so a UPS would make sure it stays consistent.
@arielalvarado9930 Ай бұрын
I have one of those, same brand of 1000 W, and when the electricity goes off the UPS also shuts off and I dont know why, being looking for info, but nothing yet
@tombuck Ай бұрын
That's strange- mine has held up and worked well so far! The only annoying thing is if I intentionally need to disconnect power for some reason and it doesn't stop beeping 😅
@gblargg Жыл бұрын
SSDs especially don't like losing power in the middle of things. Enterprise drives have capacitors to keep power during unexpected loss but a UPS is superior.
@DeanReynoldsMusic 2 жыл бұрын
UPS might delivery your UPD 😁😁
@KentheContentCoach 2 жыл бұрын
This is something I've been planning to get for months...I need to just do it. Thanks for the video, Tom! Great advice!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It’s worth just jumping in and going for it!
@MrBasically810 2 жыл бұрын
tom i have dozens of deskmats that i was going to sell online. Do you have a p.o box that i can send some to?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
We do have a PO box, but we're all set for desk mats. It's so kind of you, but they'd probably be better going to people who need them! 🙏
@Trusteft 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I actually laughed out loud with the UPS joke. No shame. Speaking of the device, I have a UPS, I bought back in 2019. Still boxed, new. No idea.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely time to open that thing up to see how well the UPS delivers! 😬
@Trusteft 2 жыл бұрын
@@tombuck I bought computer components in 2014, didn't actually built the computer to run till 2020. I bought a new monitor 4 months ago, it's still in its box sealed. Plus many more examples. I'm weird. If it is something I do for someone else, I do it ASAP. If it is something for me...I take my time.
@GOwBahddaym 2 жыл бұрын
Voltage regulation is the word you’re looking for…saves equipment from excess wear and tear
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!🙏
@Lavah 2 жыл бұрын
When do we get to see the mystery mic :D?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It was the Shure MV7X!
@mrfarts5176 11 ай бұрын
These things filter power?
@thefilmalliance 2 жыл бұрын
I thought you were going to say 4 to 25 hours haha
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
That would be rad! But the battery would probably be the size of a car 😁
@mr.bond2023 2 жыл бұрын
Can you daisy chain multiple rodecasters?
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Sort of, in a very wonky way. It works, but it's not super practical.
@ChrisAbad 2 жыл бұрын
Your puns alone were enough reason to subscribe! Love your channel!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris!
@AaronAbernethy 2 жыл бұрын
Another cool function of connecting your UPS to your Mac or PC via USB is that you can specify in the power management settings of your computer that it should shut itself down safely when the remaining power reaches 'X' amount. Great video, and it's reminded me that I really should replace my UPS that died - the only issue is getting one shipped to Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK - Amazon in particular won't send battery stuff here via air (which is a lot of stuff!). So I need to find a supplier that will ship surface mail.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Oof, I didn't realize the battery shipping issue. But thanks for the tip on power management! That's awesome.
@Rivenworld 2 жыл бұрын
A good one will give you around 30 minutes for a PC and screen, worth the investment.
@agroxk 2 жыл бұрын
I think I've seen a live stream about that thumbnail.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Yep! I did one a few weeks ago!
@fredklapetzky2698 2 жыл бұрын
Like all electronic equipment, the UPS also has a lifetime. All the manufacturers will recommend replacing them at different intervals. There was a comment already about doing a test and checking those batteries. Most of them will age and degrade by the 5 year mark if not sooner. These batteries are replaceable so you do not need to buy a new UPS each time. Excellent PSA for UPS delivered by UPS…
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It's good to know they're replaceable! Thanks for the addendum to the UPS PSA!
@shubinternet 2 жыл бұрын
Also keep in mind that surge protectors have a limited life span. Typically only a few years. The metal oxide varistors that do the real heavy lifting will silently age, and stop being able to clamp down on incoming surges. So, you want to replace those every couple of years or so.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Good tip! Electronics always scare me a bit. I had the power brick for a pair of speakers short out, melt and almost cause a fire a few years ago, so I'm paranoid.
@gblargg Жыл бұрын
Fortunately you can just get a new surge protector and put it before the UPS rather than having to replace the UPS.
@HasanNiz 2 жыл бұрын
Ever since getting an M1 Mac Mini I've been thinking about getting a UPS, this convinces me even more - I was wondering when this one will be posted after watching the stream!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
It's definitely worth it. There have been a lot of times when recording podcast interviews where I start panicking after 40+ minutes thinking, "If the power goes out I'm going to lose everything."
@raquelramirez3334 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I am a new subscriber and fellow KZfaqr! Here showing love & support 😀
@timbuckeridge 2 жыл бұрын
these jokes.... nice video!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks TB!
@JDGourley 2 жыл бұрын
A power strip (the one you cut away to and dropped) is not the same as a serge protector! (1:56)
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
That was just the crappiest looking one I could find for the sake of the video, not the actual surge protector I was using before.
@mad0214 2 жыл бұрын
It was really cool seeing your process for shooting the video and creating the thumbnail and seeing the finished product. I learned a lot from that. I’m considering purchasing one now so I’m not UPS all night losing sleep over the thought of a power surge.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Nice one 😁 I’m glad you liked the whole process!
@BobFarnham 2 жыл бұрын
I want one to power my wifi router too!
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, that's a great idea! we finally did that here a few weeks ago and it's great peace of mind.
@ChocolateTwistYoga 2 жыл бұрын
I was two winks from counting all the word play then I got hypnotized by the production and lost track 😵💫
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
The plan works.
@ROBOTRIX_eu 2 жыл бұрын
we c..
@honilisumi768 Жыл бұрын
I learned this the hard way😭😭😭 my gpu gone
@svenlakemeier 2 жыл бұрын
An important part is missing: check the UPS regularly. Batteries lose capacity over time, and like a never tested backup of data a never testet backup of power isn't helping much if it fails when it is needed. Setups also change, so never rely on the runtime you once measured - with a regular runtime test with the running setup you know the runtime and can replace the battery if needed.
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely important to make sure things are running in tip-top shape.
@jasonw6993 2 жыл бұрын
I'd recommend you put a zero surge unit before this. The surge protection within a UPS is not very good long term due to their use of MOV's.
@pand_6879 2 жыл бұрын
Second
@tombuck 2 жыл бұрын
Third!
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