Stabilizer or UPS for LED TV?

[jain1980]

I got a LG 42" LW5700 LED TV recently and would like to make it safe from power fluctuations. I have a microtek inverter (non sinewave) already running.

What is recommended? A stabilizer or a 600 VA UPS? Will a stabilizer work with an inverter already running?

Looking forward to your valuable suggestions.

 

[Tracer29]

If you have an inverter you would not be needing the stabilizer.In case you want to be doubly sure you can use a power surge to connect the TV from your UPS mains.

 

[jain1980]

If you have an inverter you would not be needing the stabilizer.In case you want to be doubly sure you can use a power surge to connect the TV from your UPS mains.

But since the inverter is not sinewave, I am worried it might fry the TV or damage the sensitive electronics of the LED TV. I have encountered this twice with my CRT before this and that's the reason I don't want the inverter power to enter the TV on any cost.

 

[avink]

I learnt my lesson hard way. my LCD's invertor board and the main board after some months, fell victims to the fluctuations. I have bought a Vgaurd digi100 now.. doesn't cost much (under 3k) for the peace of mind.

 

[baijuxavior]

I am using an ordinary 600VA UPS to power my LCD TV. You can buy a Vgurad digi series stabilizer for your use. A better option will be an online sinewave UPS but these are very expensive.

 

[jain1980]

I am using an ordinary 600VA UPS to power my LCD TV. You can buy a Vgurad digi series stabilizer for your use. A better option will be an online sinewave UPS but these are very expensive.

Will the Stabilizer work properly with the inverter also running in the same line? I know its a dumb question but I am a bit confused.:sad:

 

[stevieboy]

Hi Jain,

It should be ok. However the stabilizer won't protect against surges I think. Neither will the inverter since it only kicks in when power fails. So essentially you have no surge protection. Also isn't there a delay while the inverter kicks in? A good surge protector is essential.

Regards


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[jain1980]

Hi Jain,

It should be ok. However the stabilizer won't protect against surges I think. Neither will the inverter since it only kicks in when power fails. So essentially you have no surge protection. Also isn't there a delay while the inverter kicks in? A good surge protector is essential.

Regards

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So should I got with a normal 600 VA APC UPS as I believe it has a surge protector built in?

 

[stevieboy]

If it has surge protection it will help. Do figure out the watt or load of your components to see if the kva is enough. As far as I know most electronic components like to see a sine wave while a typical computer 600 va ups puts out a square wave. Do check this out.


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[echo77]

What about voltage cutoff systems which are usually used for A/Cs? Can these be used for the TV/HT system? These don't stabilize the output, but simply cut-off power beyond a range (usually 170V-255V).

 

[baijuxavior]

^^. Usually stabilizers come with Hi-Low cutoff and a UPS will switch over to battery mode. It is better to have a stabilizer rather than normal cut offs.