and batteries i was referring to are for the solar panel.

Wat

On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
APC 1.5KVA for Server

SUA1500I        APC Smart-UPS 1500VA USB & Serial 230V  38,000/=        Ex-stock

If holding server alone your assured several hours.

Alvin


On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 2:14 PM, Watchman <skunkingrahim@gmail.com> wrote:
> Invest in a solar panel and get battery packs to run your PC / Laptop. Keep
> it going 24 / 7 and keep buying more batteries! Invest in a 1KV UPS and A
> few spike protectors.
>
> Your pc will run for sure.
>
> Watchman.
>
> On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Frankline Chitwa <frank.chitwa@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>>
>> You know people will always talk. However, I saw an inspiring story
>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/11/11/diy_zero_energy_home_server/ there.
>> Despite everythin notice that the guy is running on laptops.
>>
>> Do your stuff man, at least you are trying to solve an issue in your life
>> instead of blaming kenya power all the time. If many people did this, we
>> will help stabilize the energy market bringing power costs down!
>>
>> Do your stuff, learn from it, share.....
>>
>> On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 11:29 AM, Job Muriuki <muriukin@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thats a much more informed opinion from someonoe who has done it.
>>>
>>> @ Aki. What haven't you tried out?
>>>
>>> On 06/12/2010, aki <aki275@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> > @Job, just read this thread and a few minutes to spare. I've setup
>>> > laptops
>>> > to be used as servers numerous times due to power issues. Basic guide
>>> > is to
>>> > use the "desktop edition" specs for laptops i.e  4 processor, 4GB RAM
>>> > etc.
>>> > Disable bluetooth, Wifi, and all other un-necessary stuff to reduce
>>> > system
>>> > resources. Default the VGA driver to a simple display settings. Ensure
>>> > that
>>> > the enviroment is not dusty and enable power settings to optimise power
>>> > while close the screen. The laptop should be of business specs and high
>>> > up
>>> > on the performance scale. You may have a problem if the network card
>>> > will
>>> > not switch to 1GBit Ethernet, so check that out too and disable any
>>> > power
>>> > mode settings for the card. Its a balance between what a server should
>>> > do
>>> > but cant because of external limitations. HTHs.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Job Muriuki <muriukin@gmail.com>
>>> > wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> @ okechukwu,
>>> >>
>>> >> I didn't say the laptop will work better that a server and I
>>> >> have looked for affordable power backup options to last
>>> >> at least 8 hrsand they are all beyond what I can afford
>>> >> so if you have a workable solution let it out.
>>> >>
>>> >> Regards,
>>> >> Job Njogu Muriuki,
>>> >>
>>> >> Phone: (+254) - 772333075 | 736333075
>>> >> Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob
>>> >>
>>> >> Address: 42665 00100 Nrb
>>> >>
>>> >
>>>
>>> --
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>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Job Njogu Muriuki,
>>>
>>> Phone: (+254) - 772333075 | 736333075
>>> Skype: heviejob | Yahoo: heviejob
>>>
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