UPS for power regulation?

[gaf at blu.org (Jerry Feldman)]

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I agree with Seth. 
Make sure the computer power strip is not connected to the same circuit as 
some heavy equipment:
Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Furnace. 
Each of these creates a spike. 

A good surge suppressor can help to regulate the line voltage, not the 
cheap ones you can buy for $10.
Seth Gordon wrote:

> Short answer: If your parents actually have a power problem, then
> getting a UPS is unlikely to solve it.
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Jerry Feldman <gaf at blu.org>
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