Are you using an ups battery backup & surge protector? This is absolutely essential IMO.
We are rural and do get frequent power outages but even more dangerous is sudden low-voltage or power surges you may not even notice in the home but can be deadly to a node.
Was just looking at those on Amazon. Will be ordering one.
I learned that lesson myself the hard way!
Buy the best one you can afford. No need to overdo it but find a decent one. APC is the the brand I have and has been rock solid since purchase. Got it off Amazon, they make several sizes and models.
How do i know what size to get?
They are usually rated in W and VA.
Watts is the power capacity, you just need enough for your node (probably not much, check the specs) and whatever else you plan to plug in (such as modem etc). Add everything up and ensure some % of overage.
VA is the size of the battery. The higher VA the longer it will last in case of a power outage. If you’re just looking mostly for protection against over/under current a smaller size is fine. That will protect the hardware and allow you enough time to safely shutdown. If you want it to run for a few hours to stay online in case of extended outage, consider a higher VA rating.
Thanks for that info😊
