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Question from Celina: I have a question about battery backup devices, Rick.
I went to Office Depot to buy a UPS for my iMac and the man I talked to said I needed to pay extra for one that provides “Pure Sine Wave” AC current.
He said the cheaper “Modified Sine Wave” models can damage my iMac because it was designed to only accept only a pure sine wave signal. Is that true? [Read more…]
Question from Anita K.: About 2 years ago I bought an old farmhouse that’s located way out in the country.
I love living here, but I have a serious problem that I hope you can help me find a solution for.
I get my water from a well, and every time the pump turns on my lights dim and other strange things happen.
I don’t know why but it’s causing my light bulbs to blow on a regular basis. I’ve also lost three TVs (all used if that makes a difference), several phone chargers, a wireless router and two computers.
Needless to say, I need to get this fixed as soon as possible. I called an electrician and they want $85 just to come out and check it.
I’m hoping you can tell me what I need to do. What do you think is causing it, and how can I fix it?
Rick’s answer: [Read more…]