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Automatic Transfer Switch PDU in The Homelab - Does it make sense?

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Automatic Transfer Switch PDU in The Homelab - Does it make sense?

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TL;DR? No. Back in February of 2024 I found a great deal on an APC AP7753 ATS PDU. These PDU's take 2 power inputs, and can switch between them like a UPS switches between grid and battery. Its a really cool device and I had high hopes it would

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Why don’t you connect the ups after the ats? Works great for me (offgrid solar x grid power)
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  The point seems to be able to handle a UPS failure

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