Keeping Computers (And People) Warm In Winter?

Grimwiz writes "Similar to a few of you, I have some of my computers on a UPS. However, the UK press have recently been warning that power supply interruptions are likely this winter and I've been pondering about upgrading my power protection from those few machines to include a few key house components. In particular, I need to ensure that the gas-powered (but electrically controlled) central heating stays working. I have reviewed a few solutions, including Solar / Photovoltaic or purchasing a generator but they seem to be hugely more expensive than my simple UPS solution, although they do provide a much longer lasting solution than running off batteries. (A battery solution becomes quite expensive if I require more than an hours backup.) My power requirements for a quiescent house is about 4amps @ 250V, and I'd like to survive at least 8 hours. What solutions do you recommend?"

Comments

I suggest

[Anonymous Coward]

A warm jacket.

Re:I suggest

[AliasTheRoot]

A light shirt would probably be good enough to combat the harsh British winter.

porn

[Anonymous Coward]

porn keeps me warm in the winter

Feh, Heat

[El Puerco Loco]

You can get used to the cold, just like anything else. Hypothermia is an absurd myth perpetuated by the heating and clothing companies to sell you their expensive and unnecessary products.

Re:Our gas supply

[scaaven]

Death is supposed to suck.

I've heard mixed reviews