But I was ahead of the curve...
Power Outages when Working from Home
Working from home has been my reality since February 2020,
and it's mostly been a smooth experience. However, multiple power outages on
the same day (Because: Texas) has presented unique challenges.
Despite having a whole house battery backup, (from Base Power - https://lnkd.in/en9sfzXf)
certain devices still reboot or restart, impacting productivity and workflow.
Disruption for Reboots
When the power blinks, multiple devices need time to restart and reconnect,
causing delays that disrupt my work. The primary culprits are the Arris modem,
Netgear router, Amazon digital assistants, digital clocks, and Trane smart
thermostats. The frustration of waiting several minutes for connectivity to
come back online can be substantial, especially in the middle of an important
video conference or when meeting tight deadlines.
To mitigate these issues, I added a CyberPower Uninterruptible Power Supply
(UPS) to my home office setup (available from Amazon). A UPS provides immediate power from its battery
- bridging the (300ms) gap between the outage and the BASE Power backup coming
online - ensuring that my essential devices remain online during short outages
or power fluctuations.
This small investment should enhance my work-from-home experience, maintaining
a stable and continuous workflow without worrying about power instability.
Now... patiently wait for another storm to give it a test.
1/15/2025 Update
BASE Power joined Hutto Chamber of Commerce.
LinkedIn Links: BasePower Hutto Chamber of Commerce