The primary advantages of a home-based uninterruptible power supply are apparent and dramatic. For one, it offers immediate protection against outages: with a UPS in place your television, computer and other electronics can remain functional for a few minutes after the lights go out, eliminating all sorts of potential problems. Second, regulation of voltage is ideal for computers too. Rather than experiencing damaging ups and downs in current, your devices will also be protected as a result their life expectancy is extended. What's more, a stable voltage supply eliminates damage to the disk drive and CPU which occurs when these stop suddenly. This is particularly important for those doing word processing or spreadsheets since data loss can happen at any time during a power cut without warning. Finally, comfort at home where one knows that their kitchen appliances are not likely going to be endangered by any power surges is a prize for which there is no substitute. By using a UPS at home, you are not only insuring a back up for your electricity supply, but also insuring that the future health of your beloved equipment and normal work or play remains unaffected.