UPS recommendations?

[agabriel at coe.neu.edu (Anthony J. Gabrielson)]

Hello,
	Yes, I know where to get the batteries.  I don't have the
information on me, as I am at work - but I do have the information at
home.
I will dig it up some time this week and email it to the group - in case
any one else needs new batteries.

Anthony

On Mon, 16 Aug 1999, Matthew Galster wrote:

> Any leads on where to buy replacement batteries for apc's?
> 
> MEG
> 
> > 
> > > > > >         Therefore, I'm going to go buy a UPS or two for my router and
> > > > > > desktop.  However, besides the knowledge that I really should buy one, I
> > > > > > know nothing else about them.
> > > > 
> > > > > Jerry Feldman wrote:
> > > > > No recommendations, but one word of caution. Check the power requirements
> > > > > for the UPS. You might find that it could be the straw that broke the
> > > > > camel's back.
> > > > 
> > > >         D'oh, I didn't think of that.  I'd imagine that the DC -> AC
> > > > conversion is going to suck a goodly amount of power.  Any idea how much
> > > > more power it'll take?
> > > 
> > > Most consumer grade UPS units are "standby" devices, where
> > > the batteries that power the DC/AC inverter are trickle
> > > charged from the AC line.  The extra drain is negligible.
> > > 
> > > If, however, you get a "full cycle" unit, where the UPS is
> > > constantly supplying power, the extra drain will depend on
> > > the VA rating of the unit.  Check the specs.
> > 
> > 	Okay, I get it.  
> > 
> > 	Anyways, it looks like I'm going to put down 150$ and get an APC
> > 500 series UPS.  Can anyone give a conclusive thumbs up or thumbs down to
> > this unit before I buy it?  (esp in terms of Linux compatibility)
> > 
> > -Seth
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