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Another UPS question
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Re: Another UPS question
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by domwild (
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Here is my 2c worth:
Your UPS may not cold-start. Hook it up to mains, switch mains off, then it may start. From memory, switch DC on first, then mains.
UPS as inverter - you may have to add on an extra fan from a PC CPU or PSU to cool the heatsink where the FETs are sitting on as the UPSs are designed for only a short-time AC delivery.
If you are using batteries other then the common SLAs, which come with the UPS in a separate box, then remember, an SLA is being charged at a slightly lower terminal voltage. Something I found out by using large car batteries instead.
Good luck!
dom There is one thing money cannot buy: POVERTY!
Another UPS question
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