Hello,
As I find possible helpful info I plan on sharing it with the board.
I called APC after modifying my battery bank to 48v.
The Rep informed me of a trade up program.
Looks like you can trade in your dead units, the more VA you trade the more credit. And Yes you can add them up. The rep said up to 40% off.
I have asked, and this does not apply to the refurb site.
Here is the link
http://buy.apc.com/commerce/storefronts/tradeups/tradein.asp?TeamID=58&EmpID=925&CountryCode
=us&StorefrontCode=apcetu&iSource=1&LanguageCode=en
Well I'm now on a 48v battery bank, blown up several DC Light bulbs, Ripped apart a smartUPS 1400 to see how it works, and Have no way of of using my energy even when my 403 starts spinning occasionaly, No 48v Inverter.
Spent most of the day Plasticing and Caulking the windows.
I do however have the "LAB", a Very messy work bench, on its own power, better than most.
Alls Well.