[RndTbl] Looking for a used rack mount UPS

[Adam Thompson]

You can get up to 1500VA off a regular 15A circuit with a regular NEMA
5-15 socket.  (e.g. APC SmartUPS 1500)  Above that is where you need the
20A or weirder sockets. 

One thing to watch out for with Cyberpower: they use proprietary battery
sizes.  Like, physical sizes.  Same chemistry, save voltages, same
mfgrs, etc. but like 8mm thinner or slightly squarer or ... etc.  Some
of the units designed to have replaceable batteries use normal sizes,
but some use proprietary sizes.  Just check the battery type/dimensions
- if you can - before purchasing.  Right now, my dad has 3 of their
smaller (~400VA) units and it's only $10 more to buy a new unit than it
is to replace the battery! 

-Adam 

On 2021-06-02 13:28, Sean Cody wrote:

> You will probably need a 20A circuit and plug for anything >1000VA. 
> 
> I have a small PDU I can't use because of that. 😊 
> 
> Don't discount cyberpower, the name is a bit strange but they make decent gear. 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Sean 
> 
> From: Roundtable <roundtable-bounces at muug.ca> On Behalf Of Wyatt Zacharias
> Sent: June 2, 2021 11:51 AM
> To: Continuation of Round Table discussion <roundtable at muug.ca>
> Subject: [RndTbl] Looking for a used rack mount UPS 
> 
> Hey everyone, I'm looking to buy a used rack mount UPS to replace a couple of standalone units I've got sitting on a shelf in my rack. Specifically I'm looking for one with expandable capacity to get extended run time for my network gear if there's a long power outage. Realistically I only need about 1000VA since I just run a couple single socket machines, but larger would be fine too. 
> 
> If you've got one let me know, I'll be happy to lug it out of your basement for you! 
> 
> -- 
> 
> Wyatt Zacharias
> 
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