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Uninterruptible Power Supply

DaikunDaikun
edited July 2016 in Technology
My UPS died on me recently and I need to get a backup. Does anyone have suggestions on which ones to get? What specs should I look for?

EDIT: I'm thinking of getting something suitable for a computer with an 850W power supply.
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  • AprecheApreche
    Get a new battery for the UPS you have already. I can't imagine the actual UPS is dead.
  • CremlianCremlian
    Yea usually those have trivally easy batteries to replace. I do it all the time at work.
  • Kate MonsterKate Monster
    Apreche said:

    Get a new battery for the UPS you have already. I can't imagine the actual UPS is dead.

    We had one die at work... when my boss accidentally spilled a mug of coffee on it while bending over in the equipment closet and asking me "What is this thing?" He did this just after I had installed it. It is so, so heavy and I had to reinstall the replacement the next day - while in a skirt and heels. FML.
  • RymRym
    They're just big old lead acid batteries.
  • DaikunDaikun
    Apreche said:

    Get a new battery for the UPS you have already. I can't imagine the actual UPS is dead.

    Tried that. It's dead.
  • Victor FrostVictor Frost
    Just get an APC unit appropriate for your draw.
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