[PLUG] Re: UPS failure/replacement

[David Rowe]

That sounds sketchy to me. I'm a do-it-yourselfer at heart, but I would
not home-roll a UPS system. APC makes an excellent 750w for ~$150.00.
I'm not concerned at all that the battery is proprietary. If it's made
right, it will last a few years. At least now they make them so you can
replace them easily. Four years ago, you would have had to take apart
the APC in order to exchange the battery. 

I would not recommend a do-it-yourself UPS unless you really hate your
hardware.  


:DRowe
:System Administrator   :Laika, Inc.  :drowe at laika.com



-----Original Message-----
From: plug_0 at robinson-west.com [mailto:plug_0 at robinson-west.com] 
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 9:42 AM
To: General Linux/UNIX discussion and help;civil and on-topic
Subject: Re: [PLUG] Re: UPS failure/replacement

Why buy an APC unit if the batteries are proprietary?

Why not build your own off of standard car batteries that you can pick
up just about anywhere?

Does anyone know of a kit with all the needed circuitry pre done for a
do it yourself UPS?

     --  Michael C. Robinson

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