Jacobson
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> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT: Testing APC units - probably a dumb question
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> Yes, they probably do need the batteries to even respond.
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> At least the few that I’ve used over the years, they
Wonder what would happen if you put a big cap in place of the batt.
From: Sterling Jacobson
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2015 1:27 PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: Testing APC units - probably a dumb question
Yes, they probably do need the batteries to even respond.
At least
On 11/2/15 12:19, Josh Luthman wrote:
You're thinking of the BackUPS units for desktops. Yes those suck.
The old old ones that had all metal cases were better. I still have a
handful of them in service. The plastic ones do suck.
~Seth
PM
To: af@afmug.com
Subject: [AFMUG] OT: Testing APC units - probably a dumb question
We have a bunch of surplus larger (2K plus) 110v APCs that we acquired without
batteries, part of a larger lot of "stuff".
Do they have to have batteries in them to even power on? First few we t
You're thinking of the BackUPS units for desktops. Yes those suck.
SmartUPS needs batteries to start and power on. Anything from roughly
2005+ you can unplug the batteries and put in new ones and it will continue
providing power to your gear.
Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340
Direct: 937-552-2
I hate UPS where open battery circuit == no power. It's extremely
common in desktop models though.
On 11/2/2015 2:49 PM, Josh Luthman wrote:
Most SmartUPS need batteries to switch on, yes.
Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340
Direct: 937-552-2343
1100 Wayne St
Suite 1337
Troy, OH 45373
On Mo
Most SmartUPS need batteries to switch on, yes.
Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340
Direct: 937-552-2343
1100 Wayne St
Suite 1337
Troy, OH 45373
On Mon, Nov 2, 2015 at 2:47 PM, Paul McCall wrote:
> We have a bunch of surplus larger (2K plus) 110v APCs that we acquired
> without batteries, part
We have a bunch of surplus larger (2K plus) 110v APCs that we acquired without
batteries, part of a larger lot of "stuff".
Do they have to have batteries in them to even power on? First few we tried
don't power up, and before I chase my tail or jump to conclusions, I figured I
would ask.
Pa
