RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-25 Thread Tedd Doda
On Thu, 24 May 2007 22:27:21 -0500, Paul Finch wrote: Lot of inefficiency when you have to chop up battery and convert it to 120 volts AC. I agree with you Paul, but more and more repeater sites are being fitted with computers (for IRLP), so using the UPS will allow you to power other equipment

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-25 Thread Mike Morris WA6ILQ
At 06:36 AM 05/25/07, you wrote: On Thu, 24 May 2007 22:27:21 -0500, Paul Finch wrote: Lot of inefficiency when you have to chop up battery and convert it to 120 volts AC. I agree with you Paul, but more and more repeater sites are being fitted with computers (for IRLP), so using the UPS will

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-25 Thread Paul Finch
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS At 06:36 AM 05/25/07, you wrote: On Thu, 24 May 2007 22:27:21 -0500, Paul Finch wrote: Lot of inefficiency when you have to chop up battery and convert it to 120 volts AC. I agree with you Paul, but more and more repeater sites are being fitted

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-25 Thread Steve McCarter
-Original Message- From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Morris WA6ILQ Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 12:39 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS At 06:36 AM 05/25/07, you wrote: On Thu, 24 May 2007 22:27:21 -0500

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-24 Thread Lee
Don and all, I work as a computer IT technician and have used older computer UPS supplies for a number of different applications. It's easy to hook up a couple of standard lead-acid batteries from Wal-Mart to these and gain extra run-time capacity than the original batteries provided. But

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-24 Thread TGundo 2003
I know this has been discussed before- If you go the route of a 12 battery system tied to the power supply- what is the best way to handle the 9.6v on a Micor repeater? Tom W9SRV Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don and all, I work as a computer IT technician and have used older

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-24 Thread Don KA9QJG
Tom I use a ASTRON RM 60M-BB (Battery Back Up} and a Optima Battery on My 440 Micor it switches Immediately when You get a Power Failure . You still use the same device that is used on the Micor for the 9.6, which in my case is a Little Regulator Board I do have a Panel mount Bird

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-24 Thread Paul Finch
@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Schafer Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 8:30 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS The problem is… Using a battery on a power supply is that unless you run the power supply output at around 13.3 to 13.6

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-24 Thread Gary Schafer
of a volt does make a big difference in battery maintenance. 73 Gary K4FMX _ From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don KA9QJG Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:25 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-24 Thread Barry C'
] Reply-To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 20:30:08 -0500 The problem is. Using a battery on a power supply is that unless you run the power supply output at around 13.3 to 13.6 volts you

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS

2007-05-24 Thread Paul Finch
@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS I am surprised no one has suggested the simple answer with a ups , find one that does the job and fit a huge external battery , I have a 2kw unit here with storage which will run for days (140 kg of cells), used ups and used traction

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS (Northern California Give away)

2007-05-23 Thread skipp025
As part of my ongoing 12 step program at Junk Enders... I have free to anyone willing to pick them up in Northern California... Some very nice commerical UPS units. These units are about ths size and shape of an old xt computer. Complete with front panel flouresent displays and status

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS (Northern California Give away)

2007-05-23 Thread Don Kupferschmidt
think that's more information than I need to know at this point in time . . . . Don, KD9PT - Original Message - From: skipp025 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 12:35 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS (Northern California Give away

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS (Northern California Give away)

2007-05-23 Thread skipp025
@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 12:35 PM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS (Northern California Give away) As part of my ongoing 12 step program at Junk Enders... I have free to anyone willing to pick them up in Northern California... Some very nice commerical UPS units

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS 4sale

2005-01-22 Thread Tedd Doda
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 10:38:37 -0500, Q wrote: However,lightning wasnt so kind. Anyone have a surplus UPS FS? Sure, how much do you want to spend :) I have one surplus to my needs: A) Alpha UPS 2200 complete with 4 NEW 33AH gell cells -laughs at loads below 1.5 KW -instant start - think of it

[Repeater-Builder] Re: UPS 4sale

2005-01-22 Thread Tedd Doda
On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 10:38:37 -0500, Q wrote: However,lightning wasnt so kind. Anyone have a surplus UPS FS? Sure, how much do you want to spend :) I have one surplus to my needs: A) Alpha UPS 2200 complete with 4 NEW 33AH gell cells -laughs at loads below 1.5 KW -instant start - think of it