UPS recommendations?

[Matthew Galster]

Any leads on where to buy replacement batteries for apc's?

MEG

> 
> > > > >         Therefore, I'm going to go buy a UPS or two for my router and
> > > > > desktop.  However, besides the knowledge that I really should buy one, I
> > > > > know nothing else about them.
> > > 
> > > > Jerry Feldman wrote:
> > > > No recommendations, but one word of caution. Check the power requirements
> > > > for the UPS. You might find that it could be the straw that broke the
> > > > camel's back.
> > > 
> > >         D'oh, I didn't think of that.  I'd imagine that the DC -> AC
> > > conversion is going to suck a goodly amount of power.  Any idea how much
> > > more power it'll take?
> > 
> > Most consumer grade UPS units are "standby" devices, where
> > the batteries that power the DC/AC inverter are trickle
> > charged from the AC line.  The extra drain is negligible.
> > 
> > If, however, you get a "full cycle" unit, where the UPS is
> > constantly supplying power, the extra drain will depend on
> > the VA rating of the unit.  Check the specs.
> 
> 	Okay, I get it.  
> 
> 	Anyways, it looks like I'm going to put down 150$ and get an APC
> 500 series UPS.  Can anyone give a conclusive thumbs up or thumbs down to
> this unit before I buy it?  (esp in terms of Linux compatibility)
> 
> -Seth
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