17 Aug
2001
17 Aug
'01
1:36 p.m.
Hi,
I'm trying to restock a large (900W) UPS with
batteries.
Anybody have a pointer to a good battery site?
Can car batteries be good for a UPS? Seems they are
for high Amps, short duration, Might they also be good
for general purpose?
Surly leisure batteries would be better?
Car batteries are designed to give approx 200A-500A (depending on
size) for a few seconds - leisure batteries are designed to give lower
currents for a more sustained duration (and have a higher capacity)
On a parallel track I'm trying to revive some
old mid sized
6 &12V batteries, so the pointer would help.
Lead Acid? Hrm. The problem lies in corrosion of the lead plates in the
cells. Not really sure your best plan of action - sorry.
-- Matt
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