It's cheaper to use motorcycle batteries than to replace the Gel-Cell batteries
common in older UPS'. There's no reason that shouldn't work. I have an 800W
UPS that came with gel-cells, that now has motorcycle batteries in it. The
gel-cells cost $110 each, while the motorcycle batteries cost $36 each. It's
not hard figuring out which I prefer. Now, there may be some hazards ...
What kind of batteries are you trying to revive? I've got some old (1980) 6volt
and 12volt types I've kept around since they were new. These get recharged
about every two years, and seem to hold charge pretty well. Two of them are
6-volt GATES lead-acid cell types, with three pairs of cells in each one, while
the others are sealed lead acid types. Both seem to like the nominally 9-volt
2-amp charger I got with the latter.
Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Allain" <allain_at_panix.com>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 11:41 AM
Subject: Car batteries in the home?
> Hello World,
>
> 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?
> On a parallel track I'm trying to revive some old mid sized
> 6 &12V batteries, so the pointer would help.
>
> John A.
> No, 30 microvolts! --Dr. Beverly Crusher
>
>
Received on Sat Aug 18 2001 - 08:59:37 BST