Buying a UPS

Also I've got a massive 1200w psu in my pc (all hooked up to the inverter with the TV) and it's not buzzing.? Why could this be? The inverter is a Mecer IVR-1400
 
User52 said:
Anyone here experiencing slight buzzing sound from their tv's ? Samsung in particular? Also could this damage it? I'm running a modified sine wave inverter or simulated sinewave as it says on the box.
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Modified sine wave inverters are rubbish. You need to get a pure sine wave inverter, especially for running sensitive electronic equipment like TV's and computers.
 
Nice battery. You can get a mecer inverter for about 1k and it's got the option to charge it 10 amps or 20amps
 
KOPITE said:
Ok, so i did some more tests....

So i bought a Mecer 700W 1200VA inverter from bidorbuy for about 1k with shipping inclusive. I hooked up my 160ah battery up with it and fully charge it. it had the option to charge it on 10amps or 20amps.

Hooked the tv, router, amazon fire tv and surround sound system on it and it lasted 1h45 minutes until the low battery started beeping.

I then tried the tv, router and amazon fire tv alone on it and it lasted more then 3 hours. i wanted to see how long it could go, but my daughter had to go to sleep. looks like the inverter setup is better then my 2000vac ups setup which i still have.

I can get 2x Silver Calcium Lead Acid batteries. are these batteries any good?
What abouth the Delkor 1150K 102ah batteries?

Anyone have experience with these batteries new or 2nd hand.
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So I bought X2 102ah calcium lead acid batteries, now I want to hook it up to my rct2000vac ups. Which cable is the best to use with it and where in cpt can I get them at a good price.

The guy I bought the batteries from said I should get those welding cables
 
KOPITE said:
So I bought X2 102ah calcium lead acid batteries, now I want to hook it up to my rct2000vac ups. Which cable is the best to use with it and where in cpt can I get them at a good price.

The guy I bought the batteries from said I should get those welding cables
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Check at the Car Audio places in your area. I'm sure 8 gauge amp cable will be sufficient.
 
rsifan said:
Check at the Car Audio places in your area. I'm sure 8 gauge amp cable will be sufficient.
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Ok, so I just bought 2 meter Alvin 1574-3 1000v 35.0mm2 cable for R160. Looking for the round connector and to crimp them
 
Okay, so I am busy connecting the 2 x 102ah battery's. Did you guys solder the thick cable straight onto the board or did you just solder it together with the current 10awg cables. Please let me know ASAP. I don't want to remove the current cables.

Also are those cables good enough to join with the thick cable. will they not get too hot.
 
KOPITE what charger are you using to charge those batteries though?
 
Surely that charges it at like 1A so it will take over 210 hours to charge those batteries?
 
Me I can help here. Used to Technical Forums. Not a place as comfortable as MBB. As a rookie...I can help if anyone is prepared to listen to me.

Say what ?. Test me.
 
And I had some things to say on the Collins (never loose your head thread..)

Too new for that. 12 Posts are worth buggerall. Yet.
 
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Back on Topic. If you read the whole link from the All Power link you will get the picture. I have burned my bum in the past by trying to mess with crappy battery chargers. I pulled a few Cyclon's through my butt in or around 2005...Military grade stuff no less..

10 Years later, I have finally learned that a good battery is only as good as it's charger. Treat a good battery(quality) with a proper charger that can throw all the Amps it can handle...and it will be OK. Don't mess around with a system that is was never designed to charge flattened batteries anyway...flattening them is fine....how the hell are you going get them up to speed again...

I mean this. I know I am new here and all that. Many people don't trust someone with 14 posts. Like a bull****ter trying to troll...

Meh, I don't really care. Just trying to help people to avoid my mistakes. Costly very expensive mistakes. And the 10 Year learning curve.

As a new person here at MBB..I believe I have a certain ethical responsibility to try and help those that try and help themselves...I hate it to see money thrown away due to ignorance.

That's all and God Bless.
 
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amongstthevotingfodder said:
Back on Topic. If you read the whole link from the All Power link you will get the picture. I have burned my bum in the past by trying to mess with crappy battery chargers. I pulled a few Cyclon's through my butt in or around 2005...Military grade stuff no less..

10 Years later, I have finally learned that a good battery is only as good as it's charger. Treat a good battery(quality) with a proper charger that can throw all the Amps it can handle...and it will be OK. Don't mess around with a system that is was never designed to charge flattened batteries anyway...flattening them is fine....how the hell are you going get them up to speed again...

I mean this. I know I am new here and all that. Many people don't trust someone with 14 posts. Like a bull****ter trying to troll...

Meh, I don't really care. Just trying to help people to avoid my mistakes. Costly very expensive mistakes. And the 10 Year learning curve.

As a new person here at MBB..I believe I have a certain ethical responsibility to try and help those that try and help themselves...I hate it to see money thrown away due to ignorance.

That's all and God Bless.
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Dude, the grand masters here on this forum are the biggest fvck ups so no need to worry if you're a newbie.

Your comment about chargers are spot on.

Thanks for your valuable input.
 
Can anyone tell me why I cannot use my lights when I plug my ups into one of the power sockets in my house. All the plugs works, but not my lights
 
KOPITE said:
Can anyone tell me why I cannot use my lights when I plug my ups into one of the power sockets in my house. All the plugs works, but not my lights
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Probably on a different group (or whatever they call it) check your mains, do your lights run off a separate switch ?

I won't go as far as plugging my UPS into a power socket tho' ..
 
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