Router Battery Backup

I bought a Ratel 860P last month and it's been used 4 times so far.
Each loadshedding event is scheduled for 2.5 hours, but the power usually comes back a little after 2 hours.

The load is:
1 x Vumatel Raycore CPE
1 x Mikrotik hAP ac^2
1 x Asus Tinkerboard + 3.5" SSD

I haven't seen the battery indicators on the Ratel dip below 75% and it normally charges up again in less than an hour.
 
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powermzii said:
From day 1 mine has always hit 50% after 2hrs (we get 2hr slots here) and that's with

1x5G CPE,
1xhAP ac2 ,
1x 5port gig switch,
1xWiFi AP

I forgot to check after last night 1hr shed from 9-10 but we're getting shed again at 1 today so will report after
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Down to 75% after 1hr with all devices going and in heavy use (work teams and zoom calls)

Edit: Finished 1.75hrs LS at 75% - so the batteries seem to be doing ok for now
 
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xcaliber said:
Whats a good choice these days to backup the router?
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For standard router / ONT backup - If you can get stock the Ratels are decent. Some guys also have had decent performance out of the Gizzu devices.

If you need some more power (TVs etc) then there is a thread around Inverters + Batteries for LS backups
 
Will this be good for a fibre modem thing and a WiFi router?

Anything better in a similar price range?

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Hi guys

From my calculations, this is better than the Gizzu as it has a larger battery and is cheaper or am I missing something?

Mini UPS

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Dee96 said:
Hi guys

From my calculations, this is better than the Gizzu as it has a larger battery and is cheaper or am I missing something?

Mini UPS

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From what I can see, it has 4*2600mah, VS the Gizzu's 4*2200 - or simply, 2600mah vs 2200mah at 14.8v, as that is probably the voltage that both run at.

Some other apparent differences:

Gizzu (limited to 45W)Geewiz unit
POEYesNo
POE Outputs1 x [email protected] / 19V@2A / [email protected]
Limited to 38W		No
DC Outputs1 x [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] Limited to 36W1 x 5V USB @1.0A / 2 x [email protected]
It would seem that this unit is limited to like 12W output max per port, but odd - was expecting at least like 12V2A/24W?
DC InputNoYes
Power adapterBuilt in. Takes a 220v input and converts it down to 12V or whatever internally.Device needs 12V input, but it seems like the power adapter is not included and needs to be purchased separately
 
In summary no USB on geezu; but does have PoE.
(although 1A USB is basically useless, no?)

PS - no your @14.8V is wrong - as it says on the link - 38.48Wh - so it must be 3.7V (typical Lithium individual cell voltage)
 
richjdavies said:
In summary no USB on geezu; but does have PoE.
(although 1A USB is basically useless, no?)

PS - no your @14.8V is wrong - as it says on the link - 38.48Wh - so it must be 3.7V (typical Lithium individual cell voltage)
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14.8V * 2.6Ah = 38.48Wh
 
Quick question - how do I power three devices off the Gizzu - do you get a three way splitter?

I want to power a USG, the fibre box, and a Tenda Wireless extender.
 
xrapidx said:
Quick question - how do I power three devices off the Gizzu - do you get a three way splitter?
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You'll probably need to make your own.
xrapidx said:
I want to power a USG, the fibre box, and a Tenda Wireless extender.
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Will the Gizzu be able to provide enough power? You might need to look at one of the Ratels.
 
ginggs said:
You'll probably need to make your own.

Will the Gizzu be able to provide enough power? You might need to look at one of the Ratels.
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Not finding stock... and wth load shedding at stage 4 - my billable hours is becoming an issue ...

I need to get to the plugs to see what all the devices are rated at - eveything is currently behind our firewood stack :/
 
So looks like all three plugs are 12V x 1A x2 and 12V x 0.5A... at the moment running off my camping battery - and a solar panel - which is pulling positive amps, so at least I'm browsing for free.
 
xrapidx said:
So looks like all three plugs are 12V x 1A x2 and 12V x 0.5A... at the moment running off my camping battery - and a solar panel - which is pulling positive amps, so at least I'm browsing for free.
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12V x 1A x2 and 12V x 0.5A = 30W

The Gizzu's output is 12V @ 3A = 36W. so you should be fine.
 
Quick question - can these little battery packs be left plugged in - or do I need to switch between the battery pack and mains power all the time?
 
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