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Muttley
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Also looking for a solution to power my US8-60W which is powering 1 x AC Lite, 1 x Nano HD, 2 x AC In Walls.I'm using the bigger version to power 1x Unifi AP LR via PoE, 1x Hauwei router, and 1x ONT device. I've never put it to the test but I'd wager getting around 8 hours off it.
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On the other side of my house I have more Unifi APs, all connected to a Unifi 8-port PoE switch (US-8-60W)... but the problem there is that the switch has a 48v DC input and there's no cheap solution I know of to power it, so that side of my house goes dark.
It's currently being powered by a Mercer 2400VA Inverter + 2 x 100aH Deep Cycles but I want a back for this backup.... too many non load shedding outages in my area and I'd like to keep the bigger system for lights etc
Any suggestions?
AfricanTech
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I'm wanting to power a Unifi-8-60 [12W] + 4 PoE Unifi AP's [26W]+ TV [172]+ Soundbar [18W]+ ATV4K [6W]+ DSTV Explora [50W] = 284W
What do the learned MyBB battery fundis think of the all-in-one units such as the Jackery (518Wh), Gizzu (518Wh) or River Max (576Wh)?
Saw the Jackery at Outdoor Warehouse over the weekend and it is tiny (relatively speaking).
https://jackery.co.za/product/explorer-500-portable-power-station/
Very rough calcs give me just about 1.6 hours of use with the above units (assuming everything is pulling at full load which is unlikely) - I could save some watts by cutting out the soundbar, DSTV (watch Netflix instead) and, since the TV needs an upgrade anyway I could probably get a TV that pulls around 145W bringing the total down to 190W or so for uptime of 2.3 hours. (1.9 / 2.6 hours with the River Max)
Could one put together an equivalent pure Sine Wave Inverter+Battery solution that doesn't cost R8k - 13K and that doesn't look as if it belongs in your workshop - yes, I'm talking about those fugly boxes on wheels sold by various suppliers as load shedding solutions.
With the above requirements could one use a (cheaper) Modified Sine Wave Inverter instead to bring the cost down?
Thoughts?
PS: Seems the Jackery is only rated for 500 cycles which seems rather low - the Gizzu is rated for 1000 cycles and the River Max for 800 cycles.
What do the learned MyBB battery fundis think of the all-in-one units such as the Jackery (518Wh), Gizzu (518Wh) or River Max (576Wh)?
Saw the Jackery at Outdoor Warehouse over the weekend and it is tiny (relatively speaking).
https://jackery.co.za/product/explorer-500-portable-power-station/
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Very rough calcs give me just about 1.6 hours of use with the above units (assuming everything is pulling at full load which is unlikely) - I could save some watts by cutting out the soundbar, DSTV (watch Netflix instead) and, since the TV needs an upgrade anyway I could probably get a TV that pulls around 145W bringing the total down to 190W or so for uptime of 2.3 hours. (1.9 / 2.6 hours with the River Max)
Could one put together an equivalent pure Sine Wave Inverter+Battery solution that doesn't cost R8k - 13K and that doesn't look as if it belongs in your workshop - yes, I'm talking about those fugly boxes on wheels sold by various suppliers as load shedding solutions.
With the above requirements could one use a (cheaper) Modified Sine Wave Inverter instead to bring the cost down?
Thoughts?
PS: Seems the Jackery is only rated for 500 cycles which seems rather low - the Gizzu is rated for 1000 cycles and the River Max for 800 cycles.
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I'm using the bigger version to power 1x Unifi AP LR via PoE, 1x Hauwei router, and 1x ONT device. I've never put it to the test but I'd wager getting around 8 hours off it.
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On the other side of my house I have more Unifi APs, all connected to a Unifi 8-port PoE switch (US-8-60W)... but the problem there is that the switch has a 48v DC input and there's no cheap solution I know of to power it, so that side of my house goes dark.
I'm using the bigger version to power 1x Unifi AP LR via PoE, 1x Hauwei router, and 1x ONT device. I've never put it to the test but I'd wager getting around 8 hours off it.
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On the other side of my house I have more Unifi APs, all connected to a Unifi 8-port PoE switch (US-8-60W)... but the problem there is that the switch has a 48v DC input and there's no cheap solution I know of to power it, so that side of my house goes dark.
What batteries do these use and are they replaceable?
elf_lord_ZC5
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The Ratel 8100 how easy/difficult is it to replace the batteries, should this become necessary?
Any info for 860P would be appreciated as well.
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Not sure if I'm completely off the mark but was wondering if something like this would work.. well for the Unifi gear that is...
(get out your soldering iron's
)600w Step-up Boost power module
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UltraLAN MUPS60W
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a DC power cable to go from the Mini UPS into the step up module and then another 1 to go into the US8-60
Perhaps some fundi's here could advise if this would work... willing to try this for my USG-3P, US8-60 and 4 x AP's.
no. you need 600w in to get 600w out.Not sure if I'm completely off the mark but was wondering if something like this would work.. well for the Unifi gear that is...
(get out your soldering iron's
600w Step-up Boost power module
+
UltraLAN MUPS60W
+
a DC power cable to go from the Mini UPS into the step up module and then another 1 to go into the US8-60
Perhaps some fundi's here could advise if this would work... willing to try this for my USG-3P, US8-60 and 4 x AP's.
Unless you were planning to daisy chain those UltraLANs?
If that's even possible.
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Thanks...maybe I shouldn't post on Monday's
Ramaphosa says load shedding unacceptable – and is coming to an end
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is 'difficult and unacceptable' that South Africa continues to face ongoing load shedding, with his government now working to ensure it comes to a permanent end.
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No more backup needed for our router's
Was that all it took? The pres just decided. Could've done that ages ago...Ramaphosa says load shedding unacceptable – and is coming to an end
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is 'difficult and unacceptable' that South Africa continues to face ongoing load shedding, with his government now working to ensure it comes to a permanent end.
No more backup needed for our router's
AfricanTech
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In other news Ramaphosa announced that perpetual motion engines that run on BS and bile will be installed in Parliament as soon as the analogue TV signals have been switched off.Ramaphosa says load shedding unacceptable – and is coming to an end
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is 'difficult and unacceptable' that South Africa continues to face ongoing load shedding, with his government now working to ensure it comes to a permanent end.
No more backup needed for our router's
elf_lord_ZC5
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Unfortunately I never owned any ratel to open up. I also opened up one of these units Geewiz it has 4 x 18730 LiFeP04 2000mah cells inside running 2s2p. BMS is also on the main board. It kept a ONT and a tenda ac8 on for 3 hours easy we did not test it further since 3 hours was enough.
Okay thanks, have just got one, and wonderi g about battery replacemet, as I don't expect load shedding to go away any time soon.
Was wondering how easy and simple such replacement might be when that time comes.
Currently running a B618 of it and I need to plug a switch in as well, to get the CCTV system viewing online during load shedding.
Probably better to move my Shield TV from the second ethernet port on the B618, and plug it into the switch where the CCTV NVR is plugged in. Come to think of it. Help the Ratel last longer.
Also looking for this...
These batteries are taking a beating due to the current load shedding. I also plan to use a solar panel so it will discharge overnight and recharge during the day which will use up more cycles
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Possible battery replacement on the following:
RATEL 430M
Micro DC-DC UPS Lithium-ion Battery Bank (4x2200ma Li-Ion) 100~240VAC / 50~60Hz, Max O/P PWR:30W, O/P: USB:5VDC @ 2.0A /10W, 9/12VDC @ 2.0A {186x110x33} 0.43kg
Is it possible/worth it/doable DIY/where to buy or get it done for battery replacement ???
Feels like such a waste to chuck it in a bin.
RATEL 430M
Micro DC-DC UPS Lithium-ion Battery Bank (4x2200ma Li-Ion) 100~240VAC / 50~60Hz, Max O/P PWR:30W, O/P: USB:5VDC @ 2.0A /10W, 9/12VDC @ 2.0A {186x110x33} 0.43kg
Is it possible/worth it/doable DIY/where to buy or get it done for battery replacement ???
Feels like such a waste to chuck it in a bin.
I replaced the batteries on my Gizzu with Samsung 3000ma batteries. It's been working great for about a year since then. I soldered the wires onto the new cells. Just be VERY careful for short circuits and overheating while doing the job...
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Yeah, that is beyond my DIY.
Herr der Verboten
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But I like to shed some load in the morning (or evening)Ramaphosa says load shedding unacceptable – and is coming to an end
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is 'difficult and unacceptable' that South Africa continues to face ongoing load shedding, with his government now working to ensure it comes to a permanent end.
No more backup needed for our router's
