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Hi guys,

So I am absolutely clueless about ups, so I need to know if the Mecer 850va 450w will be able to run a micro pc which uses a 19v psu, 2 monitors and a 19v router for a period of maximum 3 hours during load shedding? TIA
 
Nees said:
Hi guys,

So I am absolutely clueless about ups, so I need to know if the Mecer 850va 450w will be able to run a micro pc which uses a 19v psu, 2 monitors and a 19v router for a period of maximum 3 hours during load shedding? TIA
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1636488508843.pngThese UPS's are designed to run for max 15 mins and are meant to keep equipment up long enough for the generator to kick in or to give you time shut down the pc.

We used to use deep cycle batteries but they don't last. Now lithium has become more affordable.

You need something like this:
www.futurama.co.za

Synapse UPS Inverter - 600W 12V DC, 230V AC

Pure sine wave output Smart LCD setting (frequency, charge voltage, charge current, etc) Overload and short circuit protection Battery reverse polarity protection (Optional)
www.futurama.co.za www.futurama.co.za
weable.co.za

Hubble S-100 12V 1.2KwH Lithium Battery

The S-100 is a 1C 100Ah lithium battery designed to be a drop in replacement for existing Lead Acid or Gel batteries. The S-100 has a integrated
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You still need to include battery cables to connect battery and inverter and a box for cosmetic purposes. There is no stock of the batteries anywhere though, only december apparently.
 
Thanks for the info, way out of budget for me, anything similar but has it all included
 
Nees said:
Thanks for the info, way out of budget for me, anything similar but has it all included
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That is the cheapest for the amount of Wh you getting.

I suggest these threads:

Mecer 2400VA Inverter (Community Support)

This Thread is for the Mecer Inverter only. My personal opinion on the unit: Seeing that there are lots of question and in lots if threads, here is my review/input on the Mecer Inverter. Instead of reposting I'll just reference here. I'll add more info soon. This should give you an idea what...
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Router Battery Backup

Anyone using anyone of these two to backup ADSL router during power outages? If so, any feedback or other relatively cheap solutions? https://www.geewiz.co.za/ups/80323-linkqnet-epower-12v-25w-dc-ups-for-d-link-routers.html OR...
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El-Cheapo UPS Battery replacement: Can I use Lithium (LiPo)?

I've got one of these: https://www.takealot.com/rct-850va-line-interactive-ups/PLID32714233 The battery doesn't last more than 30min after 1yr of running ONT + WiFi Router (that's the only load it has). To replace that, I can buy another SLA battery, but couldn't I just drop in one of these...
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Portable Power Stations

I know of brands like Jackery, Ecoflow, Bluetti, Flexopower and even the Ellies/Sunsynk Cubes. Does anybody know anything of the following brand/unit? G1000 - 1100Wh(300000mah/3.7V)Pure Sine Wave ,Lithium-Ion High quality-Portable Power Station...
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Cheapest cheapest solution is to just use the laptop battery (no 2 screens) and get a DC UPS like this that can keep the internet up.
 
I doubt it will run for more than an hour. I use a 650va Mecer UPS & it lasts around 2 hours with only my ONT & router connected.
 
We not using laptop, the company does not allow their work to be loaded on laptops, especially if it's debtors, it's a i3 core with 2 monitors which we can use 1 during load shedding and my router
 

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Nees said:
Hi guys,

So I am absolutely clueless about ups, so I need to know if the Mecer 850va 450w will be able to run a micro pc which uses a 19v psu, 2 monitors and a 19v router for a period of maximum 3 hours during load shedding? TIA
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A UPS is designed to alert you in the event of a power failure by means of a very high squeeling beeping sound.
This gives you time to save your Word documents etc and safely shut down your computer until power is restored.

What you need is an Inverter connected to biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig batteries to keep cruising PC, 2 monitors, router for 3hrs. I am gonna guestimate around 300amps of battery capacity for your demand, maybe even 400 amps to be safe without hurting batteries
 
Pineapple Smurf said:
A UPS is designed to alert you in the event of a power failure by means of a very high squeeling beeping sound.
This gives you time to save your Word documents etc and safely shut down your computer until power is restored.

What you need is an Inverter connected to biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig batteries to keep cruising PC, 2 monitors, router for 3hrs. I am gonna guestimate around 300amps of battery capacity for your demand, maybe even 400 amps to be safe without hurting batteries
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Yup, I have a ups to keep the internet alive whilst I fire up the generator when the blackouts hit. I have an RCT just like the one in @wingnut771 's pic.
 
I am going for the generator option, for a 950 petrol, it's priced at R950, is it a good buy?
 
They will have to install the programs on it and they use their own vpn
 
Nees said:
I am going for the generator option, for a 950 petrol, it's priced at R950, is it a good buy?
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Those cheap Ryobis need to be oil serviced regularly if I remember correctly, check with @Other Pineapple Smurf for reviews, he is also a dirty petroleum mad max power making non tree hugging carbon emitting oke that fires up his noisy smelly genny everyday killing all wildlife in a 200 metre radius
 
Pineapple Smurf said:
Those cheap Ryobis need to be oil serviced regularly if I remember correctly, check with @Other Pineapple Smurf for reviews, he is also a dirty petroleum mad max power making non tree hugging carbon emitting oke that fires up his noisy smelly genny everyday killing all wildlife in a 200 metre radius
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And me also.

2.8kva runs pretty much the whole house. I love the smell of petrol in the morning.
 
I just googled, yup it is a 2 stroke, your backyard is gonna sound like a motorcross endurance race day :thumbsup: Hope you have old deaf neighbours
 
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