Using a big battery in a UPS

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anode505

Joined Apr 21, 2009
12
I have UPS that needs a new battery (last one only lasted *maybe* two years, kinda sad for a lead acid I'd think since first one lasted over 6)

So I was pondering, since I have them,using a couple of smaller motorcycle/tractor lead acid batteries.

I'd charge them up externally first as not to over tax the UPS. (probably just use one of the tractor bats)

Am I asking for trouble? (both the OEM and tractor are sealed lead acids)
 

tracecom

Joined Apr 16, 2010
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Just bear in mind that unless you use deep cycle batteries, they will be damaged if they are discharged significantly.
 

R!f@@

Joined Apr 2, 2009
9,918
And yea...maintenance free and gas emission from vehicle lead acids and all tht...u know....should be taken into account on where actually u are planning to put a battery.
 

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anode505

Joined Apr 21, 2009
12
Thanks guys. Figured it would be OK, but wanted the second opinion :)
As for location, draw etc. Its all cool (I got that part down)
And for the deep vs standard draw it more for the 1-10 second outages and up to 5 minutes. So even on a non deep cycle I *should* be fine.
 

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anode505

Joined Apr 21, 2009
12
LOL People ask how I leaned electonics. I tell them :

"I got a hand full of parts, some wire, solder, and a fire extinguisher " :)

(guess what was used most? hint: I created a few S.moke E.mitting D.oides over my time )
 
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