Re: [SLUG] Used UPS Source

From: Eben King (eben1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Sun Nov 27 2005 - 00:59:22 EST


On Sun, 27 Nov 2005, Bob Foxworth wrote:

> > > > Folks,
> > > > I am looking around for used UPS that have bad batteries,
>
> > Thank you. I know that there are lot of closets and storage cabinets
> > that have them setting around waiting to be sent to the dumpster. I find
> > that I can get some batteries from a place on Florida and bring them
> > back to life with a lot more storage capacity. I also use them at
> > switch sites to back up amateur radio packet radio switches. It is also
> > a way to giving old hardware a bit more life before sending it to
> > re-cycling or the dumpster.
>
> Go to Batteries Plus on Fletcher, east of Dale Mabry for replacement
> batteries for your dead UPS, they can likely find anything made. I
> re-batteried my APC Back-UPS 650 (bought 5 years ago) with a drop-in
> replacement which cost less than $40. Much less than a new unit.

Sure, you can get pretty much anything there. Can you save money by buying
batteries online, counting the hefty shipping charges? Or is the idea to
use them with something readily available, like motorcycle or automotive
batteries?

> By the way they are not permitted in dumpsters. Supposed to be taken to
> the solid waste transfer stations. Due of course to them containing
> batteries, which I understand exceed the allowed limits (size) for such
> disposal.

Due to the lead electrodes, IIRC.

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