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Reply With QuoteI don't know about just using part of the ups but I seem to recall a thread where some people tested a ups hooked up to an inverter and found it didn't work properly.
A UPS "backup power station" takes 120 volts AC, converts it to 12 volts DC (on some models), stores the power in a battery or two, and then converts it back into 120 volts AC.
One thought would be to only use the 12 volt to 120 volt inverter as a VERY cheap way to power your standard power supply (You can pick up used UPS' for very cheap).
I am aware of the whole noise factor, but if you get a good quality UPS, I am not sure that would be an issue.
If anyone has tried this, let me know, I am interested to see if it would work or not. Thanks
I don't know about just using part of the ups but I seem to recall a thread where some people tested a ups hooked up to an inverter and found it didn't work properly.
Well not only that, but do the math... a good UPS is going to cost you at least $100 bucks, then you add in another $30-$50 dollars for an inverter.... now you have enough cash to buy an opus, because your not going to find a "Good" UPS for much less than a $100 bucks w/ a good battery. Its a good idea, I haven't searched for any threads related to it, but its just not economical in the long run!!!
New CarPC on the way again I think. I miss my old one!!!
it's been discussed a couple of times on this site, and I'll say what I always say: it's nice if you have a UPS laying arround gathering dust, or if you can pick one up from a pawn that doesn't know it to be anything more than a powerstrip, then sure it might be 'cost effective', but they're not designed (unless they're really expensive and are a "true UPS") to run for long (thus heat problems), and for the most part will infact not be cost effective. A good power inverter capable of satisfying your every need (car computer, that is) can be gotten for in the neighborhood of $25
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car computer rev 5: 8" lilliput and usual suspects
Anyone in So Oregon want a 500 pound UPS system? Runs on 4 12v batteries. Built like a tank. My friend picked it up after his office closed down. It wouldnt way a car down "too" much
I guess my brain fart stunk.... oh well, back to the drawing board.
already got one... but wouldn't mind another one.... If you take out the batteries it doesn't way much... I'll pay for shippingOriginally Posted by e_fractal
Anyone in So Oregon want a 500 pound UPS system? Runs on 4 12v batteries. Built like a tank. My friend picked it up after his office closed down. It wouldnt way a car down "too" much
car computer rev 5: 8" lilliput and usual suspects
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