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Operating Fridge on UPS
I run fans off my APC UPS. I use a car battery. I put a computer fan on the side of the UPS to keep it from overheating, run it off 12 volt battery connection. It's been doing fine for a long time. It's the only way to survive the tropics when the power goes out. Would love to run the fridge... -
Anybody do ups repair?
I ordered the book. The unit is 110 volt output. I've been suspicious of the transformer, but don't have the specs to check it. If I could only find a tech who worked for Powerware or Exide who could get the repair manual, that would be great. As far as load, the heat sink holding the mosfets... -
Anybody do ups repair?
The fuses are the two 30 amp battery fuses. The unit is a Powerware Personal 1000, about eight years old, but in perfect shape. I have new batteries, five six volters, the unit uses 30 volts. From what I've learned, the inverter is a likely suspect. Without a schematic, I'm at a disadvantage. I... -
Anybody do ups repair?
I have a couple of ups with the fuses on the circuit board blown. I would think that as the battery dies, amps go up and take out the fuses. If I could get data sheets on the transformers, I could check them, but have been unable to find them with extensive internet search. The manufacturers...
