Hi All
I have been looking for options to combat the load shedding problem. The generator vs A UPS solution.
Just basically want to power up a PVR decoder, TV, ADSL router and a DVD player. Probably about 175 watts. It would be great to also be able to have a few lights at night although some battery backup lights could suffice.
I was quite keen on the UPS solution as it seemed the most convenient to implement but I realise that they do not really have decent storage (Battery power) to run for 4 to 5 hours. After all they are mostly designed for 15 to 20 minutes
i.e. a 300VA UPS plus additional battery bank
http://www.purpleflytrading.co.za/rct-c-316_93229/rct-3000gt-online-ups-2400w-single-phase-with-ground-lcd-display-1-x-rs232-1-p-2989462.html
and the battery bank
http://www.purpleflytrading.co.za/rct-c-316_93229/rct-extended-battery-bank-for-3000gt-online-ups-12v9ah12-rct3000gtb-p-2989526.html
At R8.2k it is becoming quite an expensive solution
I also came across a UPS on the Communica website
http://www.communica.co.za/Catalog/Details/P0751533767
It seems this unit is designed to take a 12V 120 to 150Ah battery which should do the job. Mantech has a 150Ah battery for R3.3k
Is this setup practical?
Has anyone gone this route?
Are there other options worth considering?
I have been looking for options to combat the load shedding problem. The generator vs A UPS solution.
Just basically want to power up a PVR decoder, TV, ADSL router and a DVD player. Probably about 175 watts. It would be great to also be able to have a few lights at night although some battery backup lights could suffice.
I was quite keen on the UPS solution as it seemed the most convenient to implement but I realise that they do not really have decent storage (Battery power) to run for 4 to 5 hours. After all they are mostly designed for 15 to 20 minutes
i.e. a 300VA UPS plus additional battery bank
http://www.purpleflytrading.co.za/rct-c-316_93229/rct-3000gt-online-ups-2400w-single-phase-with-ground-lcd-display-1-x-rs232-1-p-2989462.html
and the battery bank
http://www.purpleflytrading.co.za/rct-c-316_93229/rct-extended-battery-bank-for-3000gt-online-ups-12v9ah12-rct3000gtb-p-2989526.html
At R8.2k it is becoming quite an expensive solution
I also came across a UPS on the Communica website
http://www.communica.co.za/Catalog/Details/P0751533767
It seems this unit is designed to take a 12V 120 to 150Ah battery which should do the job. Mantech has a 150Ah battery for R3.3k
Is this setup practical?
Has anyone gone this route?
Are there other options worth considering?
