Thread: Which UPS to get?

APC 500 VA , running rock solid for last 3.5 years,
last year I opened the back and connected another battery in parallel .
Now I am getting about 30-40 mins of backup with the following load

AMD 64
k8v-x board
2.5 GB RAM
nvidia 7600 512 MB-with external power connection
3 HDDs
Pinnacle TV tuner
2 optical drives
4 extra fans(one 200ma + two 100ma-one 75ma)
17" CRT

Better go for the models with auto shutdown support (models above 650VA range).

Originally Posted by puchu

last year I opened the back and connected another battery in parallel .

How much does it cost.

Originally Posted by meetdilip

How much does it cost.

You mean the battery ?

Originally Posted by puchu

You mean the battery ?

Yes

EXIDE 12V-7.2AH (ampere/hour) costs somewhere around 850/-
if you go for a cheaper one then it will cost somewhere from 600-650/-

Another big factor is the place from where you buy, the dealer.

Prices vary.

Originally Posted by puchu

EXIDE 12V-7.2AH (ampere/hour) costs somewhere around 850/-
if you go for a cheaper one then it will cost somewhere from 600-650/-

Another big factor is the place from where you buy, the dealer.

Prices vary.

Thanks

i am using 800VA sine wave inverter with 150AH exide battery which gives 4 hours of continuous backup