07-23-2023, 07:21 PM
Just an anecdotal observation, that may be full of crap in reality, but from said observation, it seems as though the UPS will last longer if/when you replace batteries close to the end of their useful life, rather than several years after their useful life has expired. I tend to get three, and sometimes four battery cycles (2X or 3X batt replacements) from similar quality UPS's when changed promptly.
I also think a lot has to do w/ the quality of the power to the premises.... I had a client whose building was in an industrial warehouse district, that had the worst power fluctuations allowable by the PUC. UPS's there were lucky to last a year. After ~3 years of constant complaining, we finally got the power there cleaned up a little bit, but that was also in conjunction w/ more businesses in the area getting more tech'ed up.
In addition to the UPS's self-tests, you should test 'em yourself every couple of months after the first year, or so, of use w/ new batteries.
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I also think a lot has to do w/ the quality of the power to the premises.... I had a client whose building was in an industrial warehouse district, that had the worst power fluctuations allowable by the PUC. UPS's there were lucky to last a year. After ~3 years of constant complaining, we finally got the power there cleaned up a little bit, but that was also in conjunction w/ more businesses in the area getting more tech'ed up.
In addition to the UPS's self-tests, you should test 'em yourself every couple of months after the first year, or so, of use w/ new batteries.
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