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Re: OT: APC back-UPS pro 1400
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Mon, 9 Jan 2006 13:51:46 GMT
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On 1/8/06, Chris Magno wrote:
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> I would have loved to use this device as a Backup power source for my
> sump pump, but lets just say that 950W might be enuff to RUN the motor,
> but the is that little problem of start up surge..... grrrrrr
Have you looked into a water powered backup sump pump?
http://www.radonseal.com/pumps/water-powered-pumps.htm
or
http://www.aermotorwindmills.com/homeguard.htm
A friend put one in 'cause his power has poor reliability (in the
country) but he is on municipal water and has the pressure there.
-Rob A>
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 | | Re: OT: APC back-UPS pro 1400
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| (...) Thanks Rob, By nature I'm a cheap SOB. I know all about the "real" sump pump backup systems. For a few hundred you can get a (car) battery operated back up. I have also seen the water pressure back up ones. The trade off is with the location (...) (18 years ago, 9-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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| | OT: APC back-UPS pro 1400
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| So, I "acquired" this UPS. its VERY heavy. I was told it might need a new battery. When I plugged it in, the self test feature told me the battery was not happy. After a day of just keeping it plugged in, (not on) I went back to it, and it was all (...) (18 years ago, 8-Jan-06, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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