[mdlug] Gutted APC Battery Backups Free to Good Home

[Garry Stahl]

Peter Bart wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
> 	I have one ancient Back-UPS 250 that appears to be in working order;
> other than the battery, and one late model Back-UPS XS 900 that is not.
> The 250 works fine as a surge arrestor, but since the battery will no
> longer hold a charge it won't provide power by itself. The 900 was
> hopelessy overloaded by yours truly and now randomly indicates overload
> condition, despite having nothing plugged into it. It also no longer has
> a battery in it, I took that and rejuvenated another ancient Back-UPS I
> have. Both units are going to be recycled unless someone wants them for
> parts.
>   


What is the wattage on the units?  I will buy batteries if they can be
changed.  I've had a UPS where they made it damn near impossible.  I
need a UPS of 600 watts or better.  Maestro has no backup.

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