Re: Debian Compatable UPS?
On 09/20/2005 03:39 pm, Josh Battles wrote:
> Alvin Oga said:
> > car battery ( $50 ) plus those $50 12v dc-dc atx adaptors would do nicely
>
> I would think that a marine deep cycle would be better suited to the task,
> but a generic car battery would definately be cheaper.
>
> > and keep your car battery outdoors, not indoors ...
> > and do not light a cigaratte near the car battery in a closed enviroment
> >
> > ka-koom
>
> Why not just put the battery in a battery box? You're going to need
> something to protect it from the elements or to protect your house from it
> in case of a leak. If it's in a battery box (preferably metal) you can
> have it anywhere and just vent the enclosure to the outdoors if you're that
> worried.
Yes, a vented enclosure should do the job but what of the batteries that are
sealed (gelled)? Wouldn't that dispose of the problem of gases emanating
from the battery?
8)
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