Todd Nesnick
Keep your computer protected from power surges with an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). If you want to keep your computer running, you’ll need to charge the UPS battery occasionally, so you can continue to run the computer even when there’s no external power available.
Although some people prefer to run their UPS batteries completely down before charging them, it’s not actually necessary, and can actually be harmful to the battery life in the long run. While some Eaton Australia – UPS Battery will hold a charge in storage just fine when they’re completely discharged, others will suffer from decreased performance after being discharged too much. Here are three ways you can safely and quickly charge your UPS battery and get it back up to running condition as soon as possible.
Use an External Battery Charger
External battery chargers are small, lightweight, and can be used anywhere without an electrical outlet. Simply attach the connector cable from the battery charger to the power supply port on your UPS (on the front or side), then plug in for charging. This may take a few hours for full charging; most chargers come with an LED light that indicates when it’s done. Once finished, unplug from the unit and unplug from its charger before you pack up for storage.
The bigger issue is finding a socket with available power– especially if you’re looking for a nearby location because this process will take over three hours! If you have access to electricity but just need more power, look into getting a new outlet installed or buying an inverter.
Use an Inverter
An inverter is a device that converts Direct Current (DC) into Alternating Current (AC). It does this by turning the voltage of DC up or down. Inverters are available in many sizes, usually ranging from 150-600 watts. Typically, smaller inverters cost less but don’t provide the same wattage as their larger counterparts. Even if you have an expensive inverter, if it’s small and undersized, it will produce unstable power supply. Make sure that you have an appropriate size of inverter based on the number of amps needed for the AC demand, which varies depending on how many AC devices are plugged in at one time. Converting DC power back into AC isn’t as difficult as it sounds with a large enough inverter – try one today!
Use a Generator
There are a couple of options when it comes to powering up your backup system, or as the case may be, charging the power supply of a backup system. One is with a generator. If you have one at home, you can plug in your uninterruptible power supply so that you’re never without power (though, keep in mind that while generators are great at providing temporary power, they can cause significant damage if used incorrectly). The other option is by using solar-powered generators. What’s awesome about these is that they store energy during daylight hours so that even on cloudy days, you’ll still have electricity available for use.