[NANOG] Re: Small Capacity UPS

[ic via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

> On 8 Apr 2025, at 14:57, Mel Beckman <mel () beckman org> wrote:
>
> ic,
>
> Alas, although some of these units advertise this capability, they don’t reliably operate this way. I’ve tried 
> several brands as solar-charged UPSes at remote radio antenna sites, and all eventually failed within just a couple 
> months of the batteries didn’t make it through a long gray spell. 
>
> In my experience, they may initially work as a UPS for a few power outage cycles, but then suddenly fail permanently 
> with burned components. Some vendors actually say operating as a UPS — drawing power while charging — voids the 
> warranty, despite appearing to work.

Interesting, thanks for your feedback. Also overhead of 41W sounds like a feal breaker.

BR, ic
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