Terence EdenJun 25, 2021

Gadget Review: SMT1500i UPS + Linux Instructions

I never get power cuts. But, we've had two in the last week. They've both been fixed quickly, but it takes an age for my cable modem to reboot - and then an age for my smarthome to reconnect to the WiFi. So it was time to invest in an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).

My friend Paul Curry recommended the APC

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Gadget Review: SMT1500i UPS + Linux Instructions

I never get power cuts. But, we've had two in the last week. They've both been fixed quickly, but it takes an age for my cable modem to reboot - and then an age for my smarthome to reconnect to the WiFi. So it was time to invest in an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). My friend Paul Curry recommended the APC SMT1500i. It usually retails for around £700, but I found a refurbished one for £200 L…

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Show threadTerence EdenApr 23

After 5 years of service, I woke up to this delightful message:

> Emergency! Batteries have failed on UPS SMT1500i. Change them NOW

What's the go-to UPS these days? Or should I just stick some new batteries in there?

Just needed for a small home-lab. Nothing excessive needed - but USB or Ethernet connectivity would be useful.

What do you personally recommend?

Show threadTerence Eden

Right, new batteries ordered. Thanks for the advice all.

Anyone want some did cells before I try to recycle them?

Apr 23 at 5:08pmTusky
Show threadTerence EdenApr 27
I mean, this probably wasn't helping matters! 🥲
Show threadTerence EdenApr 27

After a little open-heart surgery, IT LIVES!

Thanks to the lovely folk at https://secure.ups-trader.co.uk/
The 2nd hand battery they originally supplied gave 5 years dutiful service. This new one should give me a few more.

Show threadRaj 🇬🇧🇪🇺💻🖥(🌻🇺🇦;🇵🇸)Apr 27
@Edent Lead/acid?
Show threadFazal MajidApr 27
@Edent keep an eye out on those electrolytic capacitors on the motherboard.
Show threadMichael HorneApr 27
@Edent Yuck!
Show threadMartin Hamilton 🔜 EMFApr 27
@Edent Load bearing fluff 
Show threadFazal MajidApr 23
@Edent your local council should be able to take them off your hands. In Barnet, at least, they will come and collect hazardous chemicals by appointment.
Show threadSheddiApr 23

@Edent
When I had some dead lead-acid batteries my local scrap metal place gave me money for them.

Not a huge amount compared to the cost of replacements, admittedly, but tens of quids (I had accumulated quite a lot of batteries).

Also, good choice on the APC UPS. I've got a couple and so long as I feed them new batteries every so often, they've been trouble-free.