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Jan 5, 2010

Hack your UPS and get more run time in the data center.

Although power outages may occur only once or twice a year, when they occur, the modern office generally comes to a halt. Without internet access, email, or phone, your entire team can be left disconnected from the rest of the world. Depending on your business, this downtime can cost thousands of dollars in lost profits. One way to circumvent this problem is to create a backup power system. In this post, we will explore an 'inexpensive' option that will provide uninterrupted power while you switch over to a generator. We're talking about hacking UPS systems with larger batteries in order to extend their run time. Stay tuned for more details on locating the right parts, safety issues, and how to assemble the units.

Here is a good video giving a rough idea of what we plan to do:

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