Like the title implies, I’m trying to figure out where to pickup cheap used or new battery backups (ups) in Canada.

I have a couple of small servers I run, so around 1000+ watts should be good.

If I have to replace the battery inside, that’s not a problem, there is a battery place inside my city that offered cheap replacements for around $30.

Any suggestions help!

  • Zikeji@programming.devEnglish
    17·
    11 months ago

    I would start by getting a Kill-A-Watt (or generic) so you can measure power draw (under artificial load). The price between a 600W UPS and a 1000W UPS can be dramatic. When I hear “small server” I think of an R210ii / similar platform that uses less wattage than a old fashioned light bulb.

    • SpunkyBarnes@geddit.socialEnglish
      6·
      11 months ago

      Gear on the cheap?

      If you’re patient and can self-support, your local non-profits and their online stores may be useful.

      It’s rare to see big gear NIB, but it does happen; have seen rack mount Cyberpower, 10 outlet, hi-watt units, IOB going for around $200+ in the last 6 months. Picked up a previous generation, 5 disk NAS for a tenth of its retail price, used.

      You’re north of my border so my sites won’t work for you, but seriously, look into any Goodwill/Salvation Army type organizations, and don’t neglect local, they can be rewarding too.

      GL&HF!

      • SupraMario@lemmy.worldEnglish
        5·
        11 months ago

        This is the best way, get one cheap or even free with dead batteries. Then just replace the batteries on the cheap and you’ve got yourself a UPS that was probably a few hundred or more $$ for the cost of maybe $100 in batteries.