I’m running a rather small homelab and am hunting for a good UPS to help keep everything running smoothly. My top priorities are:
- Just enough battery life to keep things running until they can be shut down
- Compatible with open source software for monitoring and automated shutdown
Would I have better luck getting a used one and a new battery, or a brand new unit altogether? Anyone have one they don’t need anymore, on that note? 👀
Thanks for the advice!
Highly recommend Tripplite
I got me one of these used (with good batteries) for $100
https://www.newegg.com/tripp-lite-smart1500lcd-5-15r/p/N82E16842111052
They have an external connector in the back for adding external batteries and the menu to do so is analog.
I added a golf cart battery to mine tripping the capacity for very very cheap.
Look in the used market.
If you want something better, Eaton is the go to, look for used deals in marketplace / craigslist. I found someone selling Used industrial Eaton UPSs with extended batteries for 150$ the set
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1968641186894464/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Acb418e0e-bcac-4167-b651-0a416283939e