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Re: Having 2 Batteries For A Battery Backups System Work Better Than One?

Discussion in 'Power Supply - PSU' started by montecarlo1987, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. montecarlo1987

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    RE: Having 2 Batteries For A Battery Backups System Work Better Than One?

    Hello. I have a question. Regarding Battery Backup UPS systems, having a dual or 2 batteries incorporated into the unit better than having just one battery? They are usually 12 volts each.

    Under typical conditions, regardless of the wattage needed; would the runtime (running due to loss of power) be increased or not? ...but how? Is this significant increased in runtime or not? It is truly worth having that second LEAD battery backup in your unit?

    Please reply.

    Thank you!
     
    montecarlo1987, Oct 11, 2010
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    Battery backups are only intended for a very quick fix. They are not really classified as UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) like you get in servers, these draw current directly from the mains so that you do not loose whatever the server was doing.

    Battery backup works slightly differently and is intended for a short term fix only

    In response to your question :lol: It should theoretically last longer BUT that is provided that the battery UPS can handle it, both batteries should discharge at the same rate giving 2x the length of the battery, if the battery UPS can handle that is another matter
     
    Dalo Harkin, Oct 11, 2010
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    Thank you for the replies.
     
    montecarlo1987, Oct 12, 2010
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    No problem, let us know if you need any more :)
     
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