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Don’t use a computer back UPS. They don’t last long at all.
The ecotech driver is designed to use a 12v DC source and make it last.
DIY battery back up for Ecotech. When you buy the Ecotech battery back ups you are paying allot for a pretty case. It’s a very basic system and no electronics.
Also if you do buy the Ecotech battery back up it is rebuildable with some searching around.
Here’s the battery replacement thread. You can see just how basic they are.
The ecotech driver is designed to use a 12v DC source and make it last.
DIY battery back up for Ecotech. When you buy the Ecotech battery back ups you are paying allot for a pretty case. It’s a very basic system and no electronics.
Also if you do buy the Ecotech battery back up it is rebuildable with some searching around.
Here’s the battery replacement thread. You can see just how basic they are.
Replacing the battery on Ecotech battery backup...
It was super easy, and cost me around $37. The battery was $34, and the machine screws were like $1.50. I was going to buy a brand new one, and then I realized that would be a huge waste of money. The power supply works fine, the battery inside the backup was just toast. After a little research...
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