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Re: [OCLUG-Tech] Re: power usage

On Sun, Apr 15, 2007 at 06:49:02PM -0400, Stephen Gregory wrote:
> I tested a few systems on an older TripLite 500VA UPS. The UPS  
> consumes about 20w under no load. Under a load of 60w it consumed a  
> total of 75w making it 80% efficient. From a quick search of spec  
> sheets 80% efficiency seems typical for these inexpensive UPS.
> 
> According to the meter the UPS would also periodically consume an  
> additional 60w briefly. I suspect this is a misread. The meter is  
> designed to read steady loads and has trouble with these spikes.

Or, it might be taking a brief moment to condition batteries and test
them.

> sg

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