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[urban_s0ulja]

Hey guys
picked up a UPS from a project i was working on a couple of months ago, i was no longer needed so i took it .

Anyway its been sitting in my garage for some time now so i thought id put it to use, and when i went to plug it in i released its got a strange plug to it. (i never got the cable with it).

Its a heavy beast Easily ~50KG

Ive attached a photo, and would this run off a normal 240V house hold connection? Or do i need something beefier?



thanks in advance guys

[best4less]

I have seen those plugs on PA amps but whats the model of the unit
or does it say anything about the power on the sticker on the back of it

[urban_s0ulja]

I have seen those plugs on PA amps but whats the model of the unit
or does it say anything about the power on the sticker on the back of it

hey b4l

doesnt say anything much rather than that sticker thats visible in the photo

[phoenix]

Is there an obvious AC input? If not then it's a DC input for an external battery bank. some large UPS systems seperate the batteries from the inverter.

[cwispy]

Its a 16 amp IEC socket. Typical on any UPS larger than 2kva. You need a 15A mains socket to power that unit. You should be able to get a replacement cable from any supplier who sells UPS's.

[urban_s0ulja]

Its a 16 amp IEC socket. Typical on any UPS larger than 2kva. You need a 15A mains socket to power that unit. You should be able to get a replacement cable from any supplier who sells UPS's.

thanks cwispy

any idea who would sell big UPS's like this?

and would it be worth running a UPS like this for residential applications.

im talking about the power it would consume to keep this going?

cheers

[best4less]

That's what I would be doing is dragging that monster to your local UPS shop and get them to have a look at it
The exercise will do you good

[urban_s0ulja]

That's what I would be doing is dragging that monster to your local UPS shop and get them to have a look at it
The exercise will do you good

its too bloody heavy mate
its a two part unit

its a monster of a thing lol
it weighd my car down good when i put it in the boot to drag it home

[cwispy]

I would agree with Best4less, that it should be checked out as the batteries may need replacing and there could be issues with the inverter etc. The life expectancy of a UPS is only about 5 years tops and the batteries would be replaced at least once during that time. The unit would probably be worth using to protect your pc's etc if it still works well, but not to many people have 15A gpo's inside their houses.

Here is an after Market power cable though that is a long cable and pretty expensive. I think the last one I sold was about $60.00 and is only about 1.5 - 2mtrs long.

[urban_s0ulja]

hmm
thanks guys for the responses

is it possible to check the battery/invetor at home?

pretty sure we have a 15A in the garage for the vaccum cleaner.
ill double check tomorrow

thanks again

[cwispy]

You could always just plug it in and put a load on it and then see how long it holds up for. That would at least give you an idea if the unit is working or not. If it doesnt hold up for long it could be any number of things, and with the exception of the batteries, there is not much else that you would want to touch inside a ups without knowing what your doing. There is many ways you could die touching the wrong thing, even with it unplugged from the mains and with the batteries disconnected.

[urban_s0ulja]

You could always just plug it in and put a load on it and then see how long it holds up for. That would at least give you an idea if the unit is working or not. If it doesnt hold up for long it could be any number of things, and with the exception of the batteries, there is not much else that you would want to touch inside a ups without knowing what your doing. There is many ways you could die touching the wrong thing, even with it unplugged from the mains and with the batteries disconnected.

ahhkz
cheers cwispy

helpful like always

enjoy the rest of your night

[cwispy]

Not a problem mate. Good luck, hope the unit works for you.

[z80]

thanks cwispy

any idea who would sell big UPS's like this?

and would it be worth running a UPS like this for residential applications.

im talking about the power it would consume to keep this going?

cheers

Just ring Ingram Micro and tell them you have lost the power cord for your Hp ups part number AF411A.

Sell about 5 a month of them.

You can get a caravan extension cord from bunnings, cut the 15 amp male plug, wack on a standard 10 amp 3 pin and run it fine.

As long as you don't load the UPS too hard you will be fine mate.

[urban_s0ulja]

Just ring Ingram Micro and tell them you have lost the power cord for your Hp ups part number AF411A.

Sell about 5 a month of them.

You can get a caravan extension cord from bunnings, cut the 15 amp male plug, wack on a standard 10 amp 3 pin and run it fine.

As long as you don't load the UPS too hard you will be fine mate.

thanks z80

[bss904]

These guys are at chatswood. Ask for richard. iec - c19 power cord

[TZB]

Here is an after Market power cable though that is a long cable and pretty expensive. I think the last one I sold was about $60.00 and is only about 1.5 - 2mtrs long.

Crikey, at that price I know what I would be doing. That is removing that socket and replacing it with a suitable plug top and flex.

[BCNZ]

Crikey, at that price I know what I would be doing. That is removing that socket and replacing it with a suitable plug top and flex.

I HAD to do that on an install a few weeks ago. Client bought a 3 kVA UPS - I went and picked it up in my car, along with said 16A plug. When I went to install the unit, I took the van as I can get more in it. Left said plug in the car and didn't realise until I got to the station. Way too far to drive back to get the plug so I removed the socket and hardwired in a 1.5mm flex and 15A mains plug (wall end).

I am heading back there soon however and will take the correct plug and re-instate the system as it should be. Interestingly enough, I tried the local electrical wholesaler to see if they had one of these 16A units and no such joy.

[bss904]

What is the brand and model of the ups

[6uldv8]

i had the same issue with my 2200w ups. i just grabbed an old pc power supply, took the socket out of that and replaced the 1 in the ups, then any old cord for any pc will work. i have never had an issue with it requireing a 15a plug, i use a standard 10a but i do have a 16a breaker feeding my computer room. that was about 30 min labor and no cost at all to make mine work that way by the way. thatw why i chose that method. use what u have on hand to do what u need