I have a new auto battery that is a spare and I am wondering if anyone knows of a kit to make it into a UPS. I think a lot of the UPS are 12 V anyway. A DC converter would do half the job, and I suppose a trickle charger would do the other half but that is not a good solution. thanks!
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Any auto battery to UPS conversion kits?
- Thread starter jiminator
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Here's a link... busy at work right now so no time for legnthy explanations but mine works great.
http://www.dansdata.com/upsupgrade.htm
http://www.dansdata.com/upsupgrade.htm
Unless you have an Optima or other type of SEALED lead acid car battery, it's not a good ideal to use a car battery for UPS. You more common car batteries can discharge explosive hydrogen gas during charging.
Unless the battery is stored in a detached garage or soem out building, I wouldn't want a car battery for my UPS.
Unless the battery is stored in a detached garage or soem out building, I wouldn't want a car battery for my UPS.