Please Suggest Me A decent UPS for Home Usage

BigLeviathan on 27/02/2018 - 22:56
Last edited 27/02/2018 - 22:56

Hi,

Please suggest me a decent home-use UPS battery system.

I'll be using it to power ADSL (soon to be NBN) modem, wireless router, camera, POE hub, and NAS.

Max total power usage: 200 watt (currently around 120 watt, but for future-proof, let's say 200watt)
Running for: 10 minutes (to allow NAS to shut down properly)
Battery: should be replaceable (for future proof)

APC calculator suggested me APC BK500EI; it would cost me around $129 from local shop

What do you guys think?

Computing

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 27/02/2018 - 22:59
    -1

    this one will do the trick

    https://www.mygenerator.com.au/ozpower-11kva-single-phase-di…

    • BigLeviathan on 27/02/2018 - 23:00

      LOL

      • No Username on 28/02/2018 - 07:44
        +3

        Don't forget to use code: SUMMER25 for $25 off.

  • Elppa8 on 27/02/2018 - 23:37

    I use this $99 CyberPower 600VA from Officeworks to power an NVR, 8 cameras and a netbook. It lasted about an hour before low battery alarm sounded when tested recently after 12 months since installation.

    • BigLeviathan on 28/02/2018 - 00:00

      thanks for your response; do you know the number of load (watt) your NVR and netbook is drawing?

      I just tried CyberPower calculator and it suggested me to get BR850ELCD 850VA 510W capacity and it can only last for 13 minutes on battery; plus the battery is sealed :(

      • Elppa8 on 28/02/2018 - 19:03

        My load is is around 60 watts of a daytime which works well for my needs (small load for an extended period). The VA rating is a bit misleading too as my 600VA unit has a rating of 360 watts. So yes, you will need something a bit beefier.

        As for battery replacement I don’t think it would be difficult to find someone with the knowledge to do a change out. But given the price of these units with an expected life of 3 years +, it’s probably cost effective to replace it with a new one after the cost of a new battery and consideration of electronics reliability is taken into account.

        • BigLeviathan on 28/02/2018 - 22:30

          Thanks for your response and providing me with your usage; at least now I know that I need more than what you have suggested.

          Have a good night!

  • EightImmortals on 28/02/2018 - 07:00

    We've got an Eaton and a cyberpower, both about 1200W, no problems. Think I got them at Umart.

    • BigLeviathan on 28/02/2018 - 22:31

      Thanks for your response

  • kipps on 28/02/2018 - 08:06

    Not too long ago there were dirt cheap Eaton 5SC1000's going on eBay new on auctions. Have a look there.

  • MelbEng on 28/02/2018 - 10:22

    It may depend on the brand of your NAS.
    I have a Synology NAS and I connect it via USB to my PowerShield UPS (Model = Defender 650). When the power goes out, the UPS can tell the NAS to shut down.
    The UPS is also powering a modem and switch in my case and the 650W model is more than adequate.

    So check which UPS's are compatible with your NAS

    • hetzjagd on 12/05/2018 - 13:17

      Can I ask which Synology NAS you have? I have the ds918+ and am looking to buy a UPS for it. The Defender 650 looks like it will cost about $120 or so after shipping.

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