Local (central NH) source for UPS battery harness cables and lugs?

Ted Roche tedroche at tedroche.com
Sat Aug 25 10:51:59 EDT 2007


Last week, I volunteered to replace the batteries on a clients Smart-UPS
900. After ordering the correct batteries from www.refurbups.com, I went
to their office off-hours, powered down their servers, and popped open
the UPS to discover that the batteries inside the unit were two 12V
units wired in series, rather than the four 6V units the UPS originally
came with. That left me "short" a couple of cables I needed to wire the
four batteries together, if you'll excuse the pun.

Can anyone recommend a local electronics shop where I might walk in with
my batteries, find a couple lugs and heavy cable that would fit the
bill? I used to patronize ESS when it was in the Mills in Manchester,
but I'm not sure where they've gone.

STANDARD DISCLAIMERS: Batteries are concentrated chemical energy which
can be released explosively if mishandled. Batteries often contain acids
 and/or corrosive chemicals which can burn through flesh. UPS internals
contain electricity, even when disconnected from line power, potentially
capable of killing. Do not operate without proper precautions. I am a
professional, trained at government expense, do not try this at home.
Your mileage may vary. Produced in the presence of nuts. Brake for
moose; it could save your life. Not to be construed as legal or medical
advice.

-- 
Ted Roche
Ted Roche & Associates, LLC
http://www.tedroche.com


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