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

[Drew Van Zandt]

ESS is now off the Candia Road exit on 101... exit 6?  Right off the exit,
less than a mile on your left.

--DTVZ

On 8/25/07, Ted Roche <tedroche at tedroche.com> wrote:
>
> 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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