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CyberPower Value600EI-AU UPS $80 ($78 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Smarthomestoreau eBay

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CyberPower Value600EI-AU UPS $80 ($78 eBay Plus) Delivered @ Smarthomestoreau eBay
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iwearpants on 26/06/2021 - 00:26 ebay.com.au (629 clicks)
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A basic UPS that will keep your computers and network devices up during brownouts and safely shuts them down during blackouts.

[Edit] As noted by @MasterScythe, if all you're powering is simple network devices such as modems and routers, these should last you a while (> 60 minutes)

The following deal offers more power reserve per dollar: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/631738

But if you're just dabbling and want to check out what UPS are all about, this might be it.

Original ebay deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/630376

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Product Details

Output:

  • Capacity (VA): 600
  • Capacity (Watts): 360
  • On Battery Waveform: Simulated Sine Wave
  • Outlet Type: AU x 2
  • Outlet(s) - Battery & Surge Protected: 2

Battery:

  • Runtime at Half Load ( min ): 8
  • Runtime at Full Load ( min ): 1
  • Typical Recharge Time ( Hours ): 8
  • Start On Battery: Yes
  • User-replaceable: No
  • Battery Type: Sealed Lead-acid

MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS:

  • HID Compliant USB Port(s): 1

Product page: https://www.cyberpower.com/au/en/product/sku/Value600EI

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  • MasterScythe on 26/06/2021 - 00:28
    +1

    Even if you're a laptop or phone user; small UPS like these provide HOURS when just powering your modem/router.

    Keeps my laptops online during blackouts.

    • iwearpants on 26/06/2021 - 00:31
      +2

      Just setting low expectations for some users who want to keep their 1000W pc running during blackouts :)

    • GoogleFroogle on 26/06/2021 - 00:57

      my excact use case, I stream on twitch and need my modem to stay alive, I thought about this or one of those tiny ones with an AC adapter (like in the link below). How many hours do you reckon this one gives you of just modem charging?

      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/353241195625

      • [Deactivated] on 26/06/2021 - 09:11
        +2

        Similar ones on eBay suggest 2.2wh on those things, and assuming your router would be pulling at least 10W I'd say not very long. The UPS in OP has 360wh.

        I assume these things are basically brownout protection, not runtime

  • digitalterrorist on 26/06/2021 - 00:35
    +2

    Might have to buy one for the olds as they're moving to NBN FTTC soon - should power the NCD, modem and cordless phone for a few hours. Would only be 35W draw in total. Pity officeworks dont do the 600 EI for price match. :(

  • Brakus on 26/06/2021 - 00:36

    Can anyone recommend a compact ups just enough for a modem/router? Maybe get 2 hours out of it

    • MasterScythe on 26/06/2021 - 00:40
      +3

      These are ideal for that use, you dont get much cheaper or smaller in a known brand.

      That said, if your modem/router runs on 5v, you can just put a normal power bank in-line with it.

      And if it runs on 12v, same idea, with something like this;
      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/353241195625

      Lots of extra bother, when you could just use the cyberpower though; they're not high draw devices.

      • Elyxar on 26/06/2021 - 02:20
        -1

        Only drawback would be the interruption.

        • MasterScythe on 26/06/2021 - 12:43

          Are you suggesting the switching speed of the UPS won't be sufficient to keep a low power device, with it's own switch mode power supply (and ergo, internal capacitance) powered?

          If so, based on experience? The older versions of these kept my high-draw servers on at work for 3-5 minutes while they shutdown.

          • Elyxar on 26/06/2021 - 19:29

            @MasterScythe: I was refering the power bank.

            • MasterScythe on 26/06/2021 - 22:25

              @Elyxar: No, a power bank is "always on" there shouldnt be an interruption with that either.

              I have on on my pi.

              Wall to power bank to pi.

      • Brakus on 26/06/2021 - 09:48

        I was thinking getting 1 for the nbn box which is tuck away in a small compartment and the ups in this deal wouldn’t fit. Then another one for the router since they are far apart. Also objective is to protect from surge at the same time.

        This one looks dodgy:
        https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/353241195625

        • MasterScythe on 26/06/2021 - 12:41

          The one you link looks legitimate as hell, you can actually check if the components meet your expectations, and can see it's powered by 18650's.
          Not many sellers show the actual internals.

    • mckayver on 26/06/2021 - 00:42

      yeah this deal.

    • Spizz on 26/06/2021 - 08:47

      The powerboard UPS will be smaller but not cheaper.

  • wosdam on 26/06/2021 - 07:12
    +1

    Cut out the buzzer and you've got a portable power supply for camping. You can even run a solar panel via a regulator to the internal battery.

    • Lolitsjoel on 26/06/2021 - 08:02
      +2

      Be careful if doing this. Make sure your panel will only supply the max 2.6a stated, small agm’s don’t like extra amps when charging

    • iwearpants on 26/06/2021 - 09:20

      Interesting use case.

    • Nom on 26/06/2021 - 15:09
      +1

      Except that cheap UPS units don't usually support cold starting.
      ie You probably need mains power to actually switch it on - it's useless as a portable battery.

  • subydooby on 26/06/2021 - 08:30

    Anybody know if you can replace the battery on these? It states in the specs that the battery is not user replaceable but…

    • iwearpants on 26/06/2021 - 08:51
      +1

      I assume it just means there's no battery door, therefore not fully supported.

    • lachhelix on 26/06/2021 - 12:44
      +1

      I had one and replaced the battery just fine - underside of casing looked a little mangled trying to get it apart but works like a charm with the new battery.

  • howdydood on 26/06/2021 - 10:12
    +2

    These are great, I got one a year or so ago and put it on my Synology DS916+ NAS. I've connected the NAS to the UPS via USB so the NAS will auto shutdown gracefully during extended power outages. My NAS is fully loaded with 4 x 8GB Red drives and normally draws around 70w, so run time will be around 30mins before it shuts down.

    I have a 2nd Cyberpower UPS with 1200w capacity that is connected to my router/switch/POW cameras/Server. It's 4 years old and still has great battery life, even though I get regular alerts that the battery needs replacing cause its too old. It's cool as it automatically tests its own battery every month by running on battery-power alone for a while and testing its discharge time.

    • CacheHunter on 26/06/2021 - 11:53
      +1

      it automatically tests its own battery every month by running on battery-power alone for a while and testing its discharge time

      That sounds like a great feature. I don't think that my BRIC1200ELCD has that. What model do you have?

  • PukeyLuke on 26/06/2021 - 10:30
    +1

    1)If it's just for a short time and you don't use massive amount of data another option is to just tether/hotspot your phone to your computer. Most peoples phone plans give you much more data than you need. On your phone select "metered device" this will stop your computer from automatically updating software or backing up to the cloud, which would eat into your mobile data.
    2) If this UPS is for a laptop and you have a thunderbolt USB/C port then you should be able to charge your laptop from a powerbank. If you don't have a thunderbolt USB/C port then you can buy a Universal Laptop Power Adapter USB/C Notebook Charger then connect it to a powerbank, this will charge your laptop via a powerbank for under $8 even if you don't have a thunderbolt USB/C power port. The powerbank will need to be a minimum PD 45w powerbank.
    3)"Simulated Sine Wave" I'm pretty sure that means modified square wave, which is not ideal for electronic devices such as computers/laptops.

    I use idea 1 and 2 for my device and they both work really well, though it may not work for you.

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