[G4] OT, Dead APC backup

[R. Sigismonti]

If I'm not mistaken, the human heart rate is close to 60 beats per 
minute, not per second.  As long as the battery is really dead and the 
power plug is removed from the outlet, there is no danger of a shock 
from a UPS.

Sig



On Apr 20, 2004, at 11:01 PM, Snow White wrote:

> Most times the units will function with a new battery installed, but 
> you must open it to see what battery specifically it needs and most 
> times batteries are need what a new unit costs.  When you want to open 
> a UPS pay attention to the Htz.  50-60 Htz is the same frequency as 
> the human heart.  So, with the right frequency you can jump-stop your 
> heart.  Always use insulated pliers to uncouple the batteries to avoid 
> a shock.  Thankfully this frequency is very rare in UPSes that are 
> sold, therefore most are reasonably safe to work inside - just be 
> careful.  By the way, they are very simple devices inside.
>
> Most battery companies sell only minimum orders and a single UPS does 
> not require enough batteries to surpass the minimum order - collect 
> them up and fix all at once.
>
> Don't forget to recycle the batteries - the dumps do not need the 
> toxic chemicals from your batteries.  In Canada, Canadian Tire and 
> some Fire Stations will take them at no charge.
>
> jj
>
>
> On Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at 08:48 PM, Power Macintosh G4 List wrote:
>
>> OT, Dead APC backup
>> Date: Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:40:50 -0400
>> Message-ID: <Sea2-F61dihBtak6Eln0004c2e7 at hotmail.com>
>>
>> Hi all. I was given an old APC backup - 600SmartUp. I wasn't told 
>> whether it
>> worked or not - it doesn't. I'm assuming that the internal battery is 
>> dead.
>> Is the thing junk?
>
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