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#2853476 19-Jan-2022 14:16

Jase2985:

would something like a constant vigil sentry lite (would need 2 for 3 devices) do the trick? you select your battery size. That is on the basis that all the devices use the same input power.

Looks like a neat idea, don't think it's big enough though. Seems to be designed as the perfect solution for someone with just an ONT + Router/Wireless

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#2853481 19-Jan-2022 14:44

insane:

Looks like a neat idea, don't think it's big enough though. Seems to be designed as the perfect solution for someone with just an ONT + Router/Wireless

It's probably worth calling them for a chat, they're quite helpful. You can put a decent sized battery onto it. I've had one for a few years and it's worked well, other than the PSU getting very hot at one point and needing to be replaced.

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#2853486 19-Jan-2022 14:47

littlehead:
We've used the Eaton 5E line a lot at work for small-ish loads and I use them personally at home as well. The 850VA/480W version is what I use. It is the largest before they start to use fans for cooling which can be quite noisy. User replacing the battery is very simple, though would void the warranty obviously.

One nice thing is that you can use them as a mains power battery power pack. They don't require being connected to active mains power before providing power to their sockets. Has been handy in a couple of situations for things that aren't USB powered. They will beep every 30 seconds or so while on battery.

Dimensions are 148H x 100W x 288D but the power cable at the back adds another 50mm to the depth. No in-built network based monitoring but it has a USB port for monitoring which is compatible with NUT. I plug it into a Raspberry Pi to monitor it on my network. Adding a USB cable would add extra depth to the above as that plugs in at the front. Would highly recommend getting a UPS with a USB port for monitoring with NUT if no native network monitoring. Can feed into many different systems.

FWIW I also have an Eaton 5E and it's been great over the last year for me. It's kept my Synology running every time I've had a power outage, fairly frequent in my area. Not sure whether it's appropriate for your specific needs, but I can happy recommend this unit.

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#2853535 19-Jan-2022 14:57

I vote for Constant Vigil. I have had one for years. When I went to WISP, I had it modified for 24 volts on one output. I use a small standard car battery with it, not sure of the capacity. It runs the wireless router and ATA for at least a few hours. Not sure how long because it has never run out. We keep one old house phone that draws power from the ATA so we can still make and receive calls (no cell phone). For Internet I just use one of the laptops. If the battery runs out, there is always another. This is a simple, elegant solution that has served us well for years.

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