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 APC SRT3000XLI Uninterruptible Power Supply

As mentioned on [url=https://trad-lighting.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=32&pid=483#top_display_media][b]this picture[/b][/url], we had to replace our 3kVA Uninterruptible Power Supply last year, due to the original one bricking itself during a firmware update grrrr... 

It feeds our [url=https://trad-lighting.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=32&pid=484#top_display_media][b]network rack[/b][/url] and the red sockets on the [url=https://trad-lighting.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=32&pid=132#top_display_media] [b]dado trunking[/b][/url] above our desks. It's an online double-conversion type, which means the output is always being fed from the battery via the inverter, so there is no switchover delay in the event of a power failure.

Also, we bought an additional battery pack for this one, to give extended run time. With both PCs and all other accessories in the rack online, it has an approximate run time of 4h 45m, although this can obviously vary as things take more or less power.

We also made a trolley for it so it can be (relatively) easily moved from its normal position under Sammi's desk if necessary (it's (...) heavy..!)
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APC SRT3000XLI Uninterruptible Power Supply


As mentioned on this picture, we had to replace our 3kVA Uninterruptible Power Supply last year, due to the original one bricking itself during a firmware update grrrr...

It feeds our network rack and the red sockets on the dado trunking above our desks. It's an online double-conversion type, which means the output is always being fed from the battery via the inverter, so there is no switchover delay in the event of a power failure.

Also, we bought an additional battery pack for this one, to give extended run time. With both PCs and all other accessories in the rack online, it has an approximate run time of 4h 45m, although this can obviously vary as things take more or less power.

We also made a trolley for it so it can be (relatively) easily moved from its normal position under Sammi's desk if necessary (it's (...) heavy..!)

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Sammi   [Sun 15 Mar 2026 at 02:01]
We had it delivered on the 29th August and both sets of couriers went above and beyond when it came to delivering it. Love
We were told that it was a kerbside delivery, in other words it arrives, the courier puts the pallet on the pavement and buggers off, but they carried both halves into the lobby for us to deal with there.! Mind Blown
Ria   [Tue 09 Jun 2026 at 14:35]
Guess what..? We now have another new machine, the one in the photo above decided to throw up a weird and wonderful fault and after ages on the phone to tech support (who are based in the Philippines, where the units are made) they decided the machine should be replaced under warranty. The new new one arrived yesterday, so hopefully it'll last a bit longer..! At least this fault wasn't our doing, so we didn't have to shell out for the replacement.

The guy on the tech support line was excellent, by the way, and organised the replacement within 24 hours. Sadly it took over a week to get here Rolling Eyes but that was down to the couriers (DHL) rather than the manufacturers.
Sammi   [Tue 09 Jun 2026 at 14:40]
My next DIY project is to build a wooden case for it à la BBC.! Cool
Ria   [Sun 20 Sep 2026 at 04:06]
Which is now done, must take another photo..!

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