[mythtv-users] Linux mythtv ups?

[William]

Brad DerManouelian wrote:
> On Sep 29, 2008, at 8:03 PM, robbinsck1 at gmail.com wrote:
>
>   
>> Can anyone here recommend a good ups with serial/usb controlled  
>> shutdown capabilities for backend? I lost everything once in a power  
>> failure, taking 6 hours to restore....UGgggh!!
>>     
>
> I've always used APC UPS's. They're a little more expensive, but the  
> open source driver works well in linux and the batteries on the  
> expensive ones last a long time. I had one that I paid $150 for, but I  
> keep replacing the battery about once a year. The one I paid $500 for  
> has been going strong for 2 1/2 years. In the long run, I think it's  
> going to be cheaper.
>
>   

You can make those cheap ones last quite a bit longer by cycling the 
battery every 2-3 months. Simply allow the battery to discharge to the 
auto-shutoff point and then recharge. Will keep the battery fresh for 
2-3 years instead of just one.