[geeks] UPS Battery

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> On Fri, 30 Apr 2004, Dan Duncan wrote:
> 
> > I use used car batteries for a number of tasks like this.
> 
> > Should I not be doing this?
> 
> I guess it depends on how well-ventilated your hacking area is.  Some car
> batteries put out a whole load of toxic vapors when they're charging and
> discharging.

Agreed.  A ventilated, wooden battery box would be ideal.  Don't want
any hydrogen buildup.  Other "fumes" are not too nice either.  As far as
the actual electricity part, no problem as long as the charger part of the
UPS can handle the charging without overheating (usually they can).