CyberPower 425VA CP425SLG Standby UPS Backup

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12-31-2019 at 11:58 AM #3

Has anyone used a UPS for a garage door opener? I was thinking of one due to losing power a few times and not being able to get in. just need to open to get into the garage when power is out - nothing fancy.

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12-31-2019 at 12:00 PM #4

That is an interesting idea, but I don't think batteries like temperature extremes. I wonder if the battery would die fast in the cold winter.

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12-31-2019 at 12:03 PM #5

If the ups cant supply enough current to your garage opener it won't work at all. You can get garage openers with backup batteries

Edit: my Chamberlain has a battery backup. Lasts about 20 openings. But that's on a full charge on a fresh battery they last about as long as batteries in any other ups, meaning the battery needs replacement every so often.

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12-31-2019 at 12:06 PM #6

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Has anyone used a UPS for a garage door opener? I was thinking of one due to losing power a few times and not being able to get in. just need to open to get into the garage when power is out - nothing fancy.

This is good for small electronics, not beefy garage door openers moving big doors with a ton of wattage.

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12-31-2019 at 12:08 PM #7

If you need more juice this is available for $60 from Costco.com (850VA / 460W).

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12-31-2019 at 12:11 PM #8

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Has anyone used a UPS for a garage door opener? I was thinking of one due to losing power a few times and not being able to get in. just need to open to get into the garage when power is out - nothing fancy.

This wouldn't work for a garage door considering you would use it much later after the power goes out. Garage doors are high wattage when activated. They are ~1/2hp+ after all

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12-31-2019 at 12:33 PM #9

Amazon reviews say 1/8th don't work on receipt. I know I have received them with expired batteries. Is B&H good for returns like that?

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12-31-2019 at 12:33 PM #10

A garage door opener needs about 1500 watts of surge power just to get the motor started.

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12-31-2019 at 12:40 PM #12

I wonder if someone has used this battery back up for sump pump

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12-31-2019 at 12:59 PM #13

Thanks for the feedback guys - repped & decided not to buy. Was really hoping this would be a good idea, as it would also serve function to power my wyze cam in the scuttle space looking out during an outage.

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12-31-2019 at 01:03 PM #14

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I wonder if someone has used this battery back up for sump pump

This is a very low capacity UPS mostly just good for dealing with momentary loss of power without causing computers to reboot. The max pumping time you'd get out of this is on the order of 5 minutes which wouldn't help too much. There are some beefier battery backup solutions out there but they're gonna cost you at least $200 to get started. I'm looking into building my own backup solution using deep cycle batteries and a decent power inverter/charger to keep my gas furnace operable during a loss of power and there are some guides out there if you wanted a starting point.

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12-31-2019 at 01:04 PM #15

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Amazon reviews say 1/8th don't work on receipt. I know I have received them with expired batteries. Is B&H good for returns like that?

Yes. but beware, without valid reason return will not be accepted at there shipping cost. You cannot say you don't like it and send back.

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Rating:	(5 out of 5 stars)
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Product Name:	Cyber Power CP425SLG - UPS - 255 Watt - 425 VA (87543S)
Product Description:	The CyberPower standby CP425SLG uninterruptible power supply (UPS) safeguards home/office computers and other electronics from surges, spikes, sags, brownouts and other power abnormalities. Its composite integrated circuitry offers advanced lightning protection.The patented GreenPower UPS technology used in this UPS unit reduces energy-usage and cooling costs associated with UPS power protection.This rugged unit is equipped with a RJ11 port which protects against surges from phone or network disruptions. The small footprint design is ideal for horizontal or vertical placement, and is even wall mountable.. Device Type: UPS - external. Dimensions (WxDxH): 6 in x 9.8 in x 3 in. Weight: 5.1 lbs. Load Rating: Individual PC. Output Voltage: AC 120 V ± 7% ( 50/60 Hz ). Power Provided: 255 Watt / 425 VA. Output connector(s): 8 x power NEMA 5-15. Battery: Lead acid 3.6 Ah. Battery Form Factor: Internal. Batteries Qty: 1. Run Time (Up To): 2 min at full load. Networking: USB. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista / 2000 / XP. Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years warranty. UPC: 649532609475
Manufacturer:	Cyber Power Systems
Model Number:	87543S
Product SKU:	1247545
UPC:	649532609475

Output Voltage:	120 V AC
Green Compliant:	Yes
Dataline Protection:	RJ-11
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority:	ENERGY STARRoHS
Maximum Battery Recharge Time:	8 Hour
Input Voltage:	110 V AC
Battery Chemistry:	Sealed Lead Acid
Number of Batteries:	1
Load Capacity (Watt):	255 W
Certifications & Standards:	UL1778cUL 107.3FCC DOC Class B
Load Capacity (VA):	425 VA
Software Included:	PowerPanel Personal Edition UPS Management Software
Receptacles:	4 x NEMA 5-15R
Backup/Run Time (Full Load):	2 Minute
Plug/Connector Type:	NEMA 5-15P
Form Factor:	Desktop
USB:	Yes
Backup/Run Time (Half Load):	7 Minute

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