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Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:31 am
by Solar
I just had another idea, what if we connect the computer to a small UPS? That way if the gen could be shut off to be re-fueled, or if it ran out of gas the computer wouldn't die.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:37 am
by Loren
Tried that once (not with this generator). We had an old, really old, POS UPS that worked fine. But, when we tried to upgrade to a modern UPS, it tripped a ground fault on the UPS and would not work at all. Worth trying, but don't be surprised if it doesn't work.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 9:58 am
by Miata GT
How about a replacement battery off eBay for the laptop? Sometimes you can get them quite cheaply.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:24 am
by Alizarin
Folks, do keep in mind that this "new" laptop that Bill has for us will be come the official timing-in-the-trailer laptop. The old one will (hopefully) become a small display to put outside for people to look at times. If it doesn't have a battery and goes out for a few minutes, who cares.
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:25 pm
by WAFlowers
Yep (to what Kenny said). My guess is the "new" laptop will last at least 30 minutes while active on its battery, maybe even an hour or more (depending on the level of CPU and disk activity).
Having the generator shut down periodicly to top up the tank won't be a problem!
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:43 am
by Dave-ROR
WAFlowers wrote:Yep (to what Kenny said). My guess is the "new" laptop will last at least 30 minutes while active on its battery, maybe even an hour or more (depending on the level of CPU and disk activity).
Having the generator shut down periodicly to top up the tank won't be a problem!
Bill what brand laptop?
If it's an IBM T2X series I have extra batteries as well if we want a spare.
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 9:36 am
by WAFlowers
No, it's an older HP from 2000/2001 era.