can the APC backup be placed inside fireplace/ZC cabinet ? Or is there too much heat generated by insert? Just wondering where others have located units ?
APC backup location
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TimfromMA
Minister of Fire
That's a bad idea. The batteries in these things produce hydrogen when charging.
My battery backup is downstairs in the room below the stove for this very reason.
My battery backup is downstairs in the room below the stove for this very reason.
Wilbur Feral
Minister of Fire
At the very least, don't put it inside the fireplace with an insert. Put a plant or something in front of it if it detracts from the look of the room. Batteries are more dangerous than people realize, even if sealed / AGM.
MikeNH
Burning Hunk
My UPS can get warm while running. For this reason I also installed it in the basement below where the stove sits. That and it also provides backup power to our file server and DSL router.
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