[Gllug] UPS Battery life

[Dylan]

Hi All,

Currently, I have 3 boxes powered from a UPS which also powers the 
network switch and ADSL router. When I am leaving the flat and expect to be 
away for a few days, I simply switch off the UPS and the power failure 
triggers a clean orderly shutdown. The switch gradually discharges the 
battery, so the UPS is regularly (weekly) partially discharged, and 
occasionally (2 or 3 times a year) completely discharged.

Clearly this is a Good Thing wrt my electricity bill, and other related ways. 
But is it good for the batteries? I don't know what type of battery they are, 
but it is a compaq unit which has been running reliably for three years on 
this scheme, and was second hand when I got it.

Any information and comments most gratefully received

Dylan
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