old UPS contains some great parts

tamasic1 · 3rd March 2007, 06:45 PM

If you're into parts scavaging like I am then this info's for you.

I came across several older UPS units that were about to be tossed out. I took them home curious just to see what electronics they might have inside. Not bad - contained about 30 MKT caps (box type) of differing values up to 1uf, quite a few MF resistors in both 1/4 and 1/2 watt sizes along with 4 heat sinks (2x2") that clip onto a transistor or small ic. Compaq was the name on the UPS but I believe they were actually APC units. I like FREE!

thomas997 · 4th March 2007, 02:25 AM

Yes, APC (at least the older ones) are well build and have nice parts. High current input filter, mosfets, heatsinks, etc.

I need to get a hold of more

3rd March 2007, 06:45 PM	#1
tamasic1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2006	old UPS contains some great parts If you're into parts scavaging like I am then this info's for you. I came across several older UPS units that were about to be tossed out. I took them home curious just to see what electronics they might have inside. Not bad - contained about 30 MKT caps (box type) of differing values up to 1uf, quite a few MF resistors in both 1/4 and 1/2 watt sizes along with 4 heat sinks (2x2") that clip onto a transistor or small ic. Compaq was the name on the UPS but I believe they were actually APC units. I like FREE!

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4th March 2007, 02:25 AM	#2
thomas997 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver	Yes, APC (at least the older ones) are well build and have nice parts. High current input filter, mosfets, heatsinks, etc. I need to get a hold of more

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