"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
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wrote:

VERY common problem on "A Piece of Crap" UPS systems (as well as
some
cheaper ones) but when they split they don't leak.

Their battery float voltage can be adjusted, if you don't mind fussing
with them and know what to set it to.
http://www.jjoseph.org/notes/apc_sma..._float_voltage

they are designed to recharge quickly so they are ready for the
next
minor outage. That way they can use a smaller battery and sell them
at
a price that most users can afford.

I have small, cheap Conext and Newpoint UPSs that take half a day to
recharge after a run time test. IIRC they draw about 25W from the AC
line when fully discharged.

jsw