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APC UPS sorted with a new set of batteries.... #ups #apc #3dcandy #batterybackup
APC UPS sorted with a new set of batteries....
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Market Segmentation: EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
One of the things that seriously annoy me about being on the Internet, particularly around the communities heavily influenced by Doctorow and Stallman, is that most of those members, confronted with business decisions influencing design and implementation of devices and services, can only respond with one of two discussion-terminating memes: enshittification or defective by design. I find these answers annoying because they neither attempt to understand how those decisions are made, nor identify a working strategy to make things any better.
I’m putting this preamble here because I totally expect that what I’m about to write here is going to elicit those two responses, and honestly, I don’t have time for those.
When we got the keys to our new house last year, we started almost from bare walls — it took six weeks to get an Internet connection, we (still) have no mobile network signal, and receiving any delivery whatsoever for the first few months was more than just a bit complicated, as our street didn’t exist on any navigation app. In addition to this, before we started actually living in the house, we realized that the electricals were… less than stellar. There are a number of reasons for this and I’m sure I’ll have content fore more posts in the future, but for the time being let’s just say I realised very early on that I wanted to have a battery backup for the NAS, Home Assistant, and network equipment.
While our house, like basically any new build in the UK over the past few years, was built with solar panels on the roof, they amount to a fairly low 3kW at full production, and didn’t come with whole-house batteries. Again, this is something I’ll probably get back to in the future, because I have Opinions on the complaints about grid stability, while having set up companies to skim and scam left and right.
UPSes are definitely not a new topic for me. I have (co-)maintained both NUT and APCUPSD for years in Gentoo Linux, as having multiple UPS for different rooms was a necessity, when I lived in Italy — since my mother’s house is located in a terrible zone for power supply, and still getting multi-hours maintenance blackouts at least once a month every winter. But instead of going straight to APC (pardon, Schneider Electric nowadays), I decided to take a look at EcoFlow — a company I had not bought anything from before, but that I kept hearing about both from YouTubers (paid and not) and from Ukrainians.
My primary interest here, was to have a long-running battery so that, even in the event the power was lost while we were out of the house, we wouldn’t have to hurry back to be able to monitor it. Most UPSes, even in the professional or server space, are designed to deal with short interruptions, the interim between a power loss failure and the bringing up of separate supplies such as diesel generators, or just the time needed to save open files and turn off the computer.
But there’s a different class of devices that became common in the last few years: portable, large-capacity batteries, which EcoFlow (but also Anker, and a bunch of other companies) is quite well known for. These are designed to operate for a much longer time with lower drain requirements, which felt a much better fit for the networking gear, rather than the workstation-oriented high-drain, low-capacity UPSes. And indeed, there’s no contest in terms of “bang for your buck.” With a whole lot of caveats, of course.
Conceptually, there’s very little difference between an UPS, a portable battery, or many of the demand-shift batteries that are being sold: you get the battery of cells itself, a BMS (battery management system) to handle the charge/discharge and monitor the health, and an inverter to supply the 230V output. Admittedly an UPS also tends to have a user-serviceable management interface, but as it turns out, some of the EcoFlow batteries come with a NUT-compatible USB HID interface for that as well — and pretty much all of them have Bluetooth of WiFi connectivity nowadays.
The inverter is a bit of a weird sticking point for me — basically everything I power from an UPS or a battery takes the 230V AC and will then linearize it to DC anyway. I find it annoying that we haven’t really standardized on a high-power 48VDC bus for home/small-office equipment.
To put some numbers in, at the time of writing, with £600 you can either get the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus (the one I have) or, depending on the supplier, the APC BR1500GI. Comparing these is hard, but I believe this is close to a fair comparison in terms of equivalent purchasing power. At the time of writing, Amazon’s price for the BR1500GI is a third down compared to Schneider Electric’s own website, showing it as effectively quite cheaper than the EcoFlow, but prices vary for both of them during the year.
The APC one actually shares the same “battery cartridge” with at least another model, which is a rackmount version that, on Schneider Electric’s website, is priced at over £1000. This is a major difference between the portable batteries and UPSes, which I’ll get back to later — when you buy an UPS, you usually expect to be able to replace its battery after some time, while you can’t really do that with a portable battery.
The APC model is rated for 1500 VA or 865W — that’s power (drain), not energy (capacity)! If you want a video essay explanation, refer to Alec’s great video over at Technology Connections. When buying UPSes for offices, you often spec them for how much equipment you can back up, and mostly accept the runtime they provide it – this is by my experience both as buyer and seller of UPSes to small and medium offices – which is why the headline number, the one that is in the model number, reflects the maximum power, and you’ll need to dig quite a bit to find a capacity value. Conversely, most portable batteries are specified based on their capacity — the DELTA 3 Plus is a 1024Wh battery, which is the first number you see around it, with a maximum output of 1800W.
The next step, for a comparison to be valid, is to figure out what the capacity of the APC version is. For this, it’s easier to observe the battery cartridge (if you think this is a strange name, that’s what Schneider Electric calls them — “battery pack” is what I’ve always called them, personally): APCRBC124. This format of battery pack, with different capacity, is quite common for Schneider’s devices — as far as I know, though, you cannot just cheat and get a higher-capacity pack for a lower-power model to extend its runtime, even though the batteries are the same size, and the same voltage (24V), and they’re used on models with different maximum drain (1500VA and 1000VA.)
The Schneider Electric battery pack is rated for 9Ah at 24V: 216Wh — note here, while multiplying volts by amperes doesn’t quite work for AC (thus the difference between the VA rating versus the Watt rating on the APC UPS), for battery capacity this is the standard way to represent this. Compare this to the 1024Wh (51.2V at 20Ah) of the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus.
Comparing these specs (together with a video from, I believe, Functional Print Friday, which I can’t find again showing some maritime battery comparison) is what got me interested in trying to use the EcoFlow battery instead of a “classic” UPS — we’re talking about nearly five times the capacity and more than twice the sustained drain, for roundabout the same price (or a lot less if you compare it with the “professional” rackable versions.) Sure, you need to do quite a bit more work to replace the EcoFlow if it fails (re-wiring a bunch of stuff, which particularly for a rack setup is non-negligible work), but assuming a similarly proportional life span, the economics appear to be well skewed in front of EcoFlow style batteries over “old school” UPSes with their lead-acid batteries.
Is this all a scam? Is it intentionally designed to be bad? Not really — these are generally different markets. EcoFlow has been encroaching in Schneider Electric’s home customers with adding UPS functionality to their Plus series, but that doesn’t really mean much. I have… peculiar experience with UPSes which is the main reason why I don’t go for no-brand or white label UPSes anymore — that market, the one that EcoFlow entirely ate out already by now, hasn’t been on Schneider Electric’s radar for a long time, from what I can see.
So this is already a first point of market segmentation: APC devices have still a lot of valid use cases where their price is warranted. A rack-mounted UPS where you can replace the battery pack without having to touch any of the power wiring is indeed something that is very valuable in the right conditions. Schneider Electric is also providing a lot more certifications, which again have their own value, particularly if insurances are involved.
Now, even within EcoFlow’s own offerings, there are different markets covered. I briefly hinted at demand-shifting batteries as a different beast from portable batteries. Indeed EcoFlow sells STREAM-series batteries that are designed for demand-shifting: you charge them either during the day through solar, or – if you have a flexible tariff – during the night when it’s cheaper, and then discharge them when you run appliances and it would cost you more. I could have probably used one of those (particularly the STREAM AC Pro, which allows “off-grid” usage), but they have a lot of different parameters and usage patterns compared to the portable batteries.
Can you do demand-shifting on the DELTA series? Well, in theory yes — although EcoFlow’s own support people don’t recommend it, and indeed when they do sign up folks for testing new experimental integrations with, for example, Octopus Energy, they only do so for folks that are on their STREAM or OCEAN series.
I actually wanted to be able to do so with Home Assistant integration at some point, and looked into what options I had. As it turns out, neither the EcoFlow app, nor the unofficial Home Assistant integration, have a way to stop the battery from charging while there is AC on the input. This again is market segmentation: the BMS surely has a way to disconnect the input power, but that’s not a feature needed for this type of device. I “solved” this part by attaching it via a smart plug, which allows me to “artificially” cut the power to the battery, if I want it to discharge… which is a good thing to have, to be able to test your battery — because you test your backups, or you can’t be sure you have any!
And indeed, the first time I tested the battery for a real backup usage, it turned out to cut itself out at 70% capacity, weird! Turns out, it likely was overheating — the battery is at the bottom of a shelf in the closet, and there was no real air flow even with the built-in fan triggering. So even though the battery rating is to operate at 55°C temperature (and I assume this meant ambient temperature), and the closet itself is nowhere close to that, the BMS did jump to over 60°C just before cutting out.
I have then added a USB-powered fan, which is powered by the very same battery, just to move enough air away from the top of the battery that easily lowered the reported BMS temperature by 15°C! Running with half the usual load (turning off the NAS, because there was no reason to risk the disks on the first test), I could get the battery down to 50% without overheating or cutting off. Another test with the NAS appears to confirm the finding: a fan to move just enough air away is all it takes for the battery to operate, at least in the winter — I’ll see how this all looks like in the summer.
There is another issue: the Delta 3 Plus is actually designed to work as an UPS, intentionally. It does indeed have HID protocol support when you connect a data cable (best if a A-to-C) to one of the C ports in the front — annoyingly that does mean that you can only power one device via USB-PD. But when I tried setting this up on my TrueNAS, the kernel fails to enable the HID support:
hid-generic 0003:3746:FFFF.0004: unbalanced collection at end of report descriptionCode language: CSS (css)I saw a few other reports on a bunch of forums, and a few people saying that they managed to get it to work after a firmware update. Unfortunately I have not done any firmware update on mine in a while, because the largest design issue of all, is that the firmware update process for EcoFlow is completely broken.
It is reasonable to expect that during the firmware update, the power outlets on the battery would be cut off, causing it to turn off whatever it is connected to it. It is less expected that the battery would do so before it finished downloading the firmware image. It means that your Internet connection (ONT + Router + WiFi) needs to be outside of the battery’s power before you start the firmware update, or it will just abort midway through (thankfully, no bricking involved.)
If the firmware update coders had a little bit more care to download the firmware and necessary scripts first, then no problem would have appeared from that.
To conclude — do I regret not going for the proven and tested APC BR-1500GI? I think not. The operating temperature for that model is even lower than the EcoFlow, so it’s likely it’s going to have the same problem, if the ventilation is the problem. And running for half an hour is still a lot more than the full capacity of the APC would have been. I honestly think my only issue is that the NAS I’m using uses an AC-to-DC powerbrick, causing the inverter to do most of the work — unfortunately even though the NAS I’m using would barely fit into the USB PD specs (19V, max draw 280W), it’s well above the max power of the USB-C ports on the EcoFlow.
#APC #Batteries #EcoFlow #Energy #UPS
‘Call My Agent!’ Star Nicolas Maury On Directing TV Series ‘Seasons’ & Capturing Life’s Bittersweet Moments: “It Is Both Disaster & Happiness, Sometimes At The Same Time”
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Can technology be designed by and for communities? 🛠️
In Colombia, Colnodo and local communities like RedINC are co-designing environmental sensors to monitor air and water quality. This project shows that when scientific knowledge meets local experience, we build a fairer future. 🌱
Read more about this project at https://www.apc.org/en/blog/seeding-change-community-networks-cultivating-future-where-technology-and-social-and
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Ich würde mich freuen, ein paar Empfehlungen, Erfahrungskurzberichte und Tipps zu bekommen, haut einfach raus, was Ihr so kennt, könnt, betreibt oder (weil nie Stromausfall) für sinnlos haltet...
Oder jemand weiss, wie ich das Ding hier DOCH zum überwachten Lauf bekomme:
#digitus USV Typ DN-170075 (Ersteinsatz 12/2022, wäre andernfalls quasi vermutlich abzugeben weil Windows...)
#DID
#linuxmint #syncthing #duplicati #grsync #crontabui #unifi
#usv / #ups #apc #apcupsd #nut
#dutgemacht
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I #DID it!
Seit drei Tagen ist mein WIN 10 -Zuhause-Alles-Ferkel-Server verrentet (Hardware BJ 2010, immerhin...) und LinuxMint hat übernommen:
#linuxmint ✅
#syncthing ✅
#duplicati ✅
#grsync + #crontabui ✅
#unifi (controller) ⚠️ wip...
Zu meinem Glück fehlt mir jetzt noch eine neue #usv / #ups , die ich ansteuern kann, vermutlich #apc über #apcupsd , am Liebsten hätte ich was Grafisches.
Bisher lief eine #digitus DN-170075 , die ich über #nut nicht zum Laufen bekomme.
📌Han sido 12 meses de una actividad constante, casi frenética, con una dinámica de estar muy a pie de calle
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APC Begins Nationwide E-Membership Registration Exercise: The All Progressives Congress, APC, has commenced its e-membership registration exercise across all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, announced the development in a post shared on his verified X account on Wednesday. According to Prof Yilwatda, the registration exercise will […] http://dlvr.it/TQ55P0 #News #APC
Wike: 5 major things to know about his 2026 Rivers political declaration
Story Highlights
From setting a strict timeline for the next campaign cycle to reaffirming his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, here are the five critical takeaways from the Minister’s recent address in Rivers State regarding his political future and current challenges.
Table of Contents- 1. The Burden of Being ‘Most Abused’
- 2. The January 2026 Start Date
- 3. Total Loyalty to President Tinubu
- 4. A Warning to Latecomers
- 5. The Sanctity of Agreements
- Conclusion
The political atmosphere in Rivers State took a definitive shape on Saturday, December 27, 2025, when the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, broke his silence on the timing for the next election cycle.
Speaking at a thanksgiving service in Ochiba community, Ahoada East Local Government Area, the former governor did not mince words about the personal cost of his political style.
This gathering, organised by former Deputy Speaker Chibudom Nwuche, served as the platform for Wike to address both his supporters and critics directly. He painted a picture of a leader under fire, claiming that his insistence on accountability has made him a target for constant verbal attacks from opponents who misunderstand his methods.
1. The Burden of Being ‘Most Abused’
Wike opened up about the emotional toll of his position in a rare moment of vulnerability. He told the gathering that, aside from President Bola Tinubu, he considers himself the most insulted politician currently operating in Nigeria.
The Minister attributed these attacks to his refusal to compromise on standards, stating that people often mistake his firmness for arrogance. This statement aligns with recent controversies, as reports surfaced where Wike denies calling naval officer a fool after viral clash during a public engagement.
2. The January 2026 Start Date
Perhaps the most significant news from the event was the official timeline for political activities in Rivers State. Wike declared that the machinery for the next political battle will formally roar to life in January 2026.
He warned stakeholders that now is the time for governance, not premature campaigning. By setting this date, the Minister aims to focus on delivering dividends of democracy before the inevitable distraction of the ballot box returns.
3. Total Loyalty to President Tinubu
Wike used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to the President, dismissing any rumours of a rift or realignment. He reminded the audience how Rivers State stood firm for Tinubu during the 2023 elections when other regions wavered.
His support for the President remains based on principle and shared goals for national development. The Minister stressed that he does not break agreements, a trait that defines his relationship with the central government.
4. A Warning to Latecomers
The former governor appeared to take a swipe at politicians who recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He suggested that their support came too late and lacked the conviction shown by early backers.
Wike implied that fair-weather friends who join the train only when victory is secure cannot expect the same regard as those who fought in the trenches. He noted that his camp will not allow anyone to take them for granted as the new cycle approaches.
5. The Sanctity of Agreements
Finally, Wike doubled down on the importance of honouring political deals, regardless of the consequences. He argued that many of the attacks against him stem from his demand that parties stick to written or unwritten pacts.
This stance on internal party discipline is well documented, especially considering how Wike clashes with Makinde Bala over PDP secretariat control in recent months. For Wike, a deal is a bond, and breaking it is the ultimate political sin.
Conclusion
As January 2026 approaches, the political landscape in Rivers State looks set for another intense period of activity. Wike has drawn his line in the sand, leaving friends and foes alike to decide where they stand before the whistle blows.
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Experimental British amphibious tank/personnel carrier, testing in London, just after WW1, 1918
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APC doesn’t pressurize any opposition member to decamp – Presidency: The Presidency has dismissed claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is coercing opposition politicians into defecting to the ruling party, insisting that those crossing over are doing so voluntarily. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said defectors are motivated […] http://dlvr.it/TPqWjp #Entertainment #APC
Tinubu declares journey to reclaim Osun has begun
Key Points
- Tinubu calls Oyebamiji’s win the start of a journey. The message urged unity and focus across the state.
- The primary was held in Osogbo and used affirmation. Delegates affirmed Oyebamiji after aspirants stepped down voluntarily.
- Tinubu praised aspirants who stepped down for party loyalty. The president asked the candidate to include former rivals.
President Bola Tinubu congratulated Munirudeen Oyebamiji on his primary victory. The president called this the start of reclaiming Osun. Bayo Onanuga issued the statement on Tinubu’s behalf.
Image Credit: via InstagramThe APC primary took place in Osogbo and used affirmation. Governor Monday Okpebholo chaired the session and presided. Other coverage also noted Adeleke resigns from PDP.
How the consensus formed
Aspirants stepped down after intense late night talks at the state level. The decision followed a meeting that included presidency envoys and elders. Party leaders framed the move as unity before the coming polls.
Delegates at the venue used voice votes to affirm the candidate publicly. Governor Monday Okpebholo led the proceedings as committee chair on Saturday. Observers said the affirmation aimed to calm rifts within the party.
Reports said several aspirants stepped aside after talks with Tinubu in Abuja. The arrangement helped avert what could have been a bruising contest. Local outlets reported unrelated items like Prophet Jeremiah prophecy for Soludo.
Tinubu’s message and what comes next
Tinubu urged Oyebamiji to be magnanimous in victory. The president asked inclusion of all leaders and former rivals. The appeal aims to keep the APC united ahead of the polls.
Oyebamiji now prepares to face Governor Ademola Adeleke next year. Adeleke won his party’s ticket at a separate poll. The race is shaping into a high stakes statewide battle.
Music star Davido was present during parts of the event. Local outlets also linked to Davido appointment to Osun fund. The development adds a celebrity angle to Osun’s campaign story.
Share to friends#2026Governorship #Adeleke #APC #Davido #Osun #Oyebamiji #Tinubu #ValidUpdates
Tinubu Congratulates Bola Oyebamiji, Urges APC to Reclaim Osun in 2026 Governorship Election: President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bola Oyebamiji on his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Osun State and urged him to work towards securing victory in the August 8, 2026 election. The president’s message was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by his spokesperson, Bayo… http://dlvr.it/TPpbJT #Politics #APC #BolaOyebamiji #BolaTinubu
Invitación a Escuchar la Serie: Postales Sonoras para una Internet Feminista
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, on Tuesday, announced that he has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
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