[NTLUG:Discuss] Off topic... Souping up a UPS.

[Richard Geoffrion]

Ok...so this isn't exactly a linux question....but if I can do this it would
make for a GREAT upgrade to my linux UPS..

I have an APC BackUPS 450.  it uses two 6volt 12Amp Hour  batteries
connected in series.

(straight lines equal conectors between the positive and negative terminals
of each battery)

  to
UPS
|       |
+     -

-___+

Does anyone know for sure what would the consequences would be if I replaced
the batteries with two 12 volt 7.2Amp Hour batteries BUT I would connect
them in parallel.  And...is this the proper way to connect them in parallel?


to UPS

  |       |
  +     -
    \   /
     \/
    /  \
 -      +

How will this affect the recharging mechanism?  How does the Amp Hours
difference between the two voltage of batteries affect runtime?

inquiring minds want ....more POWER!

-Richard....the "I hope I don't burn my house down this Christmas" computer
guy.