B Black6 New Member Jul 17, 2008 #1 I've got a couple of servers connected to a UPS and have noticed that I am starting to get a battery acid smell. There are no indications of an overload on the UPS. Typically would the smell signal an overload or a problem with the charging system?
I've got a couple of servers connected to a UPS and have noticed that I am starting to get a battery acid smell. There are no indications of an overload on the UPS. Typically would the smell signal an overload or a problem with the charging system?
TFT VIP Member Jul 27, 2008 #3 Seems like a battery is overheating and failing, there well may be a pressure build up and acid is leaking so it's best to disconnect and remove it.
Seems like a battery is overheating and failing, there well may be a pressure build up and acid is leaking so it's best to disconnect and remove it.
B Black6 New Member Jul 27, 2008 #4 It turned out to be a bad battery that was overheating. The batteries had expanded so badly that I spend about ten minutes prying them out of the UPS.
It turned out to be a bad battery that was overheating. The batteries had expanded so badly that I spend about ten minutes prying them out of the UPS.
jdbennet New Member Jul 27, 2008 #5 i think they are just standard 12v or 24v sealed lead acid batteries, should be able to get replacements in maplin, radio shack etc...
i think they are just standard 12v or 24v sealed lead acid batteries, should be able to get replacements in maplin, radio shack etc...
