Simple inverter

A transformer without a battery will make a working inverter for a car. The assembly process will proceed according to the following scheme:

1. disassembling the uninterruptible power supply: removing the battery, biting off the terminals, stripping the ends;
2. searching for a connector for connecting to the network (if there is a connector, it should be removed; if not, the wires are bitten off the board and the ends are stripped);
3. The wires from the battery must be connected using a soldering iron to the wires from the connector located on the rear panel; the soldering points are not isolated;
4. The cigarette lighter socket is soldered to the device, observing polarity and insulating the soldering points;
5. excluded internal speaker devices (teared off with pliers or the board is removed);
6. assembling the case by adding standard sockets (for some UPSs they are already included in the original design).

Read also: We will explain in detail how to connect a UPS to a computer.

UPS for gas boiler

A computer UPS is also suitable for a gas boiler. Conversion process should be done as follows:

1. deletion faulty unit nutrition;
2. creating contact clamps taking into account polarity (it is better to make clamps of different colors to indicate plus and minus) by making 2 holes, fixing the contact clamps and soldering to them previously suitable indoor unit computer power cables;
3. to prevent premature failure of the device due to overheating, you will need to install fans with or without a housing, connected in series (to start them, it is recommended to use an LED, soldering its leads to the winding of a small relay, and to one of the relay contacts you will need to solder a wire from the incoming “+” battery battery, and to the second - a free red wire from the fan, another free black wire is soldered to the negative of the battery).

12 volt source

A failed uninterruptible power supply Can be adapted to a 12 volt source. This is done very simply. First, you will need to connect an outlet to the UPS cord. To do this, one end is initially cut off from it. After performing this procedure using an uninterruptible power supply You can now charge your phone. By further simple transformations described above, you can increase the power homemade device(see the part about the inverter).

The Metal+ company offers its customers in Moscow the acceptance of batteries from UPS, the price of which is higher than the capital average. We have a network of collection points, trained specialists, equipped transport for removing batteries and favorable conditions for customers.

Why is it profitable to sell the battery from a UPS?

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries are considered one of the safest self-contained chemical energy sources and are used to protect professional and household equipment. personal computers from strong changes in electrical voltage in the network. Their durability is 3-5 years, depending on the intensity and operating conditions.

Once a battery reaches the end of its life, it becomes dangerous (lead acid “filling”), but it cannot simply be thrown into a landfill or stored at home. It is necessary to dispose of it, and the owner is faced with the question of how to properly and quickly dispose of the battery from the uninterruptible power supply?

UPS batteries are accepted by special companies that have the necessary permits, trained specialists and recycling experience. In the capital of the Russian Federation, the Metal+ company is ready to offer you such a service, which:

• accepts used batteries from uninterruptible power supply systems at its collection points;
• helps to quickly remove and dispose of batteries in accordance with the requirements of regulatory organizations;
• protect the environment and health of workers;
• avoid serious environmental fines.

Buying batteries is beneficial for recycling companies that extract chemically pure non-ferrous metals from batteries (the cost is 50% lower than new ones). Therefore, prices for UPSs are quite high, and you have the opportunity to conveniently and without problems get rid of a dangerous battery, and also make money from it!

Battery acceptance conditions

If you are deciding where to return UPS batteries in Moscow, contact Metal+, whose specialists accept any UPS model on favorable terms. We offer two delivery options:

• Pickup to a battery collection point in Moscow, where you can deliver the batteries yourself. The points operate seven days a week, are equipped with precise scales and containers for storing batteries, and provide customer payments on the spot.
• Delivery by our specially equipped transport from anywhere in the capital and Moscow region. The transport is equipped with mobile scales.

Depends on:

• • masses and capacities;

• type (polyethylene/polypropylene) and condition of the housing;
• non-ferrous metal content;
• volume of metal supplied (wholesale is always more expensive).

We accept batteries from uninterruptible power supplies at a price of 70 rubles/kg, which is higher than the capital average (you can check prices in our price list on the website). We can also calculate the preliminary cost of scrap metal when you call.

Our reception points offer:

• work seven days a week;
• accurate weighing of metal volume;
• rapid recycling of UPS batteries in a specialized workshop;
• correct disposal;
• payment on site/to the customer's account.

When ordering Metal+ transport for UPS removal, you can count on prepared trucks, accurate weighing, fast and complete calculation and removal without your participation.

Options for removing batteries and the form of payment can be clarified with our managers when ordering the service.

Where to submit in Moscow

Returning a battery to Metal+ means:

• any consultations on the purchase of scrap metal;
• a network of reception centers in all districts of Moscow;
• pick-up/removal of scrap;
• any forms of payment on site;
• high prices and discounts for wholesale;
• agreement for the provision of services for regular customers.

Why recycle old UPSs?

Every person should know that an old battery is a hazardous waste that can harm the environment and human health. The substances that make up the UPS (uninterruptible power supply) are extremely dangerous and toxic. Such a device, once in a landfill, releases toxic components into the soil and water, poisoning everything around it. Lead is especially dangerous. This metal slows down plant growth and also causes serious illness in animals and humans.

Everyone can use a UPS, but few know how to recycle it

This is why it is important to dispose of the device correctly. Simply throwing the battery in a landfill, much less storing it at home or in the garage, will not be enough. It is necessary to hand over the battery to a collection point so that experienced employees can dispose of it in accordance with all safety rules.

Benefits of UPS Recycling

By handing over your old power supply to a collection point, you can:

• Safely get rid of unnecessary things;
• Opportunity to protect the environment;
• Provide industrial enterprises with material (all delivered UPSs ultimately end up in processing plants, where lead and plastic are extracted from them and new devices are manufactured);
• Receive a decent reward for each battery sent for recycling.

What is a UPS

General information

A UPS (UPS) is an uninterruptible power supply that can supply power to other devices if there is no current in the main power supply.

They are often used in offices, where unplanned shutdown of computers is unacceptable due to the risk of losing important data, as well as in everyday life. In addition, uninterruptible power supplies are also used in other systems, for example, in server networks. In general, the UPS creates the necessary conditions to maintain the functionality of devices in the event of power outages, safely save data and turn off equipment.

The UPS has a service life of 3-5 years, after which the device must be disposed of at the nearest collection point.

After seven years of use, any UPS must be disposed of

Design and types of uninterruptible power supplies

UPS typically contains metals such as nickel, iron, antimony, cadmium, copper and lead. The main element of the UPS is the battery. It is she who accumulates the necessary energy.

UPS batteries are divided into 3 main groups:

• Lead;
• Nickel-cadmium (alkaline). Mainly used in trains, subways, carriages, elevators;
• Gel. They are used in the construction of residential autonomous power systems.

About reception points, who they are, why they need it

Where to take the old UPS

Today you have several opportunities to hand over your uninterruptible power supply. First, go to an auto parts store. Some car dealerships are engaged in purchasing failed batteries, including UPS. However, check in advance whether such a device is accepted.

Secondly, you can take the battery to a specialized collection point for batteries or scrap metal. On this moment There are similar organizations in every city. This option is much more profitable in terms of profit, since in acceptance prices for old UPSs are usually higher than in car dealerships.

How to choose a collection point

To find a collection point, you can use search engine our website:

To view collection points in your city, click the "Select recyclables and city" button located on the right and select your city. You will be able to familiarize yourself with prices, addresses and telephone numbers, and based on this, choose the acceptance that suits you best.

Attempts to revive the UPS do not always lead to the desired result

UPS acceptance rules

When going to a collection point to recycle your uninterruptible power supply, you must consider the following requirements:

• The device must be unassembled and without damage;
• It is advisable to wipe the outside of the device from dust and dirt;
• During transportation, care must be taken to ensure that the UPS does not fall or be damaged.

We are preparing the IPB for delivery: careful packaging will help protect against damage

When handing over the battery, you do not need to have any documents with you. The monetary reward is paid immediately after the collection point employees inspect the UPS and evaluate its model and quality.

Prices for receiving uninterruptible power supplies

The cost of used UPSs may vary depending on the city and collection point, so it is better to call several collection centers in advance and choose the one with the highest price. On average, a standard uninterruptible power supply costs 53-58 rubles per kilogram.