Keep constant uninterrupted power to device

[fleabag]

Let's say you have a device hooked up to an outlet and you need to install a UPS on the device but with out disconnecting the device. How can this be done?

 

[mugs]

They did it on Seinfeld.

 

[fleabag]

Originally posted by: mugs
They did it on Seinfeld.

Did they really? What episode?

 

[0roo0roo]

50 hamsters.

 

[TheVrolok]

I don't see how it's possible if the device only has 1 AC power connection. You're placing a device in between that connection and the power source so it must be broken at some point.

 

[xanis]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I don't see how it's possible if the device only has 1 AC power connection. You're placing a device in between that connection and the power source so it must be broken at some point.

That's what I was thinking. The way I see it, it's pretty much impossible to do.

 

[Mungla]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I don't see how it's possible if the device only has 1 AC power connection. You're placing a device in between that connection and the power source so it must be broken at some point.

That makes sense doesn't it? Thank god for servers having multiple PSU these days.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: fleabag

Originally posted by: mugs
They did it on Seinfeld.

Did they really? What episode?

The Frogger.

I think what you're attemping to do would be possible, but it might be dangerous.

 

[WingZero94]

You Need HotPlug

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: fleabag
Let's say you have a device hooked up to an outlet and you need to install a UPS on the device but with out disconnecting the device. How can this be done?

You mean like if you want a ups for your home super-collider but don't want to damage the space time continuum?

 

[Leros]

You could splice a second power cable into the current PSU cable. Granted, you'll screw up your cable.

 

[TheVrolok]

I guess I should have said; I don't see how it's possible - without a pretty decent amount of effort.

 

[nageov3t]

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I guess I should have said; I don't see how it's possible - without a pretty decent amount of effort.

:thumbsup:

 

[So]

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I guess I should have said; I don't see how it's possible - without a pretty decent amount of effort.

:thumbsup:

Indeed. With a good bit of shock risk, you could wire a second power cord in parallel.

 

[WingZero94]

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I guess I should have said; I don't see how it's possible - without a pretty decent amount of effort.

:thumbsup:

Indeed. With a good bit of shock risk, you could wire a second power cord in parallel.

Read above post of mine. Very possible.

 

[Joony]

Originally posted by: WingZero94
You Need HotPlug

That thing is amazing!

 

[TheVrolok]

Originally posted by: Joony

Originally posted by: WingZero94
You Need HotPlug

That thing is amazing!

Yeah, that thing is pretty neat.

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I guess I should have said; I don't see how it's possible - without a pretty decent amount of effort.

:thumbsup:

Indeed. With a good bit of shock risk, you could wire a second power cord in parallel.

Meh. I've changed plenty (20-30) of a/c switches and receptacles hot. You just have to go slow and focus. It's also wise to not grab with both hands.

 

[l0cke]

If it was plugged into a power strip, couldn't you use a "ghetto hotplug", as in male-male AC power cable? I see no reason why it wouldn't work, but there is probably something I am overlooking.

 

[fleabag]

Originally posted by: WingZero94
You Need HotPlug

Thanks! Though I'm wondering, how would you wire it back into the wall after disconnecting it?

 

[us3rnotfound]

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I guess I should have said; I don't see how it's possible - without a pretty decent amount of effort.

:thumbsup:

Indeed. With a good bit of shock risk, you could wire a second power cord in parallel.

Meh. I've changed plenty (20-30) of a/c switches and receptacles hot. You just have to go slow and focus. It's also wise to not grab with both hands.

Just wondering, why would anyone need to change out duplex recepts and switches hot?

 

[seemingly random]

Originally posted by: us3rnotfound

Originally posted by: seemingly random

Originally posted by: So

Originally posted by: loki8481

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
I guess I should have said; I don't see how it's possible - without a pretty decent amount of effort.

:thumbsup:

Indeed. With a good bit of shock risk, you could wire a second power cord in parallel.

Meh. I've changed plenty (20-30) of a/c switches and receptacles hot. You just have to go slow and focus. It's also wise to not grab with both hands.

Just wondering, why would anyone need to change out duplex recepts and switches hot?

Other people/appliances using the circuit. Circuit breaker box inconvenient or inaccessible. No labels in the breaker box and don't want to or unable to shut down everything. etc.

 

[WingZero94]

Originally posted by: fleabag

Originally posted by: WingZero94
You Need HotPlug

Thanks! Though I'm wondering, how would you wire it back into the wall after disconnecting it?

Reverse the procedure.

 

[herm0016]

Originally posted by: l0cke
If it was plugged into a power strip, couldn't you use a "ghetto hotplug", as in male-male AC power cable? I see no reason why it wouldn't work, but there is probably something I am overlooking.

that will work as long as you have some form of protection for the voltage going into the source you are using.

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: WingZero94

Originally posted by: fleabag

Originally posted by: WingZero94
You Need HotPlug

Thanks! Though I'm wondering, how would you wire it back into the wall after disconnecting it?

Reverse the procedure.

Or just plug the UPS into the wall.