[Cialug] [omaha] Google Datacenters

[Stuart Thiessen]

Thanks! I will look that up. :)  Do they also carry the hand crank? :-D

Stuart

On Apr 10, 2009, at 11:57 , John Lengeling wrote:

>> Regarding this, it sparked a question that I have wondered about ...
>> at least once a year, I go to different locations in Africa, and I do
>
>> some work there. The group I work with does not have a backup
>> generator at their location. African electricity is not always
>> "consistent". :) So, I've wondered what would be the best way to have
>
>> a longer-lasting backup battery (than just carrying a charged spare
>> laptop battery) so that I could work longer even when power is out.
>> Flying out there with a UPS is probably not a weight efficient
>> alternative. Would you guys have any suggestions?
>
> An appropriately sized 12 volt gel cell battery, solar panel, DC->AC
> inverter.   Not to bulky.   You can get most of this from Interstate
> Battery and Northern Tool & Equipment.
>
> johnl
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