2.5 Admins 2.5 Admins 291: UPS for LiFePO4
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Mar 19, 2026 A lively tech chat about why passkeys are great for logins but risky for encrypting backups. A deep dive into lithium iron phosphate UPS gear and real-world portable power setups. A comparison of Btrfs on root versus ZFS boot approaches. Practical ways to block IoT devices from the Internet without full VLANs using DHCP, firewall rules, or a separate access point.
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Using Anker SOLIX LiFePO4 Stations As Home UPS
- Allan and Jim share real-world experiences using Anker SOLIX portable LiFePO4 power stations as UPS replacements at home.
- Allan describes peak-shaving, 10 ms cutover on C1000 Gen 2 and using it to power routers and servers during outages.
Stacking Portable Power Banks For Disaster Resilience
- Jim recounts buying multiple C300 and a C800 units to assemble portable backup power for storms and long outages.
- He used them to rotate charges at a nearby assisted living home and kept critical equipment running for days during a hurricane.
LiFePO4 Stations Outperform Old Lead Acid UPSes
- LiFePO4 portable stations beat lead-acid UPSs on longevity, portability, DC charging, and feature set.
- Jim highlights direct USB/DC outputs, integrated lights, and better runtime compared to aging APC lead-acid batteries.
