 birdfeedrPremium,MVM
join:2001-08-11
Warwick, RI
kudos:8 | reply to Libra
Re: Will Verizon shut down copper phone accounts? said by Libra:I will be interested in seeing your non-technical solution when you complete it. Thank you.
One really non-technical solution is to run a BBU in front of the FiOS BBU. But this is not efficient.
My solution will be an adapter that will allow you to connect to an external battery to provide power to the ONT during an extended power outage.
I am testing operation with a 35AH battery. I will provide part numbers and step-by-step instructions.
My question for you is how long an extended power outage do you want to plan for? Longest I've ever seen here in 30 years is 4 days once, 2.5 days once, and 1 day three times, although I know others nearby have seen up to 7 days of outage. Very rare that a power outage lasts more than a few hours.
Others might say that the copper lines put the burden for power backup on the telco, but I say the difference in service price will pay for the added cost of backup power in your home.
This is really off-topic, so when ready, I will make a new topic. |
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| Unplugging the battery leads before a major Storm, and if power is lost, connecting the battery for outgoing calls only, would give you 6-8 hours of outgoing service, this could last you through an extended outage.
It would be nice if there was a setting on the BBU to NOT activate the BBU during an outage unless manually switched on.
Furthermore being able to remotely wire that switch using a spare pair of phone wiring would give one the ability to control the battery usage from the phone location.
Obviously not a great solution for Lifeline, but if such a switch existed it would extend outgoing service enough to give most people confidence during an extended outage. |
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birdfeedrPremium,MVM
join:2001-08-11
Warwick, RI
kudos:8 | said by Light Guy:Unplugging the battery leads before a major Storm, and if power is lost, connecting the battery for outgoing calls only, would give you 6-8 hours of outgoing service, this could last you through an extended outage.
While it would work as you describe, one flaw is ONT bootup time, which I've never tried to measure. And the possibility of accelerated ONT failure with repeated bootup cycles.
Extended outgoing service is a little different than confidence during emergency use.
But I like your idea. |
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LibraPremium
join:2003-08-06
USA
kudos:1 | reply to birdfeedr
I apologize for the delay. The longest blackout we ever experienced lasted 24 hours, so that's what I would like to plan for.
Meanwhile Hurricane Sandy is suppose to be heading up the east coast and I hope it won't be as bad as they are predicting.
Thank you for looking into this.
Sincerely, Libra |
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