Do-it-yourself UPS for a heating boiler

Any person who heats with electricity faces the problem of turning it off. The solution to the problem is uninterruptible power supply systems or UPSs that can operate when the power goes out. A UPS can be purchased at any store, but you can create it yourself. We'll tell you how to do this later.

Making a UPS for a boiler with your own hands

A UPS or UPS installation is a device that helps protect the boiler connected to it from power surges. It is also used if there is a short-term power outage and there is a problem with high-frequency noise. The UPS has a powerful battery to maintain backup power for a short period of time. It works for a long time and often depends on the battery in it. The better the battery, the longer its service life.

You can make a UPS for a boiler using a diagram, skills in working with construction tools and advice from experienced craftsmen. Manufacturing will cost from 10 to 12 thousand rubles. A ready-made device in a store will cost about twice as much. This may be one of the reasons to create the device yourself.

What you need

Creating an uninterrupted installation for a boiler or for a circulating pump for heating with your own hands requires the creation of an inverter device, from which a direct current in the battery is obtained in the amount of 220 volts. Naturally, it is better to create a UPS from a battery due to its low cost. For the normal functioning of a boiler running on electricity, it is better to install an inverter device of the CPS type (the optimal indicators are 3500, 7500 and 5000 PRO).

What you should pay attention to

Most heating systems use methane particles as fuel. For stable operation of the system, a constantly generating voltage and current is needed. If you turn off the battery, the boiler will cool down. This is bad because microcracks may form on it. At first they will be small, then increase in size.

Nuances and possible errors

To prevent cooling of the coolant, you need to create a harmonious system for voltage filters. It can be created using a proven schema. These types of filters include various resistors, transformers and other auxiliary devices.

A properly designed system will be able to organize stable operation of any source of electricity. Its scheme is simple, any novice master can handle it.

The first priority is to calculate the parameters. The components of the contour are calculated and made in an identical way. It is collected in a sequential or parallel manner. In either case, a frequency of fifty gigahertz is created. Next, calculate the parameters of the inductive coils under the core. A gap is made in the core between the turns.

Universal formulas for calculating all the necessary components look like this:

To eliminate possible errors in creating uninterruptible heating, you need to take care of safety.

1. Gloves should be worn to avoid electric shock from wires or contact with them.
2. You need to carefully inspect the wires. There should not be any cracks in them, since a short circuit is very dangerous for the health of the master and the premises (it can lead to a fire).
3. The system requires the connection of several batteries (it is better to take several fully charged ones and connect them in parallel. In order to save money, you cannot take cheaper devices, since their quality and operating time usually cost accordingly. There is no need to connect everything unnecessary to the device. It should be used specifically for devices of equal power. However, for computer devices, as usual, this power is quite enough. The main thing is not to exceed the total power. The best choice is phase-dependent models.

UPS for a boiler yourself: step-by-step instructions

Self-assembly of an uninterruptible power supply is real. It will require specific skills. If a person does not have knowledge in this area, it is better not to create an uninterruptible system with his own hands. A person will lose time, energy and money in vain. In addition, it is worth paying attention that a self-designed system will not look aesthetically pleasing. It will not work with many of the functions found in store-bought models. In addition, it will not be automated. It will need to be controlled manually.

To create a power supply, you need to take:

• Inverter 12 to 220 V. Inverter devices differ from each other in power and signal output shape.For a specific case, you will need a device with characteristics of 600 W (maximum) and 300 W (minimum).
• Battery. The better the battery, the longer the UPS can work autonomously. A 45A device will operate for eight hours. Accordingly, the higher the battery charge, the longer its operating life per day. Gel batteries work best because they last longer and cost a lot.
• Battery recharge. Naturally, it should be equivalent to the battery itself in terms of charge capacity.

The step-by-step creation process includes the following procedures:

1. Thick corresponding battery wires must be inserted into the holes of the UPS with positive and negative designations.
2. After connecting the wires, you need to plug the boiler into the electrical network, and then press the button to turn on the device.
3. After the battery is completely discharged, you need to recharge the device with an appropriate recharge and restore the electricity supply.

When assembling a UPS for a boiler, you need to pay attention to:

• Fastening structural parts: only copper wires should be used;
• Reliability and strength of the places where wires are connected in the equipment;
• Check connections every 24 hours. It is possible that the metal will oxidize in several places and impair the performance of the system.

Attention! Assembly of IBS is 30-50% economical if the above rules and tips are fully followed.

Installation of a finished UPS

Installing a power supply to the boiler is not very difficult. To do this, take an indicator screwdriver with a socket and find the output phase of the device as follows:

• Put the UPS into independent autonomous operation mode, set up the voltage indicator, connect the device to the network and test it.
• If there are no changes in the voltage readings, you can start connecting the UPS to the boiler. After this, check the voltage again when the heat source is in autonomous operating mode.

If you managed to assemble a UPS for a gas boiler yourself, then the issue of maintenance will also seem easy. You just have to replace the battery batteries after some time and periodically check the integrity of the entire structure. It is best to install the UPS in a basement or semi-basement so that it does not clutter up the rooms. Naturally, moisture should not get into it, for this reason it must be placed in a cabinet.

In general, a UPS is necessary in any home, since it guarantees the safe operation of the heating system and prevents its possible breakdown with subsequent expensive repairs. Thanks to a constant supply of electricity, it is possible to ensure optimal and efficient operation of the heating system. Pumping UPS is the best solution to issues related to interruptions in operation and power supply. Creating your own uninterrupted power supply, like a store-bought version, is not cheap, but it will pay for itself after a few months of work.