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<P><FONT SIZE=2>AusNOG,<BR>
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Is anyone using fuel cells instead of generators for redundant power? I've been doing some research over the past few days and dependent on bypass/startup time (nobody can give me a straight answer here) one could possibly eliminate a UPS entirely?<BR>
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For the non-believers, check this out: <A HREF="http://www.utcpower.com/fs/com/bin/fs_com_Page/0,11491,0122,00.html">http://www.utcpower.com/fs/com/bin/fs_com_Page/0,11491,0122,00.html</A><BR>
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It also appears as if Verizon are using them in one of their facilities (according to <A HREF="http://www.utcpower.com/fs/com/bin/fs_com_Page/0,11491,0260,00.html">http://www.utcpower.com/fs/com/bin/fs_com_Page/0,11491,0260,00.html</A>)<BR>
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Regards,<BR>
Curtis</FONT>
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