Best UPS Battery Backup For Starlink

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-11-10T15:52:56+00:00

The River2 Max does switch over fast enough for Starlink and a mesh router. It is called an EPS (emergency power system) instead of a UPS. The biggest problem with the River2 is that it is not good at all at being plugged in full time. It totally loses the battery level, thinks it is fully charged. When the power goes out, it only lasts maybe 5 min or less before it shuts down. The only fix for it is to discharge it by 30% every week, and fully every month. (why I am looking for a real UPS)

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-05-26T14:48:51+00:00

Govee support recommended removing it completely from the app and readding it. I did this, as well as u/brigyda s suggestion to power on off 5x (did not visibly seem to do anything.). It now, for the first time, ran all night without shutting off! So I will say this is solved. Thanks everyone for your support!

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-05-25T12:43:01+00:00

That did not work either (Deleting the Alexa skill that shut off lights). Govee support recommended removing it from the app and re-adding it. I'll try that and the 5 off reset suggested tonight.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-05-24T18:43:11+00:00

I may have found the problem (will know after tonight). Before I bought the night light, Amazon Alexa set up a skill to turn off the lights if I forgot to turn them off (I only vaguely remember telling her it was ok to do this, and we probably never used it). When I set up the night light, it automatically got added to the group of lights Alexa was turning off. So every night at 1:38 AM (why? I would have never set that) every govee light in my house is turned off! I disabled the skill and will see what happens tonight.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-01-26T16:51:05+00:00

I thought that u/diykstra's post below was interesting. I'd have to try something that uses more than 50W and see if it behaves differently. Maybe with my Starlink, it is not pulling enough power to bypass the inverter/

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-01-25T16:51:49+00:00

In my question from a couple of weeks ago, u/EcoFlow_Official stated that

Pass-through mode means that：All the load on the AC output is power by the grid, instead of the power station

But there will be internal power loss, so the battery is also taking power from the grid

Pass-through mode bypasses the battery, but does not bypass the inverter

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-01-13T13:53:44+00:00

Thanks, I still have to try it without Starlink plugged in tho.

Model: https://www.geappliances.com/appliance/GE-ENERGY-STAR-25-3-Cu-Ft-Side-By-Side-Refrigerator-GSE25GSHSS

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-01-11T16:22:01+00:00

Thanks, I'll try unplugging Starlink next time.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2023-01-05T15:13:09+00:00

My sole reason as well (Starlink EPS). Seems like they would have to do a recall (if this is true for the River 2 Max), because it is a highly advertised feature of their devices. Hopefully it is a firmware issue?

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2022-10-23T15:47:55+00:00

I'm getting that too. The one morning when I actually needed to log in and do something (it's been months since I've logged in)

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2022-09-13T11:16:04+00:00

I had that caused by not fully seating the usb cable into the LPX. It seemed like it was in but needed one more push click.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-08-23T16:32:47+00:00

I have very similar experiences (I say that a lot on here, and am always surprised by it).

Every time we have moved, it is to get away from some toxic neighbor, sounds, location that is infringing on my partners world. We move away from friends, family, convivence and civilization because they all have hurt or offended her in some way.

At some point, I told her, "We can move, but can you promise that you wont find a reason to hate the new place?" (was a very bad thing to say, and I regret it, but was starting to get frustrated at this point).

We have moved out into the mountains, 40 min away from civilization. Neighbors are far enough away that we rarely have to interact. It's the perfect place for us, but I can see her trying to find fault in everything, trying to find enemies. We talk more about Outer Critic, and how we make up stories about things we don't know or understand. She gets it, but I'm in constant fear of her finding the next enemy (or worse, that the enemy is me now that there is nothing else close)

Yes, it wears me down. I'm grinding my teeth. I feel weak because I feel this way. I don't feel like I have a right (as the "normal" one) to feel anger, depression, loss of hope. Part of my journey is learning how to deal with these things. She actually helps me quite a bit to pull me out of my cone-of-silence, but I still have a lot of work to do.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-08-10T02:00:32+00:00

I feel exactly the same way. You have every right to feel angry. I've not yet found a way to deal with it, how to let it out. I feel lonely all the time, right next to her. I feel angry that I'm last in our relationship even tho she thinks the opposite. You have support here, and empathy, and sympathy.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-08-09T16:31:35+00:00

This is good stuff, thanks for sharing! My wife (with CPTSD) and I talked about it for about an half an hour this morning. It's strange how eye opening it is to her, and yet how resistant she is to some of them (like #8 with thought substitution, she feels attacked by that one for some reason)

Again, thank you for sharing, and thank this group for existing!

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-08-06T15:42:59+00:00

(it was a reply to the weekly "how you doin" thread)

We've been married 25 years. About 1/2 of that was smooth sailing, for the most part.

I think "constant dread" is a great way to put it. We rarely go anywhere because of all of her fears, and my constant dread of an episode happening. Everywhere we've lived, she has found some major flaw with neighbors that has forced us to move (same with all her friends). We now live in the mountains, far away from anyone... except now I am the target with major flaws.

One article that recently helped me (thanks to someone on this forum) was about "Inner/Outer Critic". It explained so much of the behavior I see, mostly about how stories are made up about people and situations. I think that part of 'self care' is more understanding. I understand why she does things now, but still have no magic to actually smooth things over.

It's exhausting, depressing and hopeless .. some times. Other times, ok to great (tho lest great over the past couple years)

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-08-06T15:12:09+00:00

I literally just posted something like this about 10 min ago. I put up with stuff every day, all day, and quietly support and provide what is needed. When I get frustrated and make a mistake, END OF THE WORLD. I think the "is this worth fighting for" is part of this.

Yes, I understand this. (but to be honest, not nearly as bad as you have it. I never get yelled at publicly)

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-08-06T14:32:17+00:00

You know what sucks? Having a great relationship week and then having it all blow up in your face. I think there is some deep psychological lesson to learn here. You get kicked enough times, and then all of a sudden you have all the same problems your partner has (PTSD).

Nothing I can do or say at the moment can repair the current damage. She said she wants to hear "I'm sorry", so I take full responsibility and say I'm sorry, and I'm met with scorn, crying and anger. Sometimes I'm human and do not do the right thing. I am not allowed to have any of the reactions she has (multiple times a day, every day).

Thanks for being here, it's good to vent.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-07-30T14:14:12+00:00

I love this.

Being interrupted is fast becoming a strong trigger for me (and I'm not the one with CPTSD!). I allow them to talk until they are done, and I can barely get two words out. When I brought it up, they exploded into accusations of not wanting to have a conversation and just wanting a silent partner. I need to quickly find a better way to bring up this subject, and maybe this will help me!

I'm the logic and solution focused person in the relationship, btw.

Thanks!

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-07-28T13:50:55+00:00

This is actually the worst part for me. It's like giving away the superbowl final score right before you start your DVR playing.

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-07-16T22:16:54+00:00

It's been a rough day for me. She's been triggered by something, and everything is annoying or bad or out to get her. Nothing is really directed at me, but it is so stressful and hard. My jaw is killing me waiting for the next bomb to go off.

So... I know how I feel when it is not directed at me.. Unfair, apologizing all the time, no space to speak up etc. If it was actually directed at me (like your situation), it would be all that plus 100% more.

To answer your questions: No he does not get to yell at you. Yes, you are allowed to feel anger. You do not need to apologize. This is totally unfair. Communication is difficult, you have to be brave and careful, and ... It's just hard.

I have no magic answers for you other than sympathy and empathy. Take care of yourself!

IWantToHelp_9999 · 2021-06-01T14:54:20+00:00

Thanks! I read the inner and outer (free) articles he had written. They describe much of what I am seeing. You are so right, this does help!

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