UPS for a X1C: what specs?

Bambu Lab X1 Series Bambu Lab X1C
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You’ll probably love this, then @Anoran - it’s a safety comparison of LiFePO4 batteries with other types. On page 8 they look at how much energy different battery types can release when they fail. The Li-Co-O are regular Li-ion batteries. LFP is Litium-Iron-Phosphate (LiFePO4). On a scale that shows now much energy the Li-Co batteries release, the LiFePO4 looks like a straight line at 0.

They all release the energy stored in them when compromised but the Li-Co batteries themselves are very flammable and why electric cars are so hard to put out. Consider that some people are mounting house batteries in garages or on the outsides of their house and some manufacturers are using Li-Co for them. No way, ever. I have a house battery but went specifically for LFP. Bump that with a car and it won’t take your house with it.

Anyway, LFP is so much safer for UPS units or emergency batteries. Heavier, slightly lower capacity, but so much more safe.

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Yeah, that’s one of the main reasons why I’ve been pro LiFePO4. They also have a high power density (compared to lead acid, but about half of traditional Li-ion) and can do quick charge and are tolerant of most abuse. Most UPSs still use old SLA batteries though, especially the cheaper models. They don’t last very long and have to be changed regularly.

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Man you guys are making me feel good about spending the money.

My wife hates you.

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Just finished installing the new unit. It arrived well-packaged, with a box inside another box and foam padding for protection.

The battery isn’t fully charged yet, so I’ll leave it alone until it is. Right now, it shows 120V in and 40W in, with 120V and 30W out. The printer is currently rebooting.

I’m pleased with the 5-year warranty, the support email, the website (which I believe has chat support), and the toll-free phone number for any issues.

The unit is rectangular with a small screen at the bottom. I’m not thrilled with the screen placement since it’s on the floor and hard to read. However, it’s surprisingly light for its size and easy to handle.

My model has 4 outlets, which is all I need. There are also 8 and 10-outlet versions available at slightly higher prices. All the outlets are angled, so you should be able to fit most plugs side by side.

Since I’ve just set it up, it’s too early to give a definitive “buy” recommendation. However, based on the battery technology, price, and ease of setup (which, to be fair, is quite straightforward), I don’t see any reason to avoid it. I’ll test how it performs under load, possibly by cutting the power this weekend to see how well it handles a print.

If you have any specific questions in the meantime, feel free to ask.

(yes I used AI, cause I often suck at writing, sue me)

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Thanks! I’m keeping all these infos at hand, I’ll be curious to see how it handles your outage simulation too :slight_smile:

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that website is full of typos and they keep calling them Back-UPS which is the name of APC’s products. Seems many types of sketchy. I’d thoroughly test and inspect the product you receive for trust and safety.

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It’s not a sketchy product or site.
Unit has run without issue and has kicked in immediately. Provides consistent power to the printer. (Read-out from power unit)

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About 5 years ago I bought the small basic $50-60 APC one you can get from just about anywhere (amazon,walmart,office depot…etc) to use on a couple of ender 3’s I was running. Most of my power outs were the 5-10 sec blips. It paid for itself in no time.

2 Years ago when I ditched the enders for my X1C I kept using it and it’s been doing fine during the short blips. One time I did have about 25 min left on a print during an outage and it allowed it to finish. (it was only a PLA print on the cool plate but still)
Sure the X1C has power loss feature but to me if you can keep it from tripping in the first place then you’re better off.

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I have an APC on my resin printer. They don’t have power loss recovery, so it’s probably more important to me for that than the P1. A small blip can ruin a long print, more than frustrating.