[H] Replacement UPS battery
Need to get a couple new batteries for several models of APC and CyberPower UPSes. Any collective opinion on whether to go straight through the manufacturer or 3rd party? 3rd party seems a lot cheaper... Scott
Re: [H] Replacement UPS battery
I've used 3rd party batteries on a bunch of APC backUPS for over 3 years now with no problems what so ever. -Original Message- From: hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com [mailto:hardware-boun...@hardwaregroup.com] On Behalf Of Scott Sipe Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 12:07 AM To: The Hardware List Subject: [H] Replacement UPS battery Need to get a couple new batteries for several models of APC and CyberPower UPSes. Any collective opinion on whether to go straight through the manufacturer or 3rd party? 3rd party seems a lot cheaper... Scott
Re: [H] Replacement UPS battery
Me too... Years ago I got some from Batteries.com, but for the cheaper units I wait for GoodFriday sales, etc., and just get the whole unit new... Rick Glazier From: "Richard Kim" I've used 3rd party batteries on a bunch of APC backUPS for over 3 years now with no problems what so ever.
Re: [H] Replacement UPS battery
Scott, I've used APC ups's since ~1999. I have never yet bought an APC replacement battery. APC is just too proud of their decals and packaging. I have used the PowerSonic PS-12120F2 and the Yuasa Genesis NP12-12 AGM I recc. the Yuasa Genesis NP12-12 AGM. It out-lasts the PowerSonic equivalent. Be aware that if you choose to price-shop these batteries, you may end up with "old shelf stock" (read: clearance!) Even though what you get may be "new" they may be very old. And, they may not have the life you planned on. All of my replacement PowerSonic batts failed within 2-3yrs of 24/7 usage. Perhaps this is what I need to plan for. (?) Odd. The old replacement Yuasa Genesis NP12-12 AGM pair is still online 24/7 and working fine! Yes, I do notice that the Yuasa website does not list this battery readily any more. Perhaps they have now backed out of the UPS market. (?) Best, Duncan Scott Sipe wrote: Need to get a couple new batteries for several models of APC and CyberPower UPSes. Any collective opinion on whether to go straight through the manufacturer or 3rd party? 3rd party seems a lot cheaper... Scott
