On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 11:49 PM, Michael G.M. <michaelgm717...@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>
> Jack Countryman wrote:
> > I've got a Tripp-Lite model that I've replaced the battery in twice now.
> I
> > didn't really keep records, though I suppose I might be able to find when
> I
> > paid for the batteries, but think they have lasted 2 to 3 years each. Of
> > course, both times, I didn't know the battery had failed till we had a
> power
> > outage and the UPS didn't work. Each time, I found a battery on eBay,
> > replaced the battery (one screw to open the case, slide battery out
> > disconnect two color coded leads, then reverse to install) and was back
> in
> > use. The APC models I've had didn't seem as easy to get into, so I've
> never
> > replaced a battery in one of those.
>
> Thank you both for your time and contribution, Jack and Anne.
>
> Now that's not bad budgeting. I admire you, Jack. I wasn't interested
> enough to get a
> replacement battery for the APC - The cost is too close to a new w/
> free shipping (Which I got). Plus, I have no idea how long the
> replacement will last and if it doesn't have the reports that it would
> last as long as the manufacturer's new one I figure: Why not buy a new
> one anyway?
>
> The APC was showing odd signs I didn't consider until now, like it was
> beeping sometimes and of course, the power has been going out a couple
> times every couple weeks.
> Anyway, thank you! Lots more gardening ahead in my yard!!!!!
>
>
I have 2 UPS units I need to get batteries for.
1) APC Office 280
2) APC Back-UPS
I also have 4 APC Power Managers, but they are more like surge protectors I
think
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