Actually this is a topic I was wondering about...how often do you really
have to replace your batteries and is there a best way to do it? I.e. only
buy APC replacement batteries or can u 3rd party ones for cheaper, etc, or
should u just buy a new UPS? :P
The 900VA one I have (Back-UPS RS900 from 2004 or so) has a dead battery and
I haven't gotten around to replacing it, so yes, despite my post to Steve
it's not providing battery backup, but it connects all the peripherals
(cable and dsl modems, extra monitors, printers, random stuff, etc) so I
don't necessarily need the battery on it, while the RS1500 still has a
working battery (for now).
I'm just annoyed at how quickly the batteries die, but that's to be expected
I guess... :P
BINO
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Christopher Fisk
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 1:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [H] Sometimes they're just out to get you
On Tue, 30 Jun 2009, Robert Martin Jr. wrote:
> No UPS's for those boxes? Bummer. I had a similar problem in the past
> causing me grief, and also had power go out half way through flashing a
> new bios. Since then I gradually added 7 UPS's in the house. No major
> surprises since.
I have an APC 1500AV on my computer and another on my Entertainment
center. I've had the same UPS's for almost 4 years, but have replaced the
batteries in each twice.
Wife dislikes the UPS's taking up space, but it is one thing I get to
overrule her on.
Christopher Fisk
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