UPS batteries

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Hi I am wondering if its possible to have UPS batteries re-condition?
I have got hold of an old UPS, which I want to use at home, but the
batteries aren't holding a charge and need replacing, however they are
about $900 for the batteries. is it possible to have batteries
"serviced" as such?

the batteries are APC RBC11's, the product details state: "Maintenance-
free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte : leakproof "

Flamer.
 
flamer said:
Hi I am wondering if its possible to have UPS batteries re-condition?
I have got hold of an old UPS, which I want to use at home, but the
batteries aren't holding a charge and need replacing, however they are
about $900 for the batteries. is it possible to have batteries
"serviced" as such?

the batteries are APC RBC11's, the product details state: "Maintenance-
free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte : leakproof "

Flamer.
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Wow. Sounds like you adopted a high-capacity UPS, probably capable of
much more output current than you really need at home.

Buying replacement batteries locally will probably save money, since
you avoid shipping cost (although the retail price still includes
the bulk shipping cost to the dealer). Some of the replacement units
are low-quality imports and it's impossible to tell by looking.

Your UPS will run on a lower-capacity (lower cost) battery and deliver
enough output for your home needs. You will need guidance in what to
buy and how to hook it up. Batteries store a lot of energy: this is
not something to try without expert advice. Know somebody nearby?
 
flamer said:
Hi I am wondering if its possible to have UPS batteries re-condition?
I have got hold of an old UPS, which I want to use at home, but the
batteries aren't holding a charge and need replacing, however they are
about $900 for the batteries. is it possible to have batteries
"serviced" as such?

the batteries are APC RBC11's, the product details state: "Maintenance-
free sealed Lead-Acid battery with suspended electrolyte : leakproof "

Flamer.
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Really a monster of a UPS if it uses that sort of battery pack. Wish I had
one myself. Good news is that there are cheaper replacements and since the
four batteries involved are 12V 18AH you should have a lot of options. Here
is the cheapest replacement RBC11 set I could locate in a quick search:

http://www.batteryspec.com/cgi-bin/cart.cgi?action=link&product=152
 
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