Replacing UPS battery

[EvilYoda]

So I finally got around to pulling the battery from an old UPS of mine (it would start beeping and kill the power anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour after turning a computer on) and this will be the first time I replace one. Any suggestions/tips? It's a generic APC unit, 12V 7.2Ah battery inside. APC sells their own battery replacements but they're obviously overpriced.

I've found various battery retailers and there are tons available on Amazon - aside from buying one that's the right size and spec, are there any other considerations I should make?

Thanks...that paperweight's been sitting there for almost a year now, heh. About time I got around to it...

 

[mfenn]

Nope, not really. You are fine as long as it will physically fit and has the same output voltage. You might have to splice the original connector onto the new battery, but that's no big deal.

EDIT: OK, I thought of one more thing. Make sure that you get a sealed cell and not an open one.

 

[Rifter]

I would just buy the cheapest, i have had good luck even with the super cheap china crap.

 

[EvilYoda]

Alright, sounds good.

 

[Zap]

Just go to your local Batteries Plus and hand it to them. They will sell you the proper replacement, and recycle the old one. Online might be cheaper, but then there's shipping. Either way it will probably be cheaper than APC branded replacements.

 

[JEDI]

Just go to your local Batteries Plus and hand it to them. They will sell you the proper replacement, and recycle the old one. Online might be cheaper, but then there's shipping. Either way it will probably be cheaper than APC branded replacements.

will they give you some $ for the old battery?

like sears/walmart will give u $10 for your old car battery when u buy a new one?

 

[Gillbot]

will they give you some $ for the old battery?

like sears/walmart will give u $10 for your old car battery when u buy a new one?

They technically aren't giving you $ for your old one. They just inflate the price with an added core charge to encourage recycling.

I don't recommend it, but you can do this too: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=502584

 

[mfenn]

Ah yes, the good ol' car battery "mod". If it was good enough for Dan in 2006, then it's good enough for me!

 

[Gillbot]

Ah yes, the good ol' car battery "mod". If it was good enough for Dan in 2006, then it's good enough for me!

I have a new setup now, I need to update my pics.

 

[ViviTheMage]

Ah yes, the good ol' car battery "mod". If it was good enough for Dan in 2006, then it's good enough for me!

useful, but my dog would probably end up liking something that caused her to intake some volts .