[NTLUG:Discuss] OT: APC UPS Battery Replacement

[Jay Urish]

At 07:58 AM 2/23/2003 -0600, you wrote:
>I need to replace the Battery in my APC UPS.
>
>Any one now where I can get a ( cheap ) replacement
>battery?

Go to altex electronics on Midway.
They have a good selection and keep fresh stock.


>Do I have to get something from APC or
>can I go to Tanner's Electronics and get one of
>their surplus batteries or what exactly? I've
>never had to replaced a UPS battery before.
>
>The removable panel covering the battery has
>24volt 10Amp on it. Is that a 'standard' as far
>as UPS batteries go?


You are probably just seeing a "pac" rating.

>Also.. the connector on the battery... is that
>likely to be standardized or am I going to have
>to find a battery with an APC UPS connector on
>it?


You will have to match the exact battery...
Take the old one with you...