[NTLUG:Discuss] OT: APC UPS Battery Replacement

[Greg Edwards]

Jack Snodgrass wrote:
> I need to replace the Battery in my APC UPS. 
> 
> Any one now where I can get a ( cheap ) replacement
> battery? 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? 
> 
> 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? 
> 
> Thanks - jack 
> 

I got my last one from buy.com.  You'll need the exact UPS maker and 
model number.  They'll look it up that way.  If you get an online part 
don't trash the box when you open it.  You'll need that box to recycle 
the old one.

-- 
Greg Edwards