recommendations for UPS battery replacements

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30 Aug 2014 11:48:55 UTC
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    I find myself in need of replacing two UPS batteries. Can anyone make recommendations as to the brands to use/stay away from. I could order from the UPS vendor but they are a bit pricey - I know you get what you pay for. I was looking at "BatteriesPlus" that has a local retail outlet near me but I do not know anything about the quality of the batteries they sell.

    Thoughts/suggestons.

    Phil
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    recommendations for UPS battery replacements

    30 Aug 2014 12:44:37 UTC
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      robl,

      If you are looking at Batteries Plus, consider the Werker brand of batteries. I've had good luck with them.

      Ham operators use a lot of sealed AGM batteries in the 7 Ah range for emergency and remote operations. This should be comparable in size to what a UPS uses.

      Hope this helps.

      Phil

      Edit: If you are looking for some serious backup power, I once had four 31M deep cycle batteries in parallel using 2 in. wide 3/8 in. thick copper bar. 32,000 instantaneous amps if you dropped a wrench in the box. This may be slightly overkill for your project...

      I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.

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      I've had good luck ordering

      30 Aug 2014 12:52:25 UTC
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        I've had good luck ordering replacement batteries from Arizona Battery. My current fleet of UPS units are all Cyberpower, and the Arizona site made my selection options very clear, and I think their prices and other provisions were reasonable.

        Anonymous

        RE: robl, If you are

        30 Aug 2014 15:13:24 UTC
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          Quote:

          robl,

          If you are looking at Batteries Plus, consider the Werker brand of batteries. I've had good luck with them.


          I was in a hurry so I gave Batteries Plus a go. I now have the new battery(s) in place and charging.

          Quote:

          Ham operators use a lot of sealed AGM batteries in the 7 Ah range for emergency and remote operations. This should be comparable in size to what a UPS uses.

          Hope this helps.

          Phil
          Edit: If you are looking for some serious backup power, I once had four 31M deep cycle batteries in parallel using 2 in. wide 3/8 in. thick copper bar. 32,000 instantaneous amps if you dropped a wrench in the box. This may be slightly overkill for your project...


          Wow!!! Was there a mother-in-law involved? :>)

          Thanks everyone.

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