expired Posted by phoinix | Staff • Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022 3:20 PM
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expired Posted by phoinix | Staff • Dec 8, 2022
Dec 8, 2022 3:20 PM
APC UPS Sealed Lead Acid Battery Replacement (RBC17)
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That battery has a lower 7.2Ah capacity and smaller F1 terminals so technically not RBC17-compatible despite saying so (one reviewer used pliers to compensate for the loose connection). Mighty Max does have a 9Ah battery with F2 terminals for $23.55, curiously shipped and SOLD by Amazon [amazon.com] which may or may not be a good thing: for SLA battery with a limited storage/shelf life, some may prefer the seller ship fresh stock directly from their own warehouse (as with your 7.2Ah listing).
OP's listing is good when your friend needs a battery, since you don't want to be blamed for getting an off-brand if it doesn't work. For myself, I usually buy at least 2, and I can get (2) 9Ah for around $40 shipped from battery specialists like BatterySharks.com. Those popular CyberPower 1350VA/1500VA UPS towers each take two 7Ah/8Ah/9Ah F2 batteries (model RB1270/RB1280/RB1290) if you reuse the old wiring harness.
Also, I ensure that the UPSes that I buy can take the larger 7-9Ah battery size (as smaller sized batteries aren't much cheaper). Those used to be commonly $40 and under back in the Staples coupon days but for the last few years the cheaper models come with physically smaller 5.5-6Ah batteries.
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Also I don't have APS but cyberpower but are these easy to install? What tools do you need?
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1. Chinese manufacturers could write whatever they want on their batteries but it usually far from reality. So do not hunt for a lowest price from unknown sellers. APC batteries will be the better choice.
2. Original APC RBC17 = CSB HR1234W with APC sticker on it (or few other brands). Buy CSB that's good batteries from Taiwan.
3. The quality of batteries depends on many factors: date of production, storage temperatures, etc. You can't check those factors so just choose trusted brand and buy from a reputable seller.
4. UPS = inverter + charger + batterie in one device. If you replace just one component - lead battery to a lithium "analog" there are many things that could go wrong. If you don't want to burn your house do not play that lottery.
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I strictly use CSB batteries now (most likely what this one is but with a markup for the APC sticker over it).
ML9-12 - 12 Volt 9 AH, F2 Terminal, Rechargeable SLA AGM Battery https://a.co/d/i43jKXO
Not work for me. Only 4..
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I understand that this is not for everybody...but if you are a little handy, you can replace this Lead Acid battery with a DIY LI-Ion battery made with 18650's.
You get the same benefits here as you do elsewhere with this change.
And while decent 18650s have basic protection chips in them, the cheap ones don't, and even the good ones that have them, it is just there to hopefully prevent explosion/fire, it isn't going to stop the batteries from excessively heating or dying early due to improper charging. Not something I'd want to risk. There are UPSs now with Lithium batteries and charging circuits to support them properly.
Just urging some caution here.
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