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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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My 20 year old SMART UPS I installed a potentiometer so I can adjust the float voltage to exactly what the battery specifies, however it will still peak as high as 15V during charging, as most SLA chargers do to overcome internal resistance and sulfation. When fully charged it floats at exactly the midpoint of the CSB batteries I have in it.
If you want to risk it, go for it, but just saying it is a drop in replacement is not accurate, there are definite risks involved and the UPS may not be reliable or operate as expected.
Multimetered them after a full charge with a trickle charger meant for lifepos and made sure they were the correct voltage (both were within .001 of each other), hooked them into the caddy my old worn SLA batteries were in and plugged it into my UPS.
The power has gone out a few times since and I've always had just as much if not more time to get everything saved and shut down; and I run my PC, monitor and overhead LED lights off the battery side. At Idle (my PC is about 112-120w at idle since it's a gaming PC and I don't tune for low power useage) and I can get about 40-50 minutes of runtime from it.
Edit: I completely forgot the entire reason I explained that to you was to ask what to look for as far as "not operate as expected" or whatever.
Multimetered them after a full charge with a trickle charger meant for lifepos and made sure they were the correct voltage (both were within .001 of each other), hooked them into the caddy my old worn SLA batteries were in and plugged it into my UPS.
The power has gone out a few times since and I've always had just as much if not more time to get everything saved and shut down; and I run my PC, monitor and overhead LED lights off the battery side. At Idle (my PC is about 112-120w at idle since it's a gaming PC and I don't tune for low power useage) and I can get about 40-50 minutes of runtime from it.
Edit: I completely forgot the entire reason I explained that to you was to ask what to look for as far as "not operate as expected" or whatever.
-When UPS is at or near full rated load, power briefly is lost to connected devices and/or batteries catch fire.
-When recharging, batteries get hot/melt/offgas/catch fire/explode
-Battery lifespan (years before they won't charge to a useful capacity) is much shorter than expected.
Charge and discharge profiles and rates are totally different between different battery chemistries. SLA requires an overvoltage while charging and a "ramp up followed by levelling off" profile. Lithium want a constant voltage/constant current and hitting them with 14 or 15 volts which is typical of SLA charging will damage them.
-When UPS is at or near full rated load, power briefly is lost to connected devices and/or batteries catch fire.
-When recharging, batteries get hot/melt/offgas/catch fire/explode
-Battery lifespan (years before they won't charge to a useful capacity) is much shorter than expected.
Charge and discharge profiles and rates are totally different between different battery chemistries. SLA requires an overvoltage while charging and a "ramp up followed by levelling off" profile. Lithium want a constant voltage/constant current and hitting them with 14 or 15 volts which is typical of SLA charging will damage them.
If you keep an eye out you can get smaller batteries like the CSB HR1234 for $30 from time to time.
Battery sharks mostly sells the cheap generics, I'd stick with CSB, Panasonic, etc.
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About this Item:
- Each APC Replacement Battery Cartridges (RBC) is tested and certified for compatibility to restore the performance of your APC UPS to original specifications
- When you buy a new genuine APC RBC, you can recycle your old UPS battery via the "RBC Recycling Program" on the APC website. This program includes free return shipping to a recycling center (use the packaging from your new battery to return the old)
- RBC17 is compatible with many APC UPS models including BE650G1, BE750G, BR700G, BE850M2, BX850M, BE650G, BN600, BN700MC, BN900M, and select others
- 2 year manufacturer warranty
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0002QLDLC [amazon.com]I normally take mine to a local auto parts store, will either get cash or credit as they're essentially a motorcycle battery.
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Thanks, I just want to be responsible & recycle these properly.
If you keep an eye out you can get smaller batteries like the CSB HR1234 for $30 from time to time.
Battery sharks mostly sells the cheap generics, I'd stick with CSB, Panasonic, etc.
I normally take mine to a local auto parts store, will either get cash or credit as they're essentially a motorcycle battery.
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edit...I am guessing that Amazon has the size dimensions wrong for the RBC110.....according to batterysharks.... the RBC17 and RBC110 generic replacements are the same size dimensions.... the only difference is the RBC17 is 9AH and the RBC110 is 9AH. And when I pealed the APC label off my battery, it revealed a battery manufactured by "Kung Long Batteries" and was "WP7-12" and rated 7AH.
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edit.... purchased the RBC17 yesterday. It arrived today. It does fits the APC BN600G UPS.
Thanks, I just want to be responsible & recycle these properly.
There are CSBs available on Amazon. Atbatt.com also sells them but haven't used them in a couple years so not sure if their prices are still good.
I normally take mine to a local auto parts store, will either get cash or credit as they're essentially a motorcycle battery.
My UPS has 5 battery packs with 4 batteries each. I got $5 credit for each battery as a motorcycle battery which went pretty well towards some car parts.
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