Which UPS?

[Scott Allen]

On 14 June 2012 12:18, D. Hugh Redelmeier <hugh-pmF8o41NoarQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> My unit is a Back-UPS ES 500.  The replacement battery is called RBC2.  It
> was $38 at NCIX a month ago but now seems to be 44.25.  That's cheaper
> than a new UPS.

In addition to the ES 500, my APC Personal Powercell and Belkin 750VA
also use the same battery. It's a standard 12V 7Ah gel type sealed
lead acid battery (slightly higher Ah capacities are also available in
the same package). You can get them even cheaper at Sayal; about $25
to $28 as I recall.
<http://www.sayal.com/STORE/ActionIndexP.asp?ID=220029>

Note that these batteries are available with two different connector
widths but the wide connector used by APC will usually work with the
thinner tab that is more common on the batteries. It's a bit sloppy
but will still make good contact if you're careful. Adapters are
available to go the other way.

My ES 350 uses a smaller battery. The Smart-UPS 700 uses two 12V
batteries that are another different size (in series for 24V). All are
standard sizes available from various manufacturers and retailers.

-- 
Scott
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