Customer Reviews for APC - Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 TAA [TAA] - 120 V DC - Lead Acid - Maintenance-free/Sealed/Leak Proof - TAA - Unknown
Customer Rating
4
A Reliable, Drop-In Replacement For Customer
on December 12, 2025
Posted by: Elvis
from Pheonix,AZ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a reseller, I’ve had consistently positive experiences with the APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #117 (RBC117). It’s one of those products that just does exactly what it’s supposed to do—restore UPS performance quickly and reliably.
What I Appreciate as a Reseller: • Genuine APC Quality: Customers get the peace of mind of an official OEM battery, not an off-brand substitute. Fewer warranty issues, fewer returns, and far better long-term performance. • Easy Installation: The cartridge is truly plug-and-play. Most end users can swap it in minutes without tools or technical help, which reduces support calls on my end. • Consistent Performance: Every unit I’ve sold has restored full runtime and reliability to the UPS without issues—no DOA surprises or early failures. • Great Fit for Aging Units: Many customers with older Smart-UPS models rely on this cartridge to extend the life of their UPS instead of replacing the entire system.
What Could Improve: • Premium Price: As with all APC OEM batteries, the cost is higher than third-party options—but the reliability makes it worth recommending. • Availability at Times: High demand means occasional backorders, so keeping stock ahead of time is important.
Bottom Line: From a reseller’s perspective, the RBC117 is a dependable, customer-friendly replacement battery that maintains UPS reliability and keeps buyers satisfied. Easy to sell, easy to support, and easy for customers to trust.