Customer Reviews for APC - 9VAh UPS Replacement Battery Cartridge #109 - White
Customer Rating
4
Replacement Battery
on November 6, 2010
Posted by: Subspace
from San Diego, CA
A little pricey for a lead-acid battery, but easy to install, and my ability to keep the system running went from 5 minutes with the old battery, to nearly 30 with the new!
We have at least a half dozen APC unit in our office ... the reason I replaced the battery with a APC factory unit is delivery time, installation instructions and ease as well as the recylcing/return process... there were other units on the market that were cheaper but I chose the reputation of APC itself.
I use a total of four APC ups units. Three are small and one is a 1500. I usually buy new (trade-in) for the small 350 units, but it is far more cost effective to replace the battery in the 1500. The recycle option is appreciated and works. Unlike the other reviews I just read, I am completely satisfied with the last two replacement batteries. This most recent one arrived 100% charged and installed providing full capability and showing twenty minutes battery time remaining. Since I have a full backup generator in the event of power failure, I need only 30-40 seconds power backup from the ups, but the battery and surge protection provided has saved me more times than I can count. I live in NW Florida, one of the lightening centers of the country.
I had pretty much the same experience as reviewer Joe. New battery pack, fully charged, 155 watt load on the UPS, LESS THAN 2 MINUTES backup time available from the new battery...not even enough time to complete a proper computer shutdown Unacceptable. Also, don't be misled about options to return your old battery for proper disposal. You are on your own.
Purchase new battery to correct estimated battery time. Installed new battery. The Current Status indicates the following: Your battery backup is currently providing 140 Watts of power. You can connect more equipment to your battery backup. The Estimated Battery Time is only 2 min.
Received the replacement battery in good time. Installation instructions accompanied the replacement. Battery was installed without a hitch and has been working fine since.