The replacement battery failed after less than a month, it's cheaper now to buy a new UPS than buy another battery.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from apc.comBy APC support, CCC, February 11, 2013
Thank you for the feedback and we apologize for any inconvenience this issue has caused. The RBC32 comes with a 1 year warranty, so if you have not already contacted our support team for assistance please do so at your convenience and they will be happy to assist further. http://www.apc.com/site/support/
Used my battery for several years in my surge protector/battery back-up from APC. It lasted several years longer than a previous unit. When it came time to replace the battery, I found access info on the battery and also on the materials I had kept. I found a replacement and ordered it. Got the battery and info on how to recycle the old unit without a charge (meaning money not electricity). I am very satisfied with a company that remained in business and kept its web presence so I could contact them. Bravo!
The battery arrived fast and fit right into my Back-UPS 1000 RS without any issue. I also like that APC provides a free shipping label to send back the old battery for recycling, though it'd have been nicer if they had been more clear about where I had to go to get the label or had just included it with my order.
This is my 2nd replacement in 3-1/2 years. My 1st replacement battery was in 2009. The original lasted almost 5 years. Overall these replacement batteries last on the average of about 3 years or more. I was told my Back-UPS XS 800 will last about 8 to 10 years of useful life. So far I am please with APC Power Backup units. Tech support was very helpful in walking me through the process to restore my battery unit when it was clicking on and off after I replace the battery. Thank you for having a replacement battery program.
Rplcmnt Batt. for old Back-UPS-RS-900-series great
on August 23, 2012
Posted by: leftblank15
from Philadelphia, PA
I'm a fan of the old Back-UPS-RS-900 (BR900), which has a replaceable battery. Usually, when the unit gives-out, it is a worn-out battery. So I was pleased to STILL be able to get the replacement battery for it, pricy, though it is, in comparison to the cost of the electronics.
The replacement battery arrived promptly with excellent instructions so the old battery could be removed and replaced. I charged the UPS overnight then hooked my equipment to it the next morning. Have had two power outages since replacement and the battery handled the power loss just fine.