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Originally Posted by sclitheroe
I found APC replacement batteries to be surprisingly affordable - I had a client with a dead battery in their APC unit, and I fully expected to be recommending a brand new UPS rather than replacing the battery, but they were actually quite affordable, less than 1/2 the cost of a new UPS. This was in their 500 VA LS line, so maybe they jack the prices out of proportion on the consumer grade stuff, I dunno - but the LS series are certainly affordable overall for home use too. Batteries last 5 years on average, not a couple.
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From who, APC direct? Generally I find that Dell has good deals on their APC UPS's and just grab a new one there. I think my 750VA was like $60.
To be fair my elcheapo 350VA started whining for a new battery after 2 years.