View Single Post
Old 02-15-2010, 11:03 PM   #18
I-Hate-Hulse
Franchise Player
 
I-Hate-Hulse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Sector 7-G
Exp:
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sclitheroe View Post
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.
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.

Last edited by I-Hate-Hulse; 02-15-2010 at 11:11 PM.
I-Hate-Hulse is offline   Reply With Quote