>>I re-batteried my APC Back-UPS 650 (bought 5 years ago) with a drop-in
replacement which cost less than $40.
Too much $$$. I've usually paid $12 - $15 for industrial batteries. Search
the net before you buy. APC uses standard industrial lead acid batteries.
Google the manufacturer and part number, and you'll find a cross reference
list. A bit of searching will save you a lot of cash.
I'm sure someone in Tampa has these, but I'm new to the area. I used to buy
them from a company called Industrial Electronics (not in Tampa).
Ken Elliott
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-----Original Message-----
From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net] On Behalf Of Bob Foxworth
Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 12:41 AM
To: slug@nks.net
Subject: Re: [SLUG] Used UPS Source
> > > Folks,
> > > I am looking around for used UPS that have bad batteries,
>
> James,
> Thank you. I know that there are lot of closets and storage cabinets
that have
> them setting around waiting to be sent to the dumpster. I find that I
can get
> some batteries from a place on Florida and bring them back to life
with a lot
> more storage capacity. I also use them at switch sites to back up
amateur
> radio packet radio switches. It is also a way to giving old hardware
a bit more
> life before sending it to re-cycling or the dumpster.
>
> --
> Chuck Hast
Go to Batteries Plus on Fletcher, east of Dale Mabry for replacement
batteries for your dead UPS, they can likely find anything made. I
re-batteried my APC Back-UPS 650 (bought 5 years ago) with a drop-in
replacement which cost less than $40. Much less than a new unit.
By the way they are not permitted in dumpsters. Supposed to be taken to the
solid waste transfer stations. Due of course to them containing batteries,
which I understand exceed the allowed limits (size) for such disposal.
- Bob
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