Using backup ups power supplies can be a life saver for anyone working on a workstation or a home computer, but the risk is still there if you wait too long to replace your RBC batteries. Replacing your batteries on a regular basis is probably the best advice we can give you, but this article, gives an insight as to how often and why your batteries need replacing as often as they do; after all you wouldn’t want them to run out just when you need them the most now would you. To help enusre your batteries remain fresh, use the warranty as a guideline.
It’s a good idea to replace your batteries once a year, especially if your backup power supply uses RBC11 batteries.
You can never know how the long the lifespan of your battery actually is, and although they will probably last longer than a year, it is safe not to assume. The truth is that between one and two years would be a safe estimate, but when you’re relying on a battery to provide you emergency backup power in the event of a power problem, it is wiser to err on the side of safety. A one year warranty is usually offered by most battery manufacturers and retailers, purely because you can only really safely rely on your RBC11 for one year.
This is comparable to the practice of replacing your emergency flashlight’s batteries on a regular basis. The batteries inside the flashlight might still be in fine condition, but they might not, and it’s better to know that they are rather than wait and find out the next time lightning strikes a generator. Protecting your power ware is very important.
The specifications, and shape of your battery etc, should be written down before you order your new RBC11 battery. Be extremely careful when ordering your RBC11 batteries, as manufacturers do have a habit of changing the specifications without notice. Your spec on the unit maybe totally different when you visit the manufacturers website. One of the most common complaints registered with RBC11 battery retailers is that the battery does not fit. Ordering the correct battery size is imperative as it can cause many problems once it has been received. Most retailers, believe it is the responsibility of the buyer to ship the wrong battery back to them, meaning you spend more money on extra postage and handling charges.
When purchasing your ups, make sure you buy from a retailer who offers safe battery disposal. Due to the various leads and acids they contain, you are not actually allowed to simply dump your old battery in the trash. Safe disposal facilities are offered by many suppliers, so check this out when buying a replacement battery. Many will let you send your old battery back in the box they sent your new battery in. This saves you searching the phonebook for disposal facilities.
It merely comes down to the fact, that over time, your batteries must be remain fresh. APC batteries will, eventually, expire, so just make sure that you replace them before that happens, and not after. Your ups systems are an investment, so take note of the advice.
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