UPS batteries

[laserblazer]

I need to replace the batteries in an APC UPS. Can anyone recommend a good supplier.

[broadcaststorm]

Would buying from eBay be a problem?
I've been using this place for a while and find them reliable, well priced and quick!

[localzuk]

I've stuck with original APC batteries myself and have bought several through European Electronique, the prices seem ok.

[Hecate]

We use MDS (mdsbattery.co.uk) they're usually pretty competitive and quick

[antoeknee]

have found PCWB OK for price in the past

[john]

Depending on the model of the UPS, I've got standard Yusara batteries that go in alarms, and had them from RS and other places that sell those little sealed batteries.

[Andrew_C]

You need to ensure that you choose batteries designed to be trickle charged for ever, and then deep discharge over a relatively short period without dying. Alarm batteries are designed to hold the system working for a long-ish period, and t retain the ability to ring if needed. Not really the same thing.

Another vote for MDS from me.

[john]

When I say alarm batteries they were identical spec, design etc to the ones I took out of the UPS, I was meerly using it as a description of what and where to look, sorry for the confusion

[m25man]

APC make the UPS's

CSB Make the batteries that go in the UPS's.

If you buy an APC battery you will get a CSB battery but with a return and disposal label to ship the old ones back FOC.

Buy a non APC and you will probably need to arrange you own disposal.

Thus, cost of cheaper battery + cost of disposal (Eg. Trip to Local Dump) = APC Price. There's very little in it.