I just bought my first-ever battery backup unit (an APC brand 750A model). The inspection sheet taped to it is dated 11-17-05. Is this normal? Is the battery as good as new when it's been sitting on a shelf for two years? (One terminal needed to be connected by me, the consumer, per the instructions.)
Previously, magdalena wrote:
I just bought my first-ever battery backup unit (an APC brand 750A model). The inspection sheet taped to it is dated 11-17-05. Is this normal? Is the battery as good as new when it's been sitting on a shelf for two years? (One terminal needed to be connected by me, the consumer, per the instructions.)
If you want to be sure, contact APC. My (non-APC) UPS batteries lasted something over 5 years.
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On Oct 28, 5:59 pm, magdalena wrote:
I just bought my first-ever battery backup unit (an APC brand 750A model). The inspection sheet taped to it is dated 11-17-05. Is this normal? Is the battery as good as new when it's been sitting on a shelf for two years? (One terminal needed to be connected by me, the consumer, per the instructions.)
You'd have to measure it with a meter to be sure. If it's fallen to less than 5-6v it may be gone forever. But you may get lucky. Just plug it in for a day or so, and see if it will sustain a load on it.
On Oct 28, 5:59 pm, magdalena wrote:
I just bought my first-ever battery backup unit (an APC brand 750A model). The inspection sheet taped to it is dated 11-17-05. Is this normal? Is the battery as good as new when it's been sitting on a shelf for two years? (One terminal needed to be connected by me, the consumer, per the instructions.)
Thats the normal way to ship the backs ups. On the other hand I don't know the shelf life of the unused battery. You might try looking up the Manufacturer and see if they have info on their web page.
Chuckle
magdalena wrote:
I just bought my first-ever battery backup unit (an APC brand 750A model). The inspection sheet taped to it is dated 11-17-05. Is this normal? Is the battery as good as new when it's been sitting on a shelf for two years? (One terminal needed to be connected by me, the consumer, per the instructions.)
Depends on the type of battery. Many gel-cells are surprisingly stable holding a small charge for years.
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