UPS battery replacement question?

ivwshane · 12-14-2005, 08:14 PM

I've got a belkin UPS that the battery went dead (well it wont take a charge anymore), I've opened it up and checked the fuse and it's still good.

My UPS uses a:

12v
5AH
350VA (190watts)

Would I be able to one that's the same physical demensions but with these ratings:

12v
5AH
500VA (300watts)

And if I can would it give me longer run time?

The replacement batteries cost the same and they are cheap and since my ups is already dead I have nothing to lose.

msgwtco · 12-14-2005, 08:38 PM

the replacement battey won't last longer but it has a higher power output rating. 5AH=5 hours @ 1AMP.

I've never replaced a UPS battery so im not 100 percent sure on this but it looks like it would work. just be careful if you try this.

basketofkittens · 12-14-2005, 08:40 PM

I would assume that it will give you longer runtime. I'm not sure if there's any kind of firmware in the UPS though that is tailored to a certain battery... I would try it. It can't hurt.

SoulAssassin · 12-14-2005, 08:59 PM

Go the belkin website and order a new battery...they go out after awhile.

ivwshane · 12-14-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoulAssassin

Go the belkin website and order a new battery...they go out after awhile.

No thanks! They want $45 instead of the $12 I can get it for.

They use after market batteries for their stuff so there is no point in spending more money for their after market stuff.

I think I'll get it. I'll let you guys know how it turns out and if you don't here from me in a two weeks assume it didn't go well and my house burnt down

ivwshane · 12-14-2005, 09:57 PM

Nevermind. I just read this:
http://www.dansdata.com/diyups.htm

Which basically says that my cheap ups will more than likely not know my battery is higher capacity and either think something is wrong or not fully charge it which will shorten it's life span.

However does capacity equal watts? My guess is no and capacity is related to AH? Correct? So if the AH is the same the capacity is the same but if the watts is higher then the available load is higher right?

superman · 12-14-2005, 10:05 PM

it really shouldn't matter but why don't you just get the same size battery, i use this place it has great prices
http://www.batterywholesale.com/

ivwshane · 12-14-2005, 10:24 PM

That's where I was going to buy it from!

So they are an ok place then?

The reason I was looking at the other battery is because I like hacking things and making things better.

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ivwshane Dont mess with old school Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: CA Posts: 3,865 (#15) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x43	I've got a belkin UPS that the battery went dead (well it wont take a charge anymore), I've opened it up and checked the fuse and it's still good. My UPS uses a: 12v 5AH 350VA (190watts) Would I be able to one that's the same physical demensions but with these ratings: 12v 5AH 500VA (300watts) And if I can would it give me longer run time? The replacement batteries cost the same and they are cheap and since my ups is already dead I have nothing to lose.

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SoulAssassin Vagina Friendly Mayor Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 3,147 (#26) Thanked 1x in one post x14	Go the belkin website and order a new battery...they go out after awhile.
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12-14-2005, 08:38 PM	permalink #2
msgwtco Some Random Person Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: Waterbury,CT Posts: 619 (#109) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x6	the replacement battey won't last longer but it has a higher power output rating. 5AH=5 hours @ 1AMP. I've never replaced a UPS battery so im not 100 percent sure on this but it looks like it would work. just be careful if you try this.

12-14-2005, 08:40 PM	permalink #3
basketofkittens Senior Member Jan 2005 Posts: 1,301 (#69) Thanked 0x in 0 posts x0	I would assume that it will give you longer runtime. I'm not sure if there's any kind of firmware in the UPS though that is tailored to a certain battery... I would try it. It can't hurt.

12-14-2005, 09:57 PM	permalink #6
ivwshane Dont mess with old school Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: CA Posts: 3,865 (#15) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x43	Nevermind. I just read this: http://www.dansdata.com/diyups.htm Which basically says that my cheap ups will more than likely not know my battery is higher capacity and either think something is wrong or not fully charge it which will shorten it's life span. However does capacity equal watts? My guess is no and capacity is related to AH? Correct? So if the AH is the same the capacity is the same but if the watts is higher then the available load is higher right?

12-14-2005, 10:05 PM	permalink #7
superman ? Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: bawston Posts: 3,647 (#16) Thanked 1x in one post x1	it really shouldn't matter but why don't you just get the same size battery, i use this place it has great prices http://www.batterywholesale.com/

12-14-2005, 10:24 PM	permalink #8
ivwshane Dont mess with old school Jan 2005 Last Seen: Today Location: CA Posts: 3,865 (#15) Thanked 2x in 2 posts x43	That's where I was going to buy it from! So they are an ok place then? The reason I was looking at the other battery is because I like hacking things and making things better.

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