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    • DashrenderD
      Dashrender
      last edited by

      I need to replace the batteries in my APC 3000 (SUA3000RM2).

      Amazon sells a replacement cartridge for $289 here

      or a battery only replacement for $96 here

      Which do you guys prefer?

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      • Mike DavisM
        Mike Davis
        last edited by Mike Davis

        Just don't upgrade your firmware or you won't be able to use 3rd party batteries. 😉

        I've used genuine and 3rd party. I write the date on them when I install them. I seem to get at least 3 years out of which ever ones I buy.

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        • gjacobseG
          gjacobse
          last edited by

          It depends on how comfortable you are with pulling the RBC apart. Once you have it opened, it's will be several 12v AGM batteries, which you can most likely even purchase locally. If you feel comfortable in pulling it apart, check your local battery store (BatteriesPlus) for the batteries don skip paying all the shipping.

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          • JaredBuschJ
            JaredBusch
            last edited by

            I use never buy APC branded. Battery technology is not new.

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            • gjacobseG
              gjacobse @JaredBusch
              last edited by

              @JaredBusch said in UPS replacement batteries:

              I use never buy APC branded. Battery technology is not new.

              While not new, there are some that are just made better than others.

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              • JaredBuschJ
                JaredBusch @gjacobse
                last edited by

                @gjacobse said in UPS replacement batteries:

                @JaredBusch said in UPS replacement batteries:

                I use never buy APC branded. Battery technology is not new.

                While not new, there are some that are just made better than others.

                That is why you buy from reputable places like batteries plus or amazon where you have the ability to return.

                But, odds are, even low cost lead acid batteries are decent.

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                • jt1001001J
                  jt1001001
                  last edited by

                  I have a place and recommend them highly.
                  http://www.replaceupsbattery.com/UPS-Batteries/APC-SMART-UPS-RM-SUA1000RM2U-Batteries-Set-of-4/
                  They offer free shipping which is HUGE because of the weight of some UPS batteries. Reasonably priced as well. Since we are in NY we have to pay sales tax but their free shipping offsets the tax.

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                  • DashrenderD
                    Dashrender
                    last edited by

                    thanks guys.

                    I don't mind swapping the batteries myself, at least on this one. I've opened the cartridge and it's pretty straight forward.

                    Local batteries cost nearly the same as from Amazon when you consider shipping, but it's local and I get them today.

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                    • DashrenderD
                      Dashrender @jt1001001
                      last edited by

                      @jt1001001 said in UPS replacement batteries:

                      I have a place and recommend them highly.
                      http://www.replaceupsbattery.com/UPS-Batteries/APC-SMART-UPS-RM-SUA1000RM2U-Batteries-Set-of-4/
                      They offer free shipping which is HUGE because of the weight of some UPS batteries. Reasonably priced as well. Since we are in NY we have to pay sales tax but their free shipping offsets the tax.

                      I have to pay Use Tax if the store doesn't collect, so that part doesn't matter. My business doesn't sweat paying that compared to the cost of an audit, etc.

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                      • travisdh1T
                        travisdh1 @Dashrender
                        last edited by travisdh1

                        @Dashrender said in UPS replacement batteries:

                        @jt1001001 said in UPS replacement batteries:

                        I have a place and recommend them highly.
                        http://www.replaceupsbattery.com/UPS-Batteries/APC-SMART-UPS-RM-SUA1000RM2U-Batteries-Set-of-4/
                        They offer free shipping which is HUGE because of the weight of some UPS batteries. Reasonably priced as well. Since we are in NY we have to pay sales tax but their free shipping offsets the tax.

                        I have to pay Use Tax if the store doesn't collect, so that part doesn't matter. My business doesn't sweat paying that compared to the cost of an audit, etc.

                        Yeah, the "no sales tax" doesn't apply, you always have to pay it. It's just that companies outside of your state don't have to report it, so nobody takes it seriously.

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                        • DashrenderD
                          Dashrender @travisdh1
                          last edited by

                          @travisdh1 said in UPS replacement batteries:

                          @Dashrender said in UPS replacement batteries:

                          @jt1001001 said in UPS replacement batteries:

                          I have a place and recommend them highly.
                          http://www.replaceupsbattery.com/UPS-Batteries/APC-SMART-UPS-RM-SUA1000RM2U-Batteries-Set-of-4/
                          They offer free shipping which is HUGE because of the weight of some UPS batteries. Reasonably priced as well. Since we are in NY we have to pay sales tax but their free shipping offsets the tax.

                          I have to pay Use Tax if the store doesn't collect, so that part doesn't matter. My business doesn't sweat paying that compared to the cost of an audit, etc.

                          Yeah, the "no sales tax" doesn't apply, you always have to pay it. It's just that companies outside if your state don't have to report it, so nobody takes it seriously.

                          if you get audited by your own state and have an expense that you didn't pay taxes on, they'll collect it and fine you for not paying it previously - so yeah.. don't skip it if you're a real business.

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                          • FATeknollogeeF
                            FATeknollogee
                            last edited by

                            These guys usually have free shipping http://www.atbatt.com/

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