edukes@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>>From: Mark Schoonover <schoon@xxxxxxxx>
>>Date: 2006/03/24 Fri PM 12:22:21 EST
>>To: 'CentOS mailing list' <centos@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>Subject: RE: UPS Batteries
>>
>>edukes@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:edukes@xxxxxxxxxx> tapped at Friday, March 24,
>>2006 6:21 AM:
>>
>>
>>>Hello,
>>>
>>>This may be a really stupid question, but can a gel type marine
>>>battery be used in a UPS?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>
>>
>>I don't think so. Gelcells are different than the sealed lead acid batteries
>>found in UPS's. They have different charging requirements, and will
>>discharge differently than SLAs. Probably best to purchase replacement
>>batteries from the manufacturer...
>>
>>HTH
>
> Thanks for the info!!
>
> Eddie
If you are trying to save money, you might want to try the following.
If you open your UPS and get the model # from the old battery or the
AmpHour, voltage, and physical size. You can usually find replacement
batteries cheaper than a comparable replacement battery kit for your
UPS.
