Today I have to source a new battery for my APC Back-UPS ES 750VA. I know that it's a good idea to replace the battery every 3 or so years, but this bad boy has been in this unit for probably 8 years. LOL The unit is in a location where it's out of sight, out of mine. But last night, the unit decided to "inform" me that it needs a new battery. It's interesting how the alarm sounds on this thing. When it started, I sounded EXACTLY like when a hard drive fails.... that clicking sound. In fact, that's what I though it was as I have my 4-bay NAS sitting right there (it's plugged into the UPS). But when I went close to the NAS to try to figure out which of the 4 drivers were clicking, I realized that the sound was coming from the floor. It turns out that the UPS was making that clicking sound and the red "battery warning" light was flashing. So, today, I have to try to find a battery locally as I'm not going to order one from Amazon. Amazon drivers don't seem to follow instructions of putting the package in a specially secured place that I direct them to. Rather, the ID10TS leave a package right in front of the door for the world to see! No wonder people get their packages stolen even though they have hidden places for deliveries. smh
I just love it when APC decides to glue the battery into the UPS. APC wants you to throw away the entire UPS and buy a new one (totally wasteful). I've tried Goo-Gone, which has worked for me once on a UPS model where the batteries were glued to a slide-out tray. For the APC Back-UPS ES 750, APC glued the battery inside the UPS! I can remove every module inside the UPS, but of course, I can't remove the battery. I wish I would have known that prior to ordering new batteries.
Cyberpower threw an alarm tonight that wasn't stopping - it stopped delivering power. ouch. Luckily I still had 2 batteries on hand still. I have a older cyberpower rack mount - I put some new batteries in - but it felt like the unit was running TOO hot.. (I don't recall how it ran previously). I did notice most of the wires with the clear plastic covers were looking pretty brown. :(
The was the concern I had when I replaced the battery in an APC BN600G recently. I ordered the replacement battery from APC for that model but when it arrived that specific model was not displayed in the instructions. The two batteries were identical in size and appearance, but the no specifications were listed on the batteries in insure they were compatible. 120V 5A 600VA 360W was specified on the case. But not on the batteries. I bought a multimeter to test the replacement for compatibility but was unable to figure out how to use it.
If your unit isn't designed to take a Li Ion battery, then for sure, do not try to put one in. The charging systems for lead acid batteries is not compatible with the charging requirements/circuitry of Li Ion.
Next you’re gonna tell us we can just recharge the batteries instead of throwing them away every power outage… seriously man if anyone doesn’t realize they can swap UPS batteries they deserve to lose the money
Today I have to source a new battery for my APC Back-UPS ES 750VA.
I know that it's a good idea to replace the battery every 3 or so years, but this bad boy has been in this unit for probably 8 years. LOL
The unit is in a location where it's out of sight, out of mine. But last night, the unit decided to "inform" me that it needs a new battery.
It's interesting how the alarm sounds on this thing. When it started, I sounded EXACTLY like when a hard drive fails.... that clicking sound.
In fact, that's what I though it was as I have my 4-bay NAS sitting right there (it's plugged into the UPS).
But when I went close to the NAS to try to figure out which of the 4 drivers were clicking, I realized that the sound was coming from the floor. It turns out that the UPS was making that clicking sound and the red "battery warning" light was flashing.
So, today, I have to try to find a battery locally as I'm not going to order one from Amazon.
Amazon drivers don't seem to follow instructions of putting the package in a specially secured place that I direct them to.
Rather, the ID10TS leave a package right in front of the door for the world to see!
No wonder people get their packages stolen even though they have hidden places for deliveries.
smh
I just love it when APC decides to glue the battery into the UPS. APC wants you to throw away the entire UPS and buy a new one (totally wasteful). I've tried Goo-Gone, which has worked for me once on a UPS model where the batteries were glued to a slide-out tray. For the APC Back-UPS ES 750, APC glued the battery inside the UPS! I can remove every module inside the UPS, but of course, I can't remove the battery. I wish I would have known that prior to ordering new batteries.
Sorry to hear that. What year was your UPS ES 750 made?
Cyberpower threw an alarm tonight that wasn't stopping - it stopped delivering power. ouch. Luckily I still had 2 batteries on hand still. I have a older cyberpower rack mount - I put some new batteries in - but it felt like the unit was running TOO hot.. (I don't recall how it ran previously). I did notice most of the wires with the clear plastic covers were looking pretty brown. :(
Oh man. Time to let it go or replace the components. I'd say let it go as it's not worth the risk.
@@MikeMu Thought about rebuilding the wires and giving it 1 more try..just don't have the time really. :(
I know how that is. I’d keep a close eye on it though. I’ve seen ups units burn up.
The was the concern I had when I replaced the battery in an APC BN600G recently. I ordered the replacement battery from APC for that model but when it arrived that specific model was not displayed in the instructions. The two batteries were identical in size and appearance, but the no specifications were listed on the batteries in insure they were compatible. 120V 5A 600VA 360W was specified on the case. But not on the batteries. I bought a multimeter to test the replacement for compatibility but was unable to figure out how to use it.
Thanks Mike Awesome video. Very helpfull.
You are welcome.
We need a Li ion replacement for these. I wonder if a Lithium battery made for a power tool could be made to work?
If your unit isn't designed to take a Li Ion battery, then for sure, do not try to put one in.
The charging systems for lead acid batteries is not compatible with the charging requirements/circuitry of Li Ion.
Next you’re gonna tell us we can just recharge the batteries instead of throwing them away every power outage… seriously man if anyone doesn’t realize they can swap UPS batteries they deserve to lose the money