Using backup ups power supplies can be a life saver for anyone working on a workstation or a home computer, but the risk is still there if you wait too long to replace your RBC batteries. Here we’ll look at how often to replace your batteries to ensure that they don’t reach the end of their life cycle when you need them the most. To help enusre your batteries remain fresh, use the warranty as a guideline.
RBC11 batteries, if used in your backup power supply, should be replaced once a year.
You can never know how the long the lifespan of your battery actually is, and although they will probably last longer than a year, it is safe not to assume. Batteries can last anything between one and two years, but err on the side of safety when thinking about replacing them. You do not want your backup system to fail, just when you need it the most. A one year warranty is usually offered by most battery manufacturers and retailers, purely because you can only really safely rely on your RBC11 for one year.
Replacing batteries on a regular basis in your emergency flashlight, is comparable. Don’t wait until lightening strikes your generator to find out whether or not the batteries in your flashlight are in good condition; surely you will have peace of mind knowing they are in good condition when something really goes wrong. Protecting your power ware is very important.
The specifications, and shape of your battery etc, should be written down before you order your new RBC11 battery. The manufacturers website shape and size for your battery may be totally different than that stated on your unit. This is due to the fact that manufacturers have a habit of chaning the RBC11 specifications without noitce. Be careful of this when placing your order. The battery does not fit, is the most common complaint registered with battery retailers. This is probably due to the change in specifications which retailers do not tell us about. Ordering the correct battery size is imperative as it can cause many problems once it has been received. Most retailers, believe it is the responsibility of the buyer to ship the wrong battery back to them, meaning you spend more money on extra postage and handling charges.
Safe battery disposal should also be looked for when you shop with any retailer. You’re actually not allowed to simply drop your old battery in the trash, as they contain various leads and acids. Rather than search the phonebook for a battery disposal facility, just see if the website you’re buying your new batteries from offer some sort of disposal plan wherein you can ship the old batteries back in the same box your new batteries arrived in.
So in conclusion, it’s a matter of simply making sure that your batteries remain fresh over time. Replacing your batteries before they run out instead of after is really important. Like most things, they do have an expiry date which I think sometimes, we tend to forget. Your ups systems are an investment, so take note of the advice.