RBC5 APC SmartUPS 700 Battery - Any use for an old battery?

[hightech]

I replaced some batteries in my APC SmartUPS 700 UPS and ran some meter readings on the old battery. One measured 0.18 volts, and the other measured 8.58 volts. The battery I have is as follows:

http://www.vision-batt.com/newpdf/CP/CP1270.pdf

I don't have a need for the battery and was wondering if it is of any use to anyone? I figured you could always put the good battery into a UPS and top up the power back to the 12 volt level.

Does anyone take the batteries back and give you some $$ or something for it (maybe properly dispose of it?).

[matkun]

I replaced some batteries in my APC SmartUPS 700 UPS and ran some meter readings on the old battery. One measured 0.18 volts, and the other measured 8.58 volts. The battery I have is as follows:

http://www.vision-batt.com/newpdf/CP/CP1270.pdf

I don't have a need for the battery and was wondering if it is of any use to anyone? I figured you could always put the good battery into a UPS and top up the power back to the 12 volt level.

Does anyone take the batteries back and give you some $$ or something for it (maybe properly dispose of it?).

If you want to try to keep using them, look up desulfation. I don't think any place will actually pay you to take the batteries, though a battery recycling depot will properly dispose/use them.

[hightech]

If you want to try to keep using them, look up desulfation. I don't think any place will actually pay you to take the batteries, though a battery recycling depot will properly dispose/use them.

Thanks for the info.

Anyone have a use for this battery?

[1madman1]

I just ordered a pair of APC RBC5 batteries today through work - $34 each. The CP1270 a very common UPS battery type, I've seen them in Belkin, IBM and Tripp Lite units.

Too bad you're in Ontario or I might've taken it off your hands.

[l69norm]

I just ordered a pair of APC RBC5 batteries today through work - $34 each. The CP1270 a very common UPS battery type, I've seen them in Belkin, IBM and Tripp Lite units. Too bad you're in Ontario or I might've taken it off your hands.

They are standard lead acid gel cell batteries (12VDC 7AH). You can get them matched at any electronics parts jobber like Sayal for $10-$15 each.

[hightech]

They are standard lead acid gel cell batteries (12VDC 7AH). You can get them matched at any electronics parts jobber like Sayal for $10-$15 each.

I got my replacement batteries from Sayal @$26 EACH. Not sure where you are getting this $10 - $15 price from.

[l69norm]

I got my replacement batteries from Sayal @$26 EACH. Not sure where you are getting this $10 - $15 price from.

In Mississauga, go next door to AA or RTC. They had these on sale last weekend for $8 ea. I'm sure there are similar stores in your area.

[miss_swan]

Sure, paperweights :lol:

[1080p]

In Mississauga, go next door to AA or RTC. They had these on sale last weekend for $8 ea. I'm sure there are similar stores in your area.

Hey, what is AA and RTC? Computer stores? Electronics stores?

btw is your battery swelled? Don't think it would be a good idea to keep it around. Dell sent me a small recycling box for me to send battery back for free, Purolator label included.

[l69norm]

Hey, what is AA and RTC? Computer stores? Electronics stores?

btw is your battery swelled? Don't think it would be a good idea to keep it around. Dell sent me a small recycling box for me to send battery back for free, Purolator label included.

Four electronics stores in the same plaza:
1350 Matheson Blvd
west of Dixie Rd
in Mississauga

Higher Price/ better selection
Active> Sayal> AA = RTC

[miss_swan]

I should be more constructive ... if you don't find a way to "resuscitate" your old battery ... please make the small effort to dispose of it properly.

I know that Home Depot and places like that accept batteries for disposal.