[rescue] UPS battery replacement

[Dave K]

On 8/24/06, Skeezics Boondoggle <skeezics at q7.com> wrote:
> Anyone have any recommendations for good suppliers of UPS replacement
> batteries?  ...

$WORK has bought some batteries from Sure Power Inc
(http://www.sure-power.com) and Continental Resources
(http://www.conres.com).  I didn't look to see if either had what you
need.

> ... the factory list
> (Eaton/Powerware) is $51 each, which is, er, *insane* since I can buy a
> new cabinet _with batteries_ for $179...

Is it possible that price includes hauling away your old batteries
and/or installation?  Getting rid of the old batteries can be a bigger
pain that getting the new ones.

-- 
Dave K
Unix Systems & Network Administrator
Mount Laurel NJ