[Discuss] APC repair/replacement

[Anthony Howe]

My work gets replacement UPS batteries from the Battery Direct place on
government street.  It is located across government from the Vancouver
Island Brewery and one block down towards town.  As far as I know we have
had success with the replacement batteries.

Anthony

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> [mailto:discuss-bounces at vlug.org] On Behalf Of Alan W. Irwin
> Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 9:35 AM
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> Subject: [Discuss] APC repair/replacement
> 
> 
> After 10 years of excellent service my APC Back-UPS 450 has 
> suddenly stopped working; up to two days ago my computer 
> never went down due to power glitches, but now it goes down 
> for all of them for the same or even slightly less (with 
> switch and cable modem removed) load. I suspect all that I 
> need is a replacement battery.  However, refurbished units 
> are not that much higher than the battery cost so I might go 
> with that option instead if there is a good local dealer.
> 
> Can anyone here give me recommendations/disrecommendations 
> for suppliers of 
> APC battery replacement or refurbished units in Victoria?
> 
> Another alternative is to use www.upsforless.ca which 
> apparently offer replacement batteries for $36 or even a 
> whole refurbished BK450 (BK650) for $59 ($71).  Has anybody 
> here had good/bad dealings with this company or any other 
> non-local supplier of APC batteries or refurbished units?
> 
> Of course, the downside of non-local companies is shipping 
> charges (which I assume are fairly substantial for such a 
> heavy item) and having to find a place to recycle the old 
> battery or entire APC unit in town.  So comments on the 
> recycling question are welcome as well for those who advocate 
> the non-local solution.
> 
> Alan
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