[BC] UPS hell

[Dale H. Cook]

At 08:11 PM 2/22/2012, Ron Youvan wrote:

>Try replacing the batteries every three years whether they need it or not.
>Mark the replacement date on the UPS to remind you.  I use a "Brother P-Touch" label.

That is exactly what I do, down to the P-Touch label. I have gotten more than three years out of UPS gel cells, but have settled on three years as the optimum period for replacement. I now have no problems with UPS battery failure.

Dale H. Cook, Market Chief Engineer, Centennial Broadcasting, Roanoke/Lynchburg, VA
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