Issue:
An old APC UPS has a valid failed battery issue. Would it be a better time to consider a new unit over a new battery?

Product:
Single Phase Back-UPS, Smart-UPS

Environment:
Global information about APC UPS Batteries

Recommendation/Solution:
It is known that batteries of a UPS either would last 3 to 5 years for VRLA and 8 to 10 years for Lithium Ion, in optimal operating conditions. Battery service life is subject to ambient temperature, the quality of input power, and the application the UPS is used in. However, the chassis and electronics of the UPS have a typical life expectancy of around 7 to 10 years, depending on the UPS model. In optimal operating conditions, a UPS unit may last longer than this. However, it should be noted that certain internal components like electrolytic capacitors and fans will have an estimated service life of 10 years. This is also subject to several factors, like UPS placement, ambient temperature, load, and input power quality. The service life of other components like MOVs and relays is variable, and depends generally on the quality of input power.

When the battery in a UPS has reached the end of its service life, or the UPS indicates the battery must be replaced and, if the UPS is more than 8 years old, then it is suggested that a whole UPS replacement purchase should be considered, as opposed to only buying a battery.

Purchasing a UPS will have the following benefits:

• If a new UPS is purchased, the UPS chassis as well as battery will be covered by warranty. If only a replacement battery is purchased for an existing, out of warranty UPS, the warranty