Batteries for UPS

Many UPS models have the ability to replace the battery. This is very convenient, because in case of complete wear and tear, when the battery has exhausted its resource, it is enough to replace the battery and the device will continue to work. Also, if you have an extra battery for your UPS, it will increase its run time. That is, the equipment connected to the uninterruptible power supply will continue to work after changing the battery.

Main battery types for UPS

Often people are faced with the problem of which battery to buy for an uninterruptible power supply. Let's look at their main varieties:

• • Lead Acid - The simplest and most common option, these are reliable, maintenance-free, fully sealed batteries with excellent performance.
• • AGM batteries - their feature when using special separators made of a special porous fiberglass material. They last a long time, demonstrate excellent power performance and tolerate repeated charge-discharge cycles well. Due to the internal recombination of gases, they are of a maintenance-free type.
• • Gel - this type of battery uses a thick gel-like electrolyte inside. Such batteries are not afraid of deep and frequent discharge, they work reliably for a long time.

Also, when planning to buy a battery for a UPS, be sure to consider several important parameters. First, decide how much power you need, try to calculate how long the device will be able to keep the connected devices working. This will allow you to find out exactly which battery for an uninterruptible power supply is required. Obviously, the higher the capacity of the battery, the longer it will be able to provide power. Manufacturers now offer a variety of options. There is a UPS with a battery that can power a computer for 15 minutes, which is enough to shut it down safely. And there are options that can keep it running for several hours.