How often should I replace my RBC11 batteries
January 24th, 2010
If you use a backup power supply that utilizes RBC11 batteries, it’s a good idea to replace them once a year.
Knowing the exact lifespan of your battery is difficult, but an RBC battery will usually last about a year. If you are looking for an answer on how long should you leave it before you change your battery, then you should err on the side of safety and do not leave it any longer than two years. Most battery retailers and manufacturers offer a one year warranty simply because one year is the maximum amount of time that you can safely rely on an RBC11 battery.
Your emergency flashlight’s batteries need replacing on a regular basis and this is comparable. Rather than wait and find out the next time ligtening strikes a generator that the batteries inside your flashlight do not work, check them out beforehand to make sure they do work.
Before buying your new RBC11 battery, make sure to take a look at your current battery and write down the specifications. Purchasing the right size RBC11 can be more complicated than you think as hardware manufacturers often change the specifications without notice; their websites list one size and shape when in reality they’re actually a different size entirely. RBC11 battery retailers have stated that one of the most common complaints registered with them is, the battery does not fit. When this occurs, shipping the mismatched battery back to the retailer and buying the correct size is usually a responsibility given to the buyer, so make sure you’re not wasting postage and handling money by ordering the wrong size battery.
Retailers who offer safe battery disposal should definitely be on your list. You’re actually not allowed to simply drop your old battery in the trash, as they contain various leads and acids. Rather than search the phonebook for a battery disposal facility, just see if the website you’re buying your new batteries from offer some sort of disposal plan wherein you can ship the old batteries back in the same box your new batteries arrived in.
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