[CentOS] UPS Batteries

[edukes at alltel.net]

> 
> From: Chris Mauritz <chrism at imntv.com>
> Date: 2006/03/24 Fri PM 01:17:52 EST
> To: CentOS mailing list <centos at centos.org>
> Subject: Re: [CentOS] UPS Batteries
> 
> edukes at alltel.net wrote:
> >> From: Mark Schoonover <schoon at amgt.com>
> >> Date: 2006/03/24 Fri PM 12:22:21 EST
> >> To: 'CentOS mailing list' <centos at centos.org>
> >> Subject: RE: [CentOS] UPS Batteries
> >>
> >> edukes at alltel.net <mailto:edukes at alltel.net> tapped at Friday, March 24,
> >> 2006 6:21 AM:
> >>
> >>     
> >>> Hello,
> >>>
> >>> This may be a really stupid question, but can a gel type marine
> >>> battery be used in a UPS? 
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>>       
> >> I don't think so. Gelcells are different than the sealed lead acid batteries
> >> found in UPS's. They have different charging requirements, and will
> >> discharge differently than SLAs. Probably best to purchase replacement
> >> batteries from the manufacturer...
> >>
> >> HTH
> >>     
> > Thanks for the info!!
> >   
> 
> Depending on the vendor of the UPS, you may be able to cheaply replace 
> the original batteries.  APC has a program called "ChargeUPS" or 
> somesuch that sends you replacement batteries and allows you to send 
> your old batteries back to them "freight pre-paid" so you don't have to 
> deal with disposing of them properly (which can be a pain in the behind 
> in some areas).

The reason I asked the question was I was looking at buying a used APC 1400 with no battery.  It seems shipping for the battery is about as much as the battery itself.

Do you know a particular model of APC that is compatible with CentOS?

Thanks!!