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Shoppig For An RBC11 Replacement Battery Cartridge
Shopping around for a replacement RBC11 battery is not always as simple as it should be. Simply put, there are a number of things to consider, not to mention the fact that, more often than not, you are not going to be able to simply pick up an RBC11 battery at the local electronics shop and return it if it does not fit your unit.
Rather, an RBC11 battery is, typically, going to be ordered from some online retailer, meaning that you have to make sure that you are getting the right battery the first time to save yourself the trouble of having to send it back and paying even more for shipping a second battery.
In any event, heres what you need to consider before putting any money down on an RBC11 battery.
1. Specifications
Size and shape. You need to make sure to double check this if you are ordering an RBC11 battery. Perhaps the most common complaint from RBC11 battery consumers is simply that, after they received their battery, they found that it would not fit their unit.
The problem is that power protection manufacturers often tend to change specifications without notice. So do not just make an assumption regarding the specifications of your battery, rather, pull it out of the unit and double check them, because, again, if you order the wrong one, its going to fall on you to ship it back and then pay for shipping, again, on the correct battery.
2. Proper disposal
In most states and regions, its actually illegal to just throw an APC battery in the trash. The problem here is that APC batteries contain lead and acids, and can pose an environmental risk if their disposal is not handled responsibly. Its really not worth the risk to try and throw a battery away improperly, as its an offense that usually carries a fine.
Luckily, the majority of APC battery retailers offer some sort of disposal plan, wherein you simply send the old battery back in the box that your new battery arrived in, and they will take care of the disposal for you. This is usually pretty cheap and will generally include shipping costs in the actual disposal price. If you dont know of a battery disposal service that will help you get rid of old batteries for less, its usually a good idea to go with the retailers disposal service.
3. Replacement time
Knowing when to replace your RBC11 is actually pretty simple. Just make sure to order your replacement when the warranty on your current battery runs out (or at least, not long after). Most APC batteries, particularly those manufactured by Yuasa and CSB, will outlive their warranties. But, the warranty is a guarantee of how long you can expect a battery to last, meaning that, while it may last longer, there are no promises made that it certainly will.
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