UPS Batteries Pricing and Costs

Budget for an investment in UPS replacement batteries

UPS batteries, also known as uninterruptible power supply batteries, can keep your business running in the event of a sudden power loss or power disruption. UPS battery back-ups will provide uninterrupted electricity to critical equipment until an auxiliary power supply can be secured. They are most often used in situations where a sudden power disruption could cause injuries, deaths, major data loss or a serious disruption to a business.

Before you buy battery back-ups and begin to contact UPS battery suppliers, UPS battery distributors or other providers of UPS batteries, it is a good idea to have some general knowledge of UPS batteries pricing and costs. Begin by determining if you need:

1. 6-volt UPS batteries for new systems;

2. 12-volt UPS batteries for new systems;

3. Or multiple UPS batteries.

 

Compare prices for 6-volt UPS batteries

Manufacturers such as BB Battery, PowerSonic, Genesis and Odyssey supply 6-volt UPS batteries. They range in price from about $10 to about $100. Most come with a one-year warranty. If you order your UPS batteries online, then don't forget to factor tax and shipping into the total cost.
Try: Advanced Battery Systems and Power Factor have a wide variety of 6-volt UPS batteries on display, making them good places to compare prices.

Compare prices for 12-volt UPS batteries

If you need 12-volt UPS batteries, then you'll find they are generally more expensive than 6-volt UPS batteries. The 12-volt products range in price from about $50 to about $450, depending on the specifications. Similar to 6-volt UPS batteries, 12-volt UPS batteries typically come with a one-year warranty.
Try: Check out Unity Electronics and S.E.P. Technologies. Both companies have the prices listed for a good selection of 12-volt UPS batteries.

Buy discounted UPS replacement batteries from a wholesaler or in bulk

If you want to save some money when buying UPS batteries, then consider buying your batteries from a wholesaler or in bulk. Prices from wholesalers range from $20 to $400, depending on the specs of the battery. If you need a large number of UPS batteries, then don't be afraid to call the retailer and try to negotiate a lower bulk rate.
Try: BatteryWholesale.com is a good place to research discounted prices on hundreds of types of UPS batteries. WholesaleBatteries.us is also a good resource. The more batteries that you buy from this company, the more money you will save.

 

• If you aren't sure what type of UPS batteries you need, then don't worry. Most UPS battery suppliers make it fairly easy to match the correct battery to your system.
• It is a good idea to order extra UPS batteries and store some UPS battery replacements at your business, especially if you have multiple UPS backup systems in place. You don't want to have your system offline for a day or two while you wait for a UPS battery replacement to be shipped.

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