BX1300G replacement battery compatibility

[BillP]

Hi,

I'm looking to buy replacement batteries for my BX1300G. I came across some cheap deals online, but I'm not sure if they'll work with BX1300G. Below is what they say. Would this work with BX1300G? Or, is there a big difference between BX1300VA/LCD and G?

2 PACK 12V 7AH APC Back-UPS XS 1300VA LCD BX1300LCD UPS MK BATTERY ES7-12 T2

[BillP]

Hi Tony,

The replacement battery for the BX1300G is APCRBC123. Here is a link to the battery:

https://www.apc.com/shop/us/en/products/APC-Replacement-Battery-Cartridge-123/P-APCRBC123

Regards,

Tom

[BillP]

Thanks for responding, but that wasn't my question. Finding an official replacement battery isn't hard at all, and I of course knew that. But, like I wrote, I'm hunting for cheaper options and found a deal on the above battery. Specs seem identical, including the model numbers that just have different letters in the end. In fact, when I did a search for a replacement battery for BX1300G, this battery was among the search results online, which is why I'm trying to find out if it can work in BX1300G.

[BillP · Accepted solution]

Technically it is possible as the APCRBC123 uses 2 12V 7Ah SLA batteries. But, APC's position is to only use APC Genuine batteries as these were tested and certified with the units. 

Also take note that in some cases, the cheaper the batteries are, the shorter life span they have. You may be purchasing cheap batteries twice or trice compared to a one time purchase of a genuine. 😉