APC Matrix 5000 question(s)

Thu Jul 27 14:31:40 UTC 2006

Hi,
> i am very sure that the batterys are dead. APC recommends to change the
> batterys every 3 to 5 years. I'd change them every 3 years to be sure.
> Its very unlikely that your 6 year old packs are still fully functional.
> I had the same symptoms at a customers APC (3000VA) and the battery
> packs were dead. Try to locate the packs on ebay, can save quite a bunch
> of money (but beware of low quality packs).
>
>   
http://stores.ebay.com/Gruber-Power-Services

I've used them multiple times and been very happy.

Malcolm