Inverter Batteries

aim120 · 23rd July 2013, 13:21

The voltage reading must be taken during fully charged state without load.
Also check the voltage when its boost charging and when it enters into float voltage.

Twiny · 7th August 2013, 19:38

I am looking for a Sinewave o/p UPS with internal battery for ~700-800w load.

Please let me know, if any comparable models out there for: APC SUA1500I

sa_kiran · 7th August 2013, 21:31

Exide batteries used in inverter have conked off, after serving for about 6 years. Su-Kam guy is recommending Apollo batteries costing 11k each (2 years warranty), Exide ones cost 13k each (3 years warranty).

Any other choices and recommendations? My UPS rating is 1.4 kVA.

JustCause · 8th August 2013, 08:24

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Originally Posted by sa_kiran

Any other choices and recommendations? My UPS rating is 1.4 kVA.

What is the AH rating on the old batteries?

My suggestion is to buy Exide.

However, there seems to a huge margin on Exide battery cost (approx 1-1.2K), so do shop around to see if you can get one for a lesser price. I bought Exide invared 450+ for 10K MRP from a dealer while others were selling it for as high as 12K.

sa_kiran · 9th August 2013, 13:32

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Originally Posted by JustCause

However, there seems to a huge margin on Exide battery cost (approx 1-1.2K), so do shop around to see if you can get one for a lesser price. I bought Exide invared 450+ for 10K MRP from a dealer while others were selling it for as high as 12K.

I bought Amaron batteries (AAm-CR-I1500D04R, 150 Ah, cost 9,700/- each) from batterybhai.com. They were not delivering Exide in Thane.

I booked in the morning after speaking to call center. I was told that the batteries will be delivered in about 4 hours. Nobody called even by 3 pm. I called them up again and the local supplier called after sometime. He had an excuse, we don't have the necessary batteries in stock. On insisting that we want the batteries to be delivered today, they came at 8 pm and completed their job in about half an hour.

satran · 22nd August 2013, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustCause

What is the AH rating on the old batteries?

My suggestion is to buy Exide.

However, there seems to a huge margin on Exide battery cost (approx 1-1.2K), so do shop around to see if you can get one for a lesser price. I bought Exide invared 450+ for 10K MRP from a dealer while others were selling it for as high as 12K.

I brought Exide inva Red 450+ from R.K traders, Bangalore. It cost me 11k after giving my Pristolite.

JustCause · 22nd August 2013, 20:15

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Originally Posted by satran

I brought Exide inva Red 450+ from R.K traders, Bangalore. It cost me 11k after giving my Pristolite.

There seems to be some discrepancy here. There is 3K price difference. I bought mine for 8K after old battery exchange (Dead exide battery). The least you could get for an old battery is about 700-800Rs.Even If you consider a regional price difference of about 800-1000Rs., there seems to be a lot of price difference. Inquire with other dealers to know the baseline price in your area.

MRP on the Exide invared 450+ is Rs.12,xxx for all cities except Maharashtra (on box),

satran · 23rd August 2013, 04:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by JustCause

There seems to be some discrepancy here. There is 3K price difference. I bought mine for 8K after old battery exchange (Dead exide battery). The least you could get for an old battery is about 700-800Rs.Even If you consider a regional price difference of about 800-1000Rs., there seems to be a lot of price difference. Inquire with other dealers to know the baseline price in your area.

MRP on the Exide invared 450+ is Rs.12,xxx for all cities except Maharashtra (on box),

I have checked the price in online store www.batterybai.com for Exide inva Red 450+ they have quated 11k with old battery.

OHCVtec · 3rd October 2013, 15:19

Hi, I need to replace my Exide Inverter Plus 500 battery attached to a luminous 800Va inverter. I have shortlisted Exide InvaRed 500 ±. I cannot go for the tall tubular batteries due to space constraints. Is this the best option? I prefer only exide batteries.

Also is battery bhai a reliable portal to buy the battery?

abhi.m · 3rd October 2013, 19:35

Just got new Exide InvaTubular IT 500 batteries for both home and office inverters as both needed replacement. Price quoted by dealer was 14500 per battery and he bought back the old batteries for 2k each. Checked out batterybhai website and found the prices on d higher side.

anks_at · 18th October 2013, 02:17

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Originally Posted by Twiny

I am looking for a Sinewave o/p UPS with internal battery for ~700-800w load.

Please let me know, if any comparable models out there for: APC SUA1500I

Did you find a suitable alternative to APC?
I also use the SUA750I.
Have been searching for a cheaper yet pure sine-wave & reliable UPS alternative but haven't found any!

vijaycool · 22nd October 2013, 13:44

2 years before, I bought 150Ah tall tubular battery (JC battery) for 11K I remember. It gave exceptional backup time > 24 hrs with judicial use of power (1200W). Off late whenever the battery is over loaded with around 700Watts, I am getting weird smell. Later I found its from the negative terminal post and the temp is more than 90C. Replaced the cheap 10sq.mm ups wire to Orbit 15sq.mm wire. There is no burning smell or wire heating, but I am noticing drastic drop in battery backup. We had a electrical cable burn that cause 1.5 days of power outage. This time ups gave max 12 hr back up which is close to 900 watts of power. I believe the plates re sulfated due to constant deep discharge and charging. I can say its still a better quality compared to other brands.

hellmet · 11th December 2013, 12:43

Can someone help me understand how I'd go about filling distilled water in this battery, please?

It's an Amaron battery with Amara Raja inverter. I'm unable to understand what to disconnect or power off before filling up distilled water:

EFF-EIGHT-BEE · 11th December 2013, 12:57

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Originally Posted by hellmet

I'm unable to understand what to disconnect or power off before filling up distilled water:

Hi, its a fairly simple procedure and you don't need to disconnect anything. Just turn the mains supply off and put the inverter switch to off position. Fill all the cells after removing their respective caps with distilled water and make sure that the level remains between max and min. Take care not to spill water anywhere as it may leave stains and also take care not to have contact with skin also. After filling, close all the caps and wipe any extra water spiled on battery and after you are done turn on inverter and mains supply.

hellmet · 11th December 2013, 15:09

Thank you for the super quick response! With your encouragement, my dad and I just got to filling it and it was a no-nonsense affair. The hardest part was lifting the heavy battery out of the enclosure.

We tried to stick to the level between min and max but on a couple of cells it did slightly exceed the max "green" level. I hope that isn't an issue.

Thanks again, we just saved Rs200+ that they charge to fill it up.

23rd July 2013, 13:21	#736
aim120 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bangalore Posts: 791 Thanked: 2,514 Times	Re: Inverter Batteries The voltage reading must be taken during fully charged state without load. Also check the voltage when its boost charging and when it enters into float voltage.
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7th August 2013, 19:38	#737
Twiny BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cochin-Bangalore Posts: 322 Thanked: 63 Times View My Garage	Re: Inverter Batteries I am looking for a Sinewave o/p UPS with internal battery for ~700-800w load. Please let me know, if any comparable models out there for: APC SUA1500I
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7th August 2013, 21:31	#738
sa_kiran BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Thane Posts: 514 Thanked: 171 Times	Exide batteries used in inverter have conked off, after serving for about 6 years. Su-Kam guy is recommending Apollo batteries costing 11k each (2 years warranty), Exide ones cost 13k each (3 years warranty). Any other choices and recommendations? My UPS rating is 1.4 kVA.
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3rd October 2013, 15:19	#744
OHCVtec BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 90 Thanked: 36 Times	Hi, I need to replace my Exide Inverter Plus 500 battery attached to a luminous 800Va inverter. I have shortlisted Exide InvaRed 500 ±. I cannot go for the tall tubular batteries due to space constraints. Is this the best option? I prefer only exide batteries. Also is battery bhai a reliable portal to buy the battery? Last edited by OHCVtec : 3rd October 2013 at 15:20.
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3rd October 2013, 19:35	#745
abhi.m BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cuttack/Mumbai Posts: 36 Thanked: 2 Times	Just got new Exide InvaTubular IT 500 batteries for both home and office inverters as both needed replacement. Price quoted by dealer was 14500 per battery and he bought back the old batteries for 2k each. Checked out batterybhai website and found the prices on d higher side. Last edited by abhi.m : 3rd October 2013 at 19:37.
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22nd October 2013, 13:44	#747
vijaycool BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: chennai Posts: 309 Thanked: 111 Times	Re: Inverter Batteries 2 years before, I bought 150Ah tall tubular battery (JC battery) for 11K I remember. It gave exceptional backup time > 24 hrs with judicial use of power (1200W). Off late whenever the battery is over loaded with around 700Watts, I am getting weird smell. Later I found its from the negative terminal post and the temp is more than 90C. Replaced the cheap 10sq.mm ups wire to Orbit 15sq.mm wire. There is no burning smell or wire heating, but I am noticing drastic drop in battery backup. We had a electrical cable burn that cause 1.5 days of power outage. This time ups gave max 12 hr back up which is close to 900 watts of power. I believe the plates re sulfated due to constant deep discharge and charging. I can say its still a better quality compared to other brands.
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11th December 2013, 12:43	#748
hellmet BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GTA \| GHMC Posts: 887 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Re: Inverter Batteries Can someone help me understand how I'd go about filling distilled water in this battery, please? It's an Amaron battery with Amara Raja inverter. I'm unable to understand what to disconnect or power off before filling up distilled water:
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11th December 2013, 15:09	#750
hellmet BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GTA \| GHMC Posts: 887 Thanked: 1,032 Times	Re: Inverter Batteries Thank you for the super quick response! With your encouragement, my dad and I just got to filling it and it was a no-nonsense affair. The hardest part was lifting the heavy battery out of the enclosure. We tried to stick to the level between min and max but on a couple of cells it did slightly exceed the max "green" level. I hope that isn't an issue. Thanks again, we just saved Rs200+ that they charge to fill it up.
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