Backup battery not rechargeable

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• 12 Jun 2011

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I have bought a backup battery for my alarm system as I think the old one is dead (it is about 10 years old). I bought a Yuasa but I do not think it is rechargeable. It is the same voltage and size. It looks identical but does not have rechargeable written on it.

Simple question... can I use it or do I need to get a rechargeable?

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Mike

 

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• 12 Jun 2011

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What are the numbers / writing shown on the side of the battery?

Should be something like NP7-12 12V 7Ah

valve regulated
lead-acid type
rechargeable type

 

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The one I bought has NP2.8-12S 12V,2.8Ah

The one I am replacing is NP2.8-12 12V,2.8Ah

The only difference is the one I bought does not have an 'S' in the text and it does not have the word rechargeable on it.

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The writing on the one I bought says...

valve regulated
lead acid battery

 

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They're the same.

 

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Thanks. I wonder what the S stands for then?

 

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• 2 Jul 2011

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Is it an ADE optima?
They were known for burning the resistor if the battery wasn't changed.

 

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• 2 Jul 2011

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dinefwr said:

Is it an ADE optima?
They were known for burning the resistor if the battery wasn't changed.

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And that is helpful because?

 

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• 3 Jul 2011

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changing the battery may not be the final fix !!!!! why post stupid comments !!!!!

 

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• 3 Jul 2011

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Well you took a wild stab in the dark at the panel.

I think its a veritas, so it wont matter.

 

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• 3 Jul 2011

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I never made a comment on the panel !

 

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sparkymarka said:

I never made a comment on the panel !

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:48 pm Post Subject:
Is it an ADE optima?
They were known for burning the resistor if the battery wasn't changed.

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So the above was imagined then?

 

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• 3 Jul 2011

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Alarm said:

sparkymarka said:

I never made a comment on the panel !

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 11:48 pm Post Subject:
Is it an ADE optima?
They were known for burning the resistor if the battery wasn't changed.

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So the above was imagined then?

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No, but you're attributing it to the wrong member.

 

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• 3 Jul 2011

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Indeed.
However, as to the others reply. The changing of the battery is probably the "final fix" required.

 

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and how many times have i been to a panel and the customer says ive had a new battery... you may have. but did the last person check the battery fuse? ....maybe not !!!!!!!!!!