Re: Battery fpr PC1550

["Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I've measured the voltage from the battery
> and it's only around 13.9V. I also got a
> trouble condition light the other day and
> it pointed towards "low battery".

The battery is supposed to be charged to around 13.8 Volts.  That much is
normal.  However, the battery also needs to have sufficient amperage to
power the system for at least 4 hours (this varies) during a power outage.
The panel is not telling you that the voltage is low but that the battery's
ampacity has decreased below an acceptable level.  This is a normal event.
Batteries get weaker with age and need to be replaced periodically.  Since
the panel is indicating trouble, replace it now.

> Are these special betteries? I've never seen
> them at Home Depot or any other such store.

They're available at some hardware stores.  RatShak used to carry them and
might still.  You can also order one online (I sell them) if you like.

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Regards,
Robert L Bass

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