Should I Be Replacing My RBC11 Batteries Regularly
If you use a backup power supply that utilizes RBC11 batteries, it’s a good idea to replace them once a year.
An RBC battery can usually be expected to last longer than a year, however, as with any battery, you never know exactly when its lifespan will run out. The truth is that between one and two years would be a safe estimate, but when you’re relying on a battery to provide you emergency backup power in the event of a power problem, it is wiser to err on the side of safety. Most battery retailers and manufacturers offer a one year warranty simply because one year is the maximum amount of time that you can safely rely on an RBC11 battery.
Replacing your emergency flashlight’s batteries is comparable to this practice. The batteries inside the flashlight might still be in fine condition, but they might not, and it’s better to know that they are rather than wait and find out the next time lightning strikes a generator.
Before buying your new RBC11 battery, make sure to take a look at your current battery and write down the specifications. Not all RBC11 batteries are made in the exact same size and shape, and hardware manufacturers often change these specifications without notice, so while the specs on your unit may list one size when you visit the manufacturer’s website, your RBC11 may be a different size entirely. The battery not fitting is one of the most common complaints registered with RBC11 battery retailers. When this occurs, shipping the mismatched battery back to the retailer and buying the correct size is usually a responsibility given to the buyer, so make sure you’re not wasting postage and handling money by ordering the wrong size battery.
Safe battery disposal is extremely important so ensure you purchase from retailers who offer safe battery disposal. Due to the various leads and acids you’re not allowed to actually just simply drop your old battery in the trash. Some manufacturers offer a disposal plan when you buy your new ones, this not only saves you looking through the phonebook for a battery disposal facility but means you can use the same box your new batteries arrived in to ship your old one back.