Microtek UPS Backup Lasts Only For Few Seconds

Pravas · 07-07-2010, 08:34 PM

Hi techies , I'm using a Microtek UPS(HGE600AZ)from last 3yrs.. and it's backup time has significantly reduced,around 5 seconds....
So i called up a nearest service center and told them my problem, they replied me that i need to replace the battery...
Now i would like to know, can't it be repaired or something???
And moreover the cost estimation told was Rs 800 INR....

I am from Hyderabad, if any localites would refer me some shop then would be a great help..

Pravas · 08-07-2010, 02:23 PM

Please Anyone out there can help me

...anyhow I'm given till Monday by this Service Center people as they don't any batteries in stock.
I can't stop using my pc..so guys please help me before this power cuts damage my PC....

Tech.Masti · 08-07-2010, 02:42 PM

You have to change battery.... I dont think any other option is available....
I changed my microtek double battery ups battery in last february and service centre people said that its better to shut down pc within 5- 10 minutes after electric gone, they also told that full battery discharge will decrease your battery life quickly

sujoyp · 08-07-2010, 02:46 PM

UPS battery cant be repaired...it had to be replaced..on an average UPS battery cost 600+ here..
After replacement ur UPS will be as good as new one

rhitwick · 08-07-2010, 02:54 PM

Ya change the battery.

Also my APC ups is dying. hardly stays on till 2 min. Any idea how much a battery cost? or any other battery I should look for?

mine is 650VA...

CA50 · 08-07-2010, 05:30 PM

I think the cost of the battery is more, I changed my ups battery 4-5 months back for 600 bucks, it was of luminous.

Tech.Masti · 08-07-2010, 06:43 PM

@rhitwick
call apc service centre, they will inform you all details.....

Pravas · 08-07-2010, 08:16 PM

Thanks a lot everybody, then i'll better change the battery. And like i said i will be charged around 800bucks....
But hope they give me a warranty along with that

Ricky · 08-07-2010, 10:10 PM

Just to add here, you can buy good batteries for Rs. 500 or less if you give them old battery. You can change your battery yourself, its pretty easy... I do it almost every year when backup get reduced to 10 min or less(since I have double battery UPS with backup upto 1 hour when batteries are new .. on 22" LCD )

Amaron is the costliest I find, exide is good, but I usually buy Amco as the dealer is near my house and if any fault in battery, he replaces it instantly.