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title: "APC UPS Battery Replacement, APCRBC124 UPS Models BR1500G, BX1500M, BR1300G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, BR1500GI, BX1500G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, and Select Others"
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# 240V voltage support 9Ah sealed lead acid power Recyclable packaging & battery APC UPS Battery Replacement, APCRBC124 UPS Models BR1500G, BX1500M, BR1300G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, BR1500GI, BX1500G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, and Select Others

**Brand:** apc
**Price:** KD 52.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔋 Power up your productivity—never get caught powerless again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** APC UPS Battery Replacement, APCRBC124 UPS Models BR1500G, BX1500M, BR1300G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, BR1500GI, BX1500G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, and Select Others by apc
- **How much does it cost?** KD 52.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/4700510-apc-ups-battery-replacement-apcrbc124-ups-models-br1500g-bx1500m-br1300g)

## Best For

- apc enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted apc brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Extended Backup Power:** 9 Amp-hour capacity ensures critical devices stay powered longer
- • **Eco-Friendly Recycling:** Join APC’s free RBC Recycling Program with reusable packaging
- • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty for trusted durability
- • **Genuine APC Reliability:** Tested & certified to restore original UPS performance flawlessly
- • **Seamless Hot-Swap Ready:** Replace your UPS battery without downtime or hassle

## Overview

The APC APCRBC124 Replacement Battery Cartridge is a genuine, sealed lead acid 9Ah battery designed for seamless compatibility with multiple APC UPS models. It restores your UPS to original performance specs, supports hot-swap replacement to avoid downtime, and comes with a 1-year warranty. Plus, it features eco-conscious packaging for easy recycling, making it the smart choice for professionals who demand reliable, uninterrupted power.

## Description

This APC Replacement Battery Cartridge (RBC) is designed for complete compatibility with your APC UPS. APC replacement batteries are tested and approved for restoring the UPS performance to its original specifications. The RBC is a VRLA battery with a 2-year warranty.

Review: The perfect replacement for my BX1500M. - This battery made the repair of my UPS easy, the APC unit quickly sensed the new battery and there was no muss or fuss after the simple installation process. Good thing too, because one week later the power went out, but the battery had plenty of time on it giving me a huge cushion to save and exit everything I was doing. The time you get will depend on the load, but even with two monitors, there was power to spare -- no loss of function or productivity. I cannot comment on the long term quality of the replacement, but this is well constructed and fit exactly as intended. Whether or not this is a good value depends on you -- for me it is a good value, but depending on what I was doing, I can see where it might not be for some, but honestly -- with the scarcity of certain components recently having a UPS in top shape makes a lot of sense to me. 5/5
Review: I purchased a new APCRBC124 for my BR1500G because my ups said the battery was bad (an "X" on the battery icon) - This is a long review. I have re-written it based on what I have discovered. Hope it will help you if you have the problem I had. This battery works fine. 5 stars for the battery, not so much for APC customer service. Read on..... I purchased it to replace the original battery in my BR1500G UPS. This UPS, and its original battery, was placed in service in January, 2014. According to the test data sheet that came with it, the UPS itself was tested on 9/9/2013, so it was manufactured sometime in 2013. I have 6 UPS systems because we used to have a lot of brief power interruptions (not as many now, Florida Power and Light has really improved their system, but we still have one or two brief interruptions every few months). These UPS's are located around the house one in our "rack room" where I have our Synology server, cable modem, router, ethernet switches, phone system, Sonos Connect equipment, one at the main Dish Network DVR , and at our 4 iMac/PC's we have around the house. I routinely replace UPS batteries after 3 years, but somehow missed this one. So after 4+ years the battery failed. Exactly how it failed is as follows: one day everything in the rack room was dead. The UPS was off. I turned it back on, and it came on, but there was an "X" over the battery icon. So I ordered this new battery, and installed it. Very easy, just slides in. But after charging for two days the UPS indicated only a 10 minute run time, which I know from experience is not correct. The load on the UPS is 210 watts. So thinking this battery may be defective, I contacted APC customer service via chat. After two chats they told me that my UPS was 5 years old and had reached the end of its life. I was about to order a new UPS, but dug down and read a lot of these reviews. One person mentioned that after replacing the battery it is necessary to run the self test AND run the Power Chute software to reset the "battery replacement date". I have never fooled with the Power Chute software, but after using it I recommend it. I did this, and now the UPS indicates 27 minutes of run time, which my experience tells me is reasonable for this UPS with a load of 210 watts. Unfortunately there is no documentation that says to do this. It is not in the original documents that come with the UPS, nor is it in the battery replacement document that comes with the battery. As well, APC customer service did not tell me to do this. Below are the transcripts of two chat sessions I had with APC support. While I was frustrated that the first person I chatted with did not seem to understand that I was doing a hot swap replacement, and asked me to do a procedure that was not consistent with a hot swap, the real frustration only came later when I came to understand it is necessary to update the battery replacement date in the Power Chute software. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:19:52 PM): Hello Eric, thank you for contacting APC by Schneider Electric, my name is Devi. How may I help you? Me (4/25/2018, 5:24:19 PM): I purchased a new APCRBC124 for my BR1500G because my ups said the battery was bad (an "X" on the battery icon). Hot swapped it because it is being used to protect some servers. After replacement, still have the X. Bought from desertcart (Ships from and sold by desertcart) but it had Australian warranty information!. Do I need to do anything to reset the UPS to get rid of the X on the battery icon? Can't find any instructions on how to do that? I do not want to cause a power failure to my equipment, so need to be careful. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:24:38 PM): I understand your concern. I apologize for the inconvenience caused. I will surely assist you with it. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:24:44 PM): Did you charge the unit for continuous 16 hours before installing ? Me (4/25/2018, 5:25:01 PM): how would you suggest I do that? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:25:41 PM): This issue might have caused due to less charge in the battery. During shipment unit will not be charged completely due to safety issues so, I would request you to charge the battery for 16 hours by keeping the unit off. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:25:51 PM): Once the battery gets charged fully. I would suggest you to perform a self test. Me (4/25/2018, 5:26:15 PM): it is a hot swap, how can i do what you are asking? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:26:47 PM): Yes, it is hot swappable. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:27:00 PM): During shipment unit will not be charged completely due to safety issues. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:27:21 PM): Some batteries need to charge completely first. Me (4/25/2018, 5:28:16 PM): i do not think you understand me. I hot swapped the battery on an in-service ups. how can i charge the battery before i put the ups in service? it is already in service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if i have to take it out of service, what is the point of being able to hot swap a battery replacement? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:29:03 PM): Eric, yes, I understand your concern, install the battery then only charge it for 16 hours, before connecting to equipment. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:29:17 PM): In order to check the battery integrity, I would request you to perform a self test. Me (4/25/2018, 5:31:37 PM): Do you understand that this is an in-service UPS? That I am trying to do a hot-swap to replace the battery? That doing what you are suggesting will defeat the entire idea of being able to do a hot-swap? If so what good is the entire hot swap capability? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:32:02 PM): I understand that ups is in service. You can charge it according to your convinience. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:32:08 PM): it resolves the issue. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:32:17 PM): If you cannot perform at all its okay. Me (4/25/2018, 5:34:22 PM): OK, I will let the battery charge, but I cannot charge it "before connecting to equipment" and I cannot charge it "16 hours keeping the unit off". Devi (4/25/2018, 5:34:29 PM): Also, please try performing the self test The Procedure is : Press the power ON/OFF button until you hear the second beep. The AC plug symbol (ON LINE) flashes off and on during self-test mode. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:34:37 PM): Please make a note that the connected equipment will go off if battery is bad. Me (4/25/2018, 5:35:51 PM): OK, will try this. Tomorrow, after the battery has had time to charge! Will performing the self test remove the "X" that is over the battery icon? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:35:54 PM): Yes. Me (4/25/2018, 5:36:51 PM): Can you comment as to why I received a battery with Australian paperwork? Is desertcart selling these correctly? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:37:11 PM): Eric, I am not sure about that Devi (4/25/2018, 5:37:25 PM): I have to check with the concerned team regarding this. Me (4/25/2018, 5:38:55 PM): Will APC warranty this battery, and if so, how long, and when will the time begin for the warranty. I received it last Wednesday. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:39:06 PM): Yes, as per the serial # and date of purchase proof. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:39:12 PM): You have 1 year of warranty. Me (4/25/2018, 5:40:06 PM): OK. Well, that is about it. I will run self test tomorrow. If I have a problem I will get back then. Thanks, good by. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:40:12 PM): Sure you can get back to me. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:40:22 PM): You are welcome. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:40:27 PM): Have a great day! My comment on the above chat session: The problem with the above chat is not the advice that was given, but the obvious fact that Devi did not seem to understand that I was doing a hot swap, and could not charge the UPS before I connected the equipment to it. If Devi had said that in my case it would be best to just wait a day, letting the battery charge, with the loads connected, I think it would have made more sense. But the battery will charge just the same if the UPS has a load connected, or not, because this is what happens after a power outage: power fails, UPS discharges battery, power comes back on, UPS charges battery while under load. So after charging for two days, I did run the self test, and the "X" over the battery icon went away. So at least that information from Devi was correct! However, after running the self test the UPS shows that it only has a 10 minute run time, and this is with only a 210 watt (24%) load. I have other UPSes with more load than 210 watts that show much greater run time. According to APC (see second chat session below), my UPS is at the end of its life. I purchased the UPS in January 2014, so I got more than 4 years on the original battery, not bad. But, there is nothing wrong with this UPS. As stated above, I just needed to reset the battery replacement date in the Power Chute software which will recalibrate the UPS for the new battery. Here is my second chat for those who might be interested: Monica (4/27/2018, 10:52:15 AM): Hello Eric, thank you for contacting APC by Schneider Electric, my name is Monica. How may I help you? Me (4/27/2018, 11:00:29 AM): I purchased a new battery for my BR1500G UPS. It was purchased from desertcart (Sold by and ships from desertcart). For some reason it came with Australian warranty information. I installed it in my UPS on Wednesday. It has charged in the UPS for two days. The load on the UPS is 210 watts, 24%. The UPS shows the battery run time is only 10 minutes. The battery icon shows full charge. I have run the self test. I have another UPS, a BR1000G that I purchased last November. It's load is 240 watts, 40%, and it shows that it has a 19 minute run time. I believe the new battery I purchased, an APCRBC124, is not working correctly. Monica (4/27/2018, 11:01:54 AM): What is the load connected to the unit? Monica (4/27/2018, 11:04:55 AM): Are we connected? Me (4/27/2018, 11:07:41 AM): sorry, was away from computer for a few minutes Me (4/27/2018, 11:08:02 AM): the load connected is a server Monica (4/27/2018, 11:08:44 AM): please can I have the serial number of ups as on the white bar coded label at the rear/bottom of the unit? Monica (4/27/2018, 11:08:58 AM): of the battery also Me (4/27/2018, 11:09:19 AM): yes, that will take me a few minutes to get....please stand by Monica (4/27/2018, 11:09:41 AM): sure Me (4/27/2018, 11:13:25 AM): UPS serial 381337X00901 battery serial number is 7A1808L14856 Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:03 AM): Thank you Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:20 AM): I think the problem is with the unit and not battery Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:31 AM): The life of unit is 5-6 years Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:48 AM): your unit is quite old so the battery cannot be used efficiently Me (4/27/2018, 11:21:56 AM): it is new 4 years ago Monica (4/27/2018, 11:22:09 AM): 381337X00901 is 2013 year of manufacture Monica (4/27/2018, 11:22:21 AM): when was this unit purchased? Me (4/27/2018, 11:25:56 AM): purchased from desertcart January of 2014, but test paper that came with it shows it was tested on 9/9/2013 Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:19 AM): okay Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:26 AM): The unit is out of warrabty Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:34 AM): You will have to replace the unit Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:56 AM): You can put the new batteries in any other identical unit to test if they are good Monica (4/27/2018, 11:28:11 AM): in case the battery is faulty then I can replace it for you Me (4/27/2018, 11:30:59 AM): ok. I will test the battery in another unit. Me (4/27/2018, 11:32:14 AM): why did battery come with Australian warranty info. Is desertcart selling these properly? Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:04 AM): That is not a problem, 7A1808L14856 is serial number Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:11 AM): that will have 1 year warranty Me (4/27/2018, 11:33:26 AM): ok,thanks Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:33 AM): welcome Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:38 AM): Have a nice day:) Me (4/27/2018, 11:33:52 AM): ok, take care, bye Clearly, there was no mention of recalibrating the battery by telling the UPS the battery had been replaced (using the Power Chute software).

## Features

- For best performance and warranty support of your APC UPS, use only genuine APC replacement batteries with your APC UPS
- Each APC Replacement Battery Cartridges (RBC) is tested and certified for compatibility to restore the performance of your APC UPS to original specifications
- When you buy a new genuine APC RBC, you can recycle your old UPS battery via the "RBC Recycling Program" on the APC website. This program includes free return to a recycling center (use the packaging from your new battery to return the old)
- APCRBC124 is compatible with APC UPS models BR1500G, BX1500M, BR1300G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, BR1500GI, BX1500G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, and select others
- APC WARRANTY: Genuine APC Batteries are backed by a 2 year Manufacture Warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004F08NSM |
| Amperage | 9 Amps |
| Antenna Location | Ups |
| Battery Capacity | 9 Amp Hours |
| Battery Cell Composition | Sealed Lead Acid |
| Battery Cell Type | Sealed Lead Acid |
| Battery Weight | 14 Pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10 in Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units |
| Brand | APC |
| Built-In Media | Battery Pack with New Batteries Installed, Reusable Packaging for Recycling Return |
| Compatible Phone Models | Not for mobiles |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 10,844 Reviews |
| External Testing Certification | Não Aplicável |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00731304284383 |
| Item Dimensions | 8.86 x 7.24 x 3.78 inches |
| Item Type Name | APC UPS Battery Replacement, APCRBC124, for APC UPS Models BX1500M, BR1500G, BR1300G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, BR1500GI, BX1500G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, and select others |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | APC |
| Model Name | APC RBC |
| Model Number | APCRBC124 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Ups |
| Reusability | Rechargeable |
| UPC | 731304284383 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacture |

## Product Details

- **Battery Capacity:** 9 Amp Hours
- **Battery Cell Composition:** Sealed Lead Acid
- **Brand:** APC
- **Number of Batteries:** 1 12V batteries required.
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Ups

## Images

![APC UPS Battery Replacement, APCRBC124 UPS Models BR1500G, BX1500M, BR1300G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, BR1500GI, BX1500G, SMC1000-2U, SMC1000-2UC, and Select Others - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615j8GUKKoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you get recycling instructions along with the replacement battery?**
A: No recycling instructions are provided, and contrary to the information from Call2Recycle, Home Depot will not take these batteries at their recycling centers. I ended up taking batteries to a battery shop who took them off my hands as a favor. This is in California as of May 2021.

**Q: is this the battery for APC xs 1500 unit?**
A: Apparently, the RBC124 battery pack will work for most, if not all, XS 1500 units, but it is not always "plug-and-play. The pack I received is made for newer units of the XS 1500 for easy installation and compatibility. It will also work in the older (light grey case) Back-UPS XS 1500 that I own. However, it is NOT PLUG AND PLAY because the new battery pack's connection socket is different from the older XS 1500. You must remove the mounting bracket that comes with this new RBC (Replacement Battery Pack)124) and reuse the old mounting bracket that originally came with your old XS 1500 unit because it has the proper connector to plug into the old unit. APC has made the replacement process very confusing, especially for those of us with older XS 1500 Back-UPS  because they reused model numbers and published conflicting information as the new and old units have the same model numbers, but different mounting brackets and wiring harness/connector.

**Q: Whats the difference between rbc123 and rbc124? i have a br1500g is one a better choice than the other?**
A: The difference is in capacity - The RBC123 is a pair of 7Ah batteries, the RBC124 is a pair of 9Ah batteries.  They are physically interchangeable.   Both will function in a UPS designed for either.   The units with the RBC124 specified may have a slightly more robust charging capability, so using the larger battery will likely result in slightly longer charge times in the smaller 1000 VA UPS units.  The difference in runtime with a typical load (an average desktop PC, with a 23" LCD monitor and normal peripherals) will be negligible - with the RBC124 giving you a few more minutes before shutdown.

**Q: Battery for the apc xs1000?**
A: Yes. Check the bottom of the unit for the actual model number and use the tool on the APC website. It will list the 123 as the correct battery. The 124 is exactly the same externally, just higher capacity. They will both work in the same units, you just get more time out of the 124.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect replacement for my BX1500M.
*by M***N on January 25, 2026*

This battery made the repair of my UPS easy, the APC unit quickly sensed the new battery and there was no muss or fuss after the simple installation process. Good thing too, because one week later the power went out, but the battery had plenty of time on it giving me a huge cushion to save and exit everything I was doing. The time you get will depend on the load, but even with two monitors, there was power to spare -- no loss of function or productivity. I cannot comment on the long term quality of the replacement, but this is well constructed and fit exactly as intended. Whether or not this is a good value depends on you -- for me it is a good value, but depending on what I was doing, I can see where it might not be for some, but honestly -- with the scarcity of certain components recently having a UPS in top shape makes a lot of sense to me. 5/5

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I purchased a new APCRBC124 for my BR1500G because my ups said the battery was bad (an "X" on the battery icon)
*by R***K on April 25, 2018*

This is a long review. I have re-written it based on what I have discovered. Hope it will help you if you have the problem I had. This battery works fine. 5 stars for the battery, not so much for APC customer service. Read on..... I purchased it to replace the original battery in my BR1500G UPS. This UPS, and its original battery, was placed in service in January, 2014. According to the test data sheet that came with it, the UPS itself was tested on 9/9/2013, so it was manufactured sometime in 2013. I have 6 UPS systems because we used to have a lot of brief power interruptions (not as many now, Florida Power and Light has really improved their system, but we still have one or two brief interruptions every few months). These UPS's are located around the house one in our "rack room" where I have our Synology server, cable modem, router, ethernet switches, phone system, Sonos Connect equipment, one at the main Dish Network DVR , and at our 4 iMac/PC's we have around the house. I routinely replace UPS batteries after 3 years, but somehow missed this one. So after 4+ years the battery failed. Exactly how it failed is as follows: one day everything in the rack room was dead. The UPS was off. I turned it back on, and it came on, but there was an "X" over the battery icon. So I ordered this new battery, and installed it. Very easy, just slides in. But after charging for two days the UPS indicated only a 10 minute run time, which I know from experience is not correct. The load on the UPS is 210 watts. So thinking this battery may be defective, I contacted APC customer service via chat. After two chats they told me that my UPS was 5 years old and had reached the end of its life. I was about to order a new UPS, but dug down and read a lot of these reviews. One person mentioned that after replacing the battery it is necessary to run the self test AND run the Power Chute software to reset the "battery replacement date". I have never fooled with the Power Chute software, but after using it I recommend it. I did this, and now the UPS indicates 27 minutes of run time, which my experience tells me is reasonable for this UPS with a load of 210 watts. Unfortunately there is no documentation that says to do this. It is not in the original documents that come with the UPS, nor is it in the battery replacement document that comes with the battery. As well, APC customer service did not tell me to do this. Below are the transcripts of two chat sessions I had with APC support. While I was frustrated that the first person I chatted with did not seem to understand that I was doing a hot swap replacement, and asked me to do a procedure that was not consistent with a hot swap, the real frustration only came later when I came to understand it is necessary to update the battery replacement date in the Power Chute software. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:19:52 PM): Hello Eric, thank you for contacting APC by Schneider Electric, my name is Devi. How may I help you? Me (4/25/2018, 5:24:19 PM): I purchased a new APCRBC124 for my BR1500G because my ups said the battery was bad (an "X" on the battery icon). Hot swapped it because it is being used to protect some servers. After replacement, still have the X. Bought from Amazon (Ships from and sold by Amazon) but it had Australian warranty information!. Do I need to do anything to reset the UPS to get rid of the X on the battery icon? Can't find any instructions on how to do that? I do not want to cause a power failure to my equipment, so need to be careful. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:24:38 PM): I understand your concern. I apologize for the inconvenience caused. I will surely assist you with it. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:24:44 PM): Did you charge the unit for continuous 16 hours before installing ? Me (4/25/2018, 5:25:01 PM): how would you suggest I do that? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:25:41 PM): This issue might have caused due to less charge in the battery. During shipment unit will not be charged completely due to safety issues so, I would request you to charge the battery for 16 hours by keeping the unit off. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:25:51 PM): Once the battery gets charged fully. I would suggest you to perform a self test. Me (4/25/2018, 5:26:15 PM): it is a hot swap, how can i do what you are asking? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:26:47 PM): Yes, it is hot swappable. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:27:00 PM): During shipment unit will not be charged completely due to safety issues. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:27:21 PM): Some batteries need to charge completely first. Me (4/25/2018, 5:28:16 PM): i do not think you understand me. I hot swapped the battery on an in-service ups. how can i charge the battery before i put the ups in service? it is already in service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if i have to take it out of service, what is the point of being able to hot swap a battery replacement? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:29:03 PM): Eric, yes, I understand your concern, install the battery then only charge it for 16 hours, before connecting to equipment. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:29:17 PM): In order to check the battery integrity, I would request you to perform a self test. Me (4/25/2018, 5:31:37 PM): Do you understand that this is an in-service UPS? That I am trying to do a hot-swap to replace the battery? That doing what you are suggesting will defeat the entire idea of being able to do a hot-swap? If so what good is the entire hot swap capability? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:32:02 PM): I understand that ups is in service. You can charge it according to your convinience. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:32:08 PM): it resolves the issue. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:32:17 PM): If you cannot perform at all its okay. Me (4/25/2018, 5:34:22 PM): OK, I will let the battery charge, but I cannot charge it "before connecting to equipment" and I cannot charge it "16 hours keeping the unit off". Devi (4/25/2018, 5:34:29 PM): Also, please try performing the self test The Procedure is : Press the power ON/OFF button until you hear the second beep. The AC plug symbol (ON LINE) flashes off and on during self-test mode. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:34:37 PM): Please make a note that the connected equipment will go off if battery is bad. Me (4/25/2018, 5:35:51 PM): OK, will try this. Tomorrow, after the battery has had time to charge! Will performing the self test remove the "X" that is over the battery icon? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:35:54 PM): Yes. Me (4/25/2018, 5:36:51 PM): Can you comment as to why I received a battery with Australian paperwork? Is Amazon selling these correctly? Devi (4/25/2018, 5:37:11 PM): Eric, I am not sure about that Devi (4/25/2018, 5:37:25 PM): I have to check with the concerned team regarding this. Me (4/25/2018, 5:38:55 PM): Will APC warranty this battery, and if so, how long, and when will the time begin for the warranty. I received it last Wednesday. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:39:06 PM): Yes, as per the serial # and date of purchase proof. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:39:12 PM): You have 1 year of warranty. Me (4/25/2018, 5:40:06 PM): OK. Well, that is about it. I will run self test tomorrow. If I have a problem I will get back then. Thanks, good by. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:40:12 PM): Sure you can get back to me. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:40:22 PM): You are welcome. Devi (4/25/2018, 5:40:27 PM): Have a great day! My comment on the above chat session: The problem with the above chat is not the advice that was given, but the obvious fact that Devi did not seem to understand that I was doing a hot swap, and could not charge the UPS before I connected the equipment to it. If Devi had said that in my case it would be best to just wait a day, letting the battery charge, with the loads connected, I think it would have made more sense. But the battery will charge just the same if the UPS has a load connected, or not, because this is what happens after a power outage: power fails, UPS discharges battery, power comes back on, UPS charges battery while under load. So after charging for two days, I did run the self test, and the "X" over the battery icon went away. So at least that information from Devi was correct! However, after running the self test the UPS shows that it only has a 10 minute run time, and this is with only a 210 watt (24%) load. I have other UPSes with more load than 210 watts that show much greater run time. According to APC (see second chat session below), my UPS is at the end of its life. I purchased the UPS in January 2014, so I got more than 4 years on the original battery, not bad. But, there is nothing wrong with this UPS. As stated above, I just needed to reset the battery replacement date in the Power Chute software which will recalibrate the UPS for the new battery. Here is my second chat for those who might be interested: Monica (4/27/2018, 10:52:15 AM): Hello Eric, thank you for contacting APC by Schneider Electric, my name is Monica. How may I help you? Me (4/27/2018, 11:00:29 AM): I purchased a new battery for my BR1500G UPS. It was purchased from Amazon (Sold by and ships from Amazon). For some reason it came with Australian warranty information. I installed it in my UPS on Wednesday. It has charged in the UPS for two days. The load on the UPS is 210 watts, 24%. The UPS shows the battery run time is only 10 minutes. The battery icon shows full charge. I have run the self test. I have another UPS, a BR1000G that I purchased last November. It's load is 240 watts, 40%, and it shows that it has a 19 minute run time. I believe the new battery I purchased, an APCRBC124, is not working correctly. Monica (4/27/2018, 11:01:54 AM): What is the load connected to the unit? Monica (4/27/2018, 11:04:55 AM): Are we connected? Me (4/27/2018, 11:07:41 AM): sorry, was away from computer for a few minutes Me (4/27/2018, 11:08:02 AM): the load connected is a server Monica (4/27/2018, 11:08:44 AM): please can I have the serial number of ups as on the white bar coded label at the rear/bottom of the unit? Monica (4/27/2018, 11:08:58 AM): of the battery also Me (4/27/2018, 11:09:19 AM): yes, that will take me a few minutes to get....please stand by Monica (4/27/2018, 11:09:41 AM): sure Me (4/27/2018, 11:13:25 AM): UPS serial 381337X00901 battery serial number is 7A1808L14856 Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:03 AM): Thank you Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:20 AM): I think the problem is with the unit and not battery Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:31 AM): The life of unit is 5-6 years Monica (4/27/2018, 11:21:48 AM): your unit is quite old so the battery cannot be used efficiently Me (4/27/2018, 11:21:56 AM): it is new 4 years ago Monica (4/27/2018, 11:22:09 AM): 381337X00901 is 2013 year of manufacture Monica (4/27/2018, 11:22:21 AM): when was this unit purchased? Me (4/27/2018, 11:25:56 AM): purchased from amazon January of 2014, but test paper that came with it shows it was tested on 9/9/2013 Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:19 AM): okay Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:26 AM): The unit is out of warrabty Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:34 AM): You will have to replace the unit Monica (4/27/2018, 11:27:56 AM): You can put the new batteries in any other identical unit to test if they are good Monica (4/27/2018, 11:28:11 AM): in case the battery is faulty then I can replace it for you Me (4/27/2018, 11:30:59 AM): ok. I will test the battery in another unit. Me (4/27/2018, 11:32:14 AM): why did battery come with Australian warranty info. Is amazon selling these properly? Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:04 AM): That is not a problem, 7A1808L14856 is serial number Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:11 AM): that will have 1 year warranty Me (4/27/2018, 11:33:26 AM): ok,thanks Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:33 AM): welcome Monica (4/27/2018, 11:33:38 AM): Have a nice day:) Me (4/27/2018, 11:33:52 AM): ok, take care, bye Clearly, there was no mention of recalibrating the battery by telling the UPS the battery had been replaced (using the Power Chute software).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great battery to this day
*by A***R on January 20, 2026*

I have purchased 3 of these over the course of several years. Worked perfectly in my APC backUPS. Make sure to help the environment by recycling your old battery through APC's recycling program. Batteries like these are damaging to the environment if they leak into soil or water and APC is being responsible here by offering this, whether by their own doing or being regulated into doing so. Make sure it is a genuine APC battery being recycled however. The longevity is great, I always replace every ~3-4 years regardless and have never had one fail me. They are consumables however, so don't expect to get ~5-10 years out of them if you expect them to work when needed. The replacement time is labeled for a reason.

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