What Makes the APC BR24BPG Battery Essential for Your UPS

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The APC BR24BPG remains the gold standard for UPS battery replacements, offering engineered reliability that generic brands can’t match. Its sealed AGM design and APC’s firmware integration justify the 22% price premium over third-party options. For mission-critical systems, cutting corners on power backups risks catastrophic data loss.

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How Do You Safely Replace a UPS Battery with the BR24BPG?

1) Power off UPS and disconnect loads. 2) Remove front panel with T15 Torx driver. 3) Disconnect red (+) terminal first. 4) Extract old battery. 5) Insert BR24BPG, aligning terminals. 6) Reconnect black (-) terminal last. 7) Reset UPS via control panel. Always wear ANSI-rated gloves to avoid 9mA leakage currents during replacement.

When performing battery replacement, environmental factors significantly impact safety. For industrial installations, verify electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection measures are active before handling battery terminals. Data centers should schedule replacements during low-activity periods to minimize downtime risks. After installation, conduct a full runtime calibration through the UPS interface to establish baseline performance metrics. Technicians report 23% faster replacement times when using magnetic-tip Torx drivers versus standard screwdrivers.

What Are the Technical Specifications of the BR24BPG?

Specifications: 12V DC nominal voltage, 24Ah capacity (288Wh), 19.05cm x 16.51cm x 17.27cm dimensions. Terminals use Faston 250 connectors. Weighs 8.2kg. Charge current: 7.2A max. Meets IEC 60896-21 standards. Charge time: 6 hours from 50% discharge. Operating humidity: 0–95% non-condensing.

The BR24BPG’s absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology enables 360° operation without electrolyte leakage, crucial for rack-mounted UPS installations. Its recombinant design achieves 99% gas recombination efficiency, eliminating the need for water refills. The steel casing provides IP32-level particulate protection, making it suitable for workshop environments.

Where Can You Recycle a Depleted BR24BPG Battery?

APC participates in the Call2Recycle program. Drop off at 34,000+ US locations including Lowe’s and Home Depot. EU users return via WEEE directives. Never dispose in landfills—lead content violates RCRA regulations. Recycling recovers 98% of the battery’s lead and polypropylene.

“The BR24BPG’s military-grade separators prevent dendrite growth—a common failure point in third-party batteries. We’ve seen 73% fewer unexpected outages in data centers using genuine APC cells versus aftermarket alternatives.” – James Rutherford, Data Center Power Systems Engineer

FAQs

Q: Can I use BR24BPG in a non-APC UPS?

A: Not recommended—terminal configurations and charge algorithms differ. May void warranties.

Q: How many recharge cycles does it support?

A: 200–250 cycles at 50% depth-of-discharge (DoD).

Q: Is storage in cold environments harmful?

A: Store above -30°C. Below -20°C causes electrolyte freezing.

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