[vcf-midatlantic] OT: FIOS Voice Backup Battery Replacement for 12V 7.2Ah

[Richard Cini]

That's a pretty standard SLA battery. I got mine on eBay. I don't remember from whom but I probably shopped by top-rated seller and closest to NY. No issues since replacement two years ago. 

I have a small 2000w Generac generator that I use during longer power failures for "infrastructure" stuff like the FiOS box, routers, and charging my electronics. Sandy lesson unfortunately. I also have a massive 12kw portable one that I have not used (thankfully) that can power half of my house if I need. 

Rich

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> On Jul 18, 2016, at 4:48 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic at lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
> 
> So I heard this beeping about every 30 minutes or so. I thought it was a
> watch. My sister heard it too and didn't tell me so I was going nuts trying
> to find it. It turns out that it was the replacement battery light on our
> FIOS box. This is the battery backup in case power fails and lasts about 8
> hours. It didn't help with Sandy because the power was out for 8 days.
> 
> So anyway I need to replace it. It is 12V 7.2 Ah. The one that Verizon
> sells is 12V 8Ah:
> https://www.verizon.com/home/accessories/fios-voice-backup-battery/?&skuParam=sku510023
> .
> 
> I figure that I can get a cheaper or better one (longer lasting). Before I
> start searching eBay, Google search are there any recommendations or
> warnings?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> == Jeff Brace