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

[Ray Sills]

Hi Jeff:

I bought a replacement at Home Depot… or was it Lowes… anyway, no sweat.  Simple install, works like a champ.  Of course, we haven’t had a power failure to give it an endurance test.

73 de Ray


> 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