My UPS tried to explode!!

[khrall]

I often see UPS batteries like that, it's not uncommon. Nothing to worry about, typically happens due to overheating / age and being lead acid batteries.

As for the Warranty, I very much doubt batteries would be covered unless under 12 months old, due to being classed as a consumable.

 

[Rroff]

I often see UPS batteries like that, it's not uncommon. Nothing to worry about, typically happens due to overheating / age and being lead acid batteries.

As for the Warranty, I very much doubt batteries would be covered unless under 12 months old, due to being classed as a consumable.

6 month warranty is usual for batteries - not seen many retail ones go like that myself tho your right lead acid batteries especially with large changes to ambient temperature can go like that.

 

[Thermo Nuclear Penguin]

We have had a fair few batteries do that across a variety of our UPS's at work. All it takes is one defective battery and it will begin overcharging the others leading to this.

 

[Feek]

Worst "I have an HP Microserver in my bedroom" thread ever......

 

[AS_Platinum]

I see this all the time, sealed lead acid batteries last around 4-5 years (sometimes longer), known as "cooking", I've seen far worse however, batteries that have swollen to about twice their size. (ohh I install intruder and fire alarms)

 

[Pawnless Endgame]

I knew what an uninterruptable power supply was, but I was thinking along the lines of the courier as well.

 

[Deathwish]

Ah, yes, that would be what is known as a "thermal runaway". Had a few APC 2200 units do that on me.