Doug Crompton on 24 Jul 2006 16:59:05 -0000


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Re: [PLUG] Re: Verizon FIOS..Any thoughts?


On Mon, 24 Jul 2006, Tom Diehl wrote:

> >
> > Another issue is maintenance of the batteries. Is this a user or Verizon
> > responsibility?
>
> User, once the warranty expires.
>
> I read about it on their FAQ. IIRC they say it is a 12v 7.5 amp hour battery
> and that they will give you a list of place to buy one if you like. Sounds a
> lot like the batteries used in a lot of small apc ups's. Digikey and mouser
> stock most of them. I suspect there are local places to get them also but I
> do not know where.
>

Batteries.com   - There are around $30-40 I think. This is going to be a
can of worms because the users in general will not keep up with
maintenance and then all scream when it does not work!

Doug

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