I want to use "12V 7.2Ah SLA Rechargeable Battery" for FIOS. Do I have to charge it before using and if so, how do I do it?
1530911
I've purchased two of these and like the previous poster said they didn't need to be charged prior to use.
1530912
We did not charge it ahead of time. Took out the old one and replaced it immediately with this one. Has worked perfectly since then.
386160
Great question. Did you end up purchasing this to charge your fios battery and if so did it work?
387126
There is no internal battery for you to charge on this unit. This device needs to be connected to a battery to work because its primary function is to invert DC current into AC current so you can use small household appliances, tools, stereo, lights etc... I've used this particular model for several years and it's my favorite inverter. I typically connect it to my car battery and I can power most of my office during a power outage. Note: Please be aware that a 500 Watt inverter like this one will drain your car battery very quickly if the car isn't running.
1969920
This IS a battery in a fancy package. You charge it using the cable that is included, then you can use the stored power to charge and power USB devices and 12 Volt devices that normally plug in to a cigarette lighter/power plug in a car. Or, you can use it as it was specifically intended to power a telescope when in the field! (We used this to recharge our phones when the power was out for 2 days...excellent to have around in an emergency!)
806833
Dude just charge it until the meter reads full it will not hurt your batteries. Joe
2205677
I just plug it in houshold outlet, I have no problem, it works great, You have double check rating on the product
1110484
If you are replacing the battery in your FIOS control box, the connecting wires are on the old battery. Just pull them off the contact points.There is an excelent You Tube video on "How to replace the battery in FIOS box."
136199
You don't have to, your device will only pull as much current as it can handle. The 1300mA is an upper limit, not a fixed value.
636242
Yes, the battery needs to be charged before use. Select a charger that is rated to work with NiMh batteries and follow the manufacturer instructions.
1758858
I had not any problem. Instruction manual is quite clear. I recommend only to connect AC power instead of using battery...I first tried with battery, and nothing happened: It was because the battery I had just bought was...empty ! (it happens sometimes, or China imported..) I connected it with my home tv, and have just to zap when door bell rings... Plse let me know what infos you need. And since my english is not very fluent (I'm living in France); what is the meaning of rerode ?? I have bought those items last October, and sincerely they work fine. Maybe only concern is to hire poeple to stay on stand-by near the TV .... Best regards.
2003208
Don't connect the BM to a battery bank that is wired in series to produce 48V. Your options are to separate the batteries from each other and charge them individually with the BM or disconnect them from the system and then wire them in parallel for charging with the BM. Both of these options might be a lot of work to accomplish the proper charging of your battery bank.
695196
Did not work for me on qip7100. I ended up ordering from FIOS which is a receiver that plugs into the back of the box. No AC adapter needed.
2258598
You can leave it plugged in using a usb cable with a plug in adapter at the wall, similar to a lot of devices now that charge via usb cable. Just leave it plugged in and it will operate off electricity and keep the battery charged. Be aware that on mine the water in one speaker quit "dancing". Not sure what this was related to but probably not a power issue but defective.
1831114
I find it to be about 1-2 years. Dont charge unless it is dead. Dont leave it charged over winter. If you keep it in 60-80 degree temperatures it will last longer. If you have this battery already cut off the wires and solder it onto the one in the link below. You will save 75%. 12V 5AH SLA 187 FASTON
1805498
I don't think it matters. As long as the unit is plugged in to an AC source it will charge the battery and if turned on will power the gateway/modem. By the way, you can find the manual at Belkin's web site.
1688755
The FIOS unit that this battery goes into is pluged into a wall outlet, not only does the power supply inside the unit power the FIOS it also charges this battery. Slowly after 3 to 5 years of use the internal chemistry of the battery goes bad and it doesn't accept a charge anymore just like your car battery. I hope this answers your question.
1461588
It is for Verizon Fios users, who use Fios cable telephone service. Most likely it would be part of their Cable/Internet/Telephone bundle. This battery provides 8 hours or more of backup telephone service if the electric power should go out. It replaces the battery that Verizon initially provided after it goes dead.