HG> The original battery in my APC UPS lasted 8 years, the next one was a   
   HG> similsr japanese battery to the one that I bought now, it also lasted 8   
   HG> years so I expect that the new one will also last 8 years again.   
      
   Japan makes good batteries.  Just avoid the ones made in China.     
      
   - Mark   
      
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