APC APCRBC158 teardown
- Inside
- 1 x 12 V 9 Ah
- Wiring
- 12 V single
- List price
- not published
- Cell size
- 151 x 65 x 94 mm
- Terminal
- F2
- Evidence on cell count
- verified
What is inside the APCRBC158?
APCRBC158 holds one 12 V block rated 9 Ah, giving a 12 V bus. APC publishes the cell count. There is no series string to balance, so it is the simplest swap here. Check the label on your old block before ordering a replacement.
| Field | Value | Quote | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oem title | APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #158 with | APC Replacement Battery Cartridge #158 with 2 Year Warranty | T1 se.com |
| cell ah | 9 | Capacity: 9 Ah | T2 batterymart.com |
| envelope mm | 151 x 64 x 95 | (151mm x 64mm x 95mm) | T2 batterymart.com |
Which UPS models use the APCRBC158?
Of the 35 models we track, APCRBC158 fits BX1000M. That list comes from the manufacturer's pages, and they sometimes disagree with reseller listings. Where a model splits by serial number, its UPS page shows which prefix takes this cartridge, so check your label before you order.
| UPS | Rating | Serial condition |
|---|---|---|
| BX1000M | 1000 VA / 600 W | all serials |
Which bare cells replace the APCRBC158?
Replace APCRBC158 with one 12V 9 Ah F2 cell and reuse the factory harness. Battery Mart lists 151 x 64 x 95 mm for a compatible cell. The terminal comes from a retailer cross-reference or inference, so check your old cell first. Keep the old harness, because bare cells ship without leads.
Can LiFePO4 replace the APCRBC158?
A 12.8 V LiFePO4 pack fits the APCRBC158 bay, but its BMS sets the limit. A 12 A BMS allows about 118 W on this 12 V bus. A single pack has no series balance problem to manage. Measure your real load before you buy.
At the listing's 20 A claim the ceiling is 197 W, and at 12 A it is 118 W. Why that matters.
How much does the APCRBC158 cost against bare cells?
We can't state a saving for APCRBC158. We found no published list price for it. A figure here would be invented, so this page leaves it out and points you to the sources we did check. Ask the manufacturer for current pricing.