Originally Posted by
Away from YYZ
"two APC 1500VA UPS"? Do yo mean the smart UPS? They must be heavy as hell (even w/o battery)
The reason why I come across this thread is because I am thinking of buying some SLA batteries for my APC 1500VA UPS from HK. They are much cheaper over there and it is just like other 'OEM' APC batteries, they all made in China anyway.
From what I have read so far on internet, it is totally YMMV. And I have read so many different stories, some check-in, some hand carry, some OK and some get denied... Sounds like it is totally depends on the mood of the security...
One key point is try to fly as direct as possible to reduce number of transit (hence reduce the chance running into issue...)
But yet, I still can't find any 'official' document from DOT/TSA etc saying sealed lead acid battery is OK (or not). I found some brand name battery manufacturer have some paper work saying it is OK. But it still doesn't link directly to official document.....
I bought some APC replacement battery in SZ at the electronic mall 2009, cheaper than HK at the computer centre or SSP.
Not a problem at HK TSA and boarding check at gate.
I saw a powerpack that has different charging adapter plug that uses 16 AA batteries at MK computer centre just three weeks ago for $200HKD.