Long WP1222A · 2Ah 12V · backup battery for UPS, alarm panels and telecom racks

Summary: For UPS and standby systems there is the Long WP1222A, carrying a 2Ah 12V rating. Weight is 0.69 kg, worth knowing before you lift it out of the tray.

Measurements, ratings and codes

Using it day to day: practical tips

Emergency lights in a stairwell have to last their full test duration every time. Replace every battery in a UPS string at once with identical units. Exit lights that fail their duration test often need new batteries.

Same case, same terminal side

Looking to compare? Each of these has the dimensions and polarity of the Long WP1222A.

Kronobat ES2.3-12VLong WP1223AFulbat FP12-2.3C

Buying the Long WP1222A online

Made for UPS and standby systems, the Long WP1222A waits on float for years and takes over in an instant. Holding 2Ah, it sets how long the equipment keeps running during a cut. Every standby battery at baterias.online lists its terminal type.

With 2Ah, it suits smaller engines and machines with few accessories.

Questions and answers

Before you order: a quick checklist

• ✓ Check that the alternator or controller suits AGM.
• ✓ Outside dimensions are 182 × 23 × 61 mm. Run a tape measure over your tray or compartment, including the height under the bonnet or lid.
• ✓ 2Ah sets how long the battery can power things with the engine off.

See also

Got the old battery's label in front of you? Compare it once more, then order online at baterias.online. Recycling the old battery is easy at most tips and garages.

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The AGM technology explained

Many glass-mat designs tolerate sideways mounting, as long as the maker says so. Low internal resistance lets AGM deliver strong bursts of current on demand. A battery tester gives a clearer picture of AGM health than a voltmeter.