Repurposed scooter battery - FIOS box beeping silenced!

[smooth_is_fast]

I got to an item on my to do list today and just had to share a Mustachian solution as my first post.

We have a Verizon internet/phone connection box in our garage with a battery backup.  For months it has been beeping at us to replace the battery.  This is about a 10lb 7ah, 12v battery that provides continuity of service in case of power outage.  I finally opened the box, removed the battery and a virtual lightbulb went off in my head - ‘Hey, this looks really similar to a scooter battery!”   About 6 months ago I refurbished a razor scooter with 2 new batteries and still had the old ones laying around.  Sure enough, same size. 

I took the first scooter battery, ground off the solder on the contactors, plugged it in and VOILA, no more beeping; just a happy green light. 

Zero $ spent, way less time than going to the store, and one less battery needing to be produced in the world!

[CowboyAndIndian]

I got to an item on my to do list today and just had to share a Mustachian solution as my first post.

We have a Verizon internet/phone connection box in our garage with a battery backup.  For months it has been beeping at us to replace the battery.  This is about a 10lb 7ah, 12v battery that provides continuity of service in case of power outage.  I finally opened the box, removed the battery and a virtual lightbulb went off in my head - ‘Hey, this looks really similar to a scooter battery!”   About 6 months ago I refurbished a razor scooter with 2 new batteries and still had the old ones laying around.  Sure enough, same size. 

I took the first scooter battery, ground off the solder on the contactors, plugged it in and VOILA, no more beeping; just a happy green light. 

Zero $ spent, way less time than going to the store, and one less battery needing to be produced in the world!

Awesome. I was stupid and paid the $35 for the battery from Verizon.

[Just Joe]

FYI those batteries are used in everything... Exit signs, smoke alarm equipment, UPS backups, etc.

You can hunt around town and get deals on these batteries sometimes b/c a commercial retailer wants to keep their stock fresh. Like $20-$25 a battery deals.

Also on the web, sometimes the same battery with free shipping.

Congrats on the fix!