Q-Battery

Q-Battery 12LS-17 · UPS battery 12V 17Ah

Reference: BOL-QBATTERY-12LS-17

The Q-Battery 12LS-17 is an UPS battery with 12 V and 17 Ah, measuring 181 × 77 × 167 mm.

Where the Q-Battery 12LS-17 fits

The Q-Battery 12LS-17 is a VRLA AGM battery for UPS and uninterruptible power systems: it stays charged for years waiting for an outage and delivers the energy instantly when it comes. The 12LS-17 spends most of its life on float charge, waiting for a power cut.

The 12LS-17 belongs to the Q-Battery AGM STANDARD range. More Q-Battery batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Q-Battery 12LS-17

Other AGM batteries that fit the 12LS-17's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Long WPS17-12AGM17 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Ritar RT12180AGM18 Ah181 × 77 × 167
Long WP18-12NSHRAGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Long WP18-12SHRAGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Long WPL18-12SHRAGM18 Ah181 × 76 × 167
Fulbat FP12-18AGM18 Ah181.5 × 76.5 × 167.5

Q-Battery 12LS-17 vs 12LS-18 and 12LS-12 F1: differences

How the 12LS-17 compares with Q-Battery batteries of similar size and capacity:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Q-Battery 12LS-17 (this one)17 Ah181 × 77 × 1675.7 kg
Q-Battery 12LS-1818 Ah181 × 77 × 1675.7 kg
Q-Battery 12LS-12 F112 Ah151 × 98 × 953.6 kg
  • Q-Battery 12LS-18: 1 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • Q-Battery 12LS-12 F1: 5 Ah less, a different case (151 × 98 × 95 mm).

AGM technology in the 12LS-17

The 12LS-17 is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. It withstands many more cycles than a conventional lead battery, at the cost of being more sensitive to overcharging.

Check this before ordering the Q-Battery 12LS-17

  • Length, width and height of the 12LS-17: 181 × 77 × 167 mm.
  • Capacity of the 12LS-17: 17 Ah; the same as your current battery or slightly more is fine.

Part numbers and codes for the Q-Battery 12LS-17

The 12LS-17 is listed under these codes on labels, in garages and in catalogues:

Commercial reference12LS-17
Terminal typeF13 (M5)
Not to be confused withQ-Battery 12LS-1.2 (1.2 Ah), Q-Battery 12LS-18 (18 Ah), Q-Battery 12LSX-17 (7.5 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the Q-Battery 12LS-17

12LS-17 or 12LS-18: which one suits me?

Compared with the 12LS-17, the Q-Battery 12LS-18 has 1 Ah more. With 18 Ah, the 12LS-18 runs longer between charges than the 12LS-17 (17 Ah). Both measure 181 × 77 × 167 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Q-Battery 12LS-17 weigh?

5.7 kg, with 17 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Q-Battery 12LS-18 (18 Ah) weighs 5.7 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Q-Battery 12LS-17?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Long WPS17-12, Ritar RT12180 and Long WP18-12NSHR. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the 12LS-17.

Which charger does the Q-Battery 12LS-17 need?

A charger with an AGM mode that limits voltage to about 14.4-14.7 V. Never an old unregulated charger: overcharging dries out an AGM beyond repair.

Keep comparing: alternatives to the 12LS-17

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