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Ritar HR12-70W · High-rate UPS battery 12V 18Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-HR12-70W

The Ritar HR12-70W is a high-rate UPS battery with 12 V and 18 Ah, measuring 181 × 77 × 167 mm.

Where the Ritar HR12-70W fits

The Ritar HR12-70W is a high-rate battery for UPS: optimised to deliver a lot of power for a few minutes, the typical regime of a mains outage. Its key figure is watts per cell over 15 minutes, not amp-hours.

The HR12-70W belongs to the Ritar RITAR HR range. The full range of Ritar batteries

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar HR12-70W

As the HR12-70W is an AGM battery, we only list other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: neither an EFB nor a conventional battery can replace it.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Genesis G16EPTPPL16 Ah180.8 × 75.9 × 166.9
Ritar HR12-80WAGM20 Ah181 × 77 × 167

Ritar HR12-70W vs HR12-80W and HR12-50W

Torn between the HR12-70W and another similar Ritar? This is what changes:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar HR12-70W (this one)18 Ah181 × 77 × 1675.35 kg
Ritar HR12-80W20 Ah181 × 77 × 1676.2 kg
Ritar HR12-50W14 Ah181 × 77 × 1674.2 kg
  • Ritar HR12-80W: 2 Ah more, the same dimensions.
  • Ritar HR12-50W: 4 Ah less, the same dimensions.

Inside the HR12-70W: AGM technology

The HR12-70W is AGM: the electrolyte is absorbed in glass fibre mats, so it is sealed and spill-proof. Being sealed, the HR12-70W can be fitted in the boot or under a seat with no risk of spills.

What to look at before buying the HR12-70W

  • Length, width and height of the HR12-70W: 181 × 77 × 167 mm.
  • With 18 Ah, the HR12-70W replaces an original battery of that capacity or slightly less.

Ritar HR12-70W codes and part numbers

Look for any of these HR12-70W codes on your current battery or in the manufacturer's catalogue:

Commercial referenceHR12-70W
Terminal typeF3(M5)/F13(M5)
Not to be confused withRitar HR12-20W (5 Ah), Ritar HR12-50W (14 Ah), Ritar HR12-80W (20 Ah)

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar HR12-70W

Ritar HR12-70W or HR12-80W?

Compared with the HR12-70W, the Ritar HR12-80W has 2 Ah more. With 20 Ah, the HR12-80W runs longer between charges than the HR12-70W (18 Ah). Both measure 181 × 77 × 167 mm, so they fit the same tray.

How much does the Ritar HR12-70W weigh?

The HR12-70W weighs 5.35 kg. For reference, the Ritar HR12-80W (20 Ah) weighs 6.2 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Ritar HR12-70W?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Genesis G16EP and Ritar HR12-80W. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the HR12-70W.

What does W per cell mean on a high-rate battery?

The power each 2 V cell can deliver for 15 minutes down to a given end voltage. It is the figure UPS manufacturers use to size runtime.

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