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Ritar RT12120 · UPS battery 12V 12Ah

Reference: BOL-RITAR-RT12120

Ritar RT12120: UPS battery with 12 V and 12 Ah, measuring 151 × 98 × 101 mm.

The Ritar RT12120 at a glance

The Ritar RT12120 replaces the original batteries in a UPS. The RT12120 spends most of its life on float charge, waiting for a power cut.

The RT12120 belongs to the Ritar RITAR RT range. See all Ritar batteries

What it means that the RT12120 is AGM

Inside, the RT12120 has glass fibre separators (AGM) that hold the electrolyte. The RT12120 needs a charger with an AGM mode that does not exceed 14.7 V.

Ritar RT12120 vs RT1290: which one to choose?

What sets the RT12120 apart from its neighbours in the Ritar range:

ModelCapacityDimensions (mm)Weight
Ritar RT12120 (this one)12 Ah151 × 98 × 1013.5 kg
Ritar RT12909 Ah151 × 65 × 1002.3 kg
  • Ritar RT1290: 3 Ah less, a different case (151 × 65 × 100 mm).

Equivalents and alternatives to the Ritar RT12120

Other AGM batteries that fit the RT12120's tray with the same polarity: an AGM can only be replaced by another AGM.

ModelTechnologyCapacityDimensions (mm)
Fulbat FP12-12FRAGM12 Ah151 × 98 × 101
Long WP1251WAGM12 Ah151 × 98 × 98
Long WPL12-12AGM12 Ah151 × 98 × 98
Long WPS12-12AGM12 Ah151 × 98 × 98
Long WPS12-12TAGM12 Ah151 × 98 × 104
Long WPL14-12SAGM14 Ah151 × 98 × 100

Part numbers and codes for the Ritar RT12120

This is how the Ritar RT12120 appears on the label and in parts catalogues:

Commercial referenceRT12120
Terminal typeF1/F2
Not to be confused withRitar RT12180 (18 Ah)

What to look at before buying the RT12120

  • Your current battery should say about 12 Ah; a little more is also fine.
  • The RT12120 needs 151 × 98 × 101 mm of space: measure it with the hold-down clamp in place.

Frequently asked questions about the Ritar RT12120

RT12120 or RT1290: which one suits me?

Compared with the RT12120, the Ritar RT1290 has 3 Ah less. With 12 Ah, the RT12120 runs longer between charges than the RT1290 (9 Ah). Mind the space: the RT1290 measures 151 × 65 × 100 mm.

How much does the Ritar RT12120 weigh?

3.5 kg, with 12 Ah of capacity. For reference, the Ritar RT1290 (9 Ah) weighs 2.3 kg.

Which battery is equivalent to the Ritar RT12120?

Only other AGM batteries with its dimensions and polarity: Fulbat FP12-12FR, Long WP1251W and Long WPL12-12. Neither an EFB nor a conventional battery replaces the RT12120.

Which charger does the Ritar RT12120 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.

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