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Javik_apc

Fans that run all the time --> Planned obsolescence?

I think I see a disturbing pattern here. 1. Newer APC UPS models have fans that run all the time when power is turned on 2. Newer APC UPS models do not have air filters for fans that run all the time 3...

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Smart-UPS 3000 RT (Model SURT3000XLI) Not Functioning

Hi, my SURT3000XLI was working as expected until someone accidentally set an external switch to bypass the unit without disconnecting the output lead. This was not discovered for several hours when the...

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Most Common Matrix 5000 Failures

I get the impression that these Matrix 5000 UPS units are very reliable. Even so, nothing lasts forever. Just curious for those of you that have experience with the Matrix 5000 units, what is the most ...

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Matrix 5000 Questions

I have a Matrix 5000 UPS made in 1997. I use my Matrix 5000 with a large external 48V battery bank as an emergency backup at my home. Works great to run selected circuits in the house. Sometimes, it se...

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Using Wake on Modem to get a ups to pull a computer out of sleep mode

Hi All I've got an SUA1500i. The UPS is powering a couple of computers, one of which spends a fair amount of time asleep. The computer which spends most of its time asleep is connected to the UPS via a...

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SUA1500 with new Battery

I just replaced the battery in my Smart UPS 1500 (SUA1500), now I'm getting the same calibration issues as lots of people have gotten here. The only thing I think I'm experiencing differently is that w...

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SMT1500 - brand new and problems

I just got a Smart UPS SMT1500. I opened the box, followed the instructions (battery module in the back is connected), plugged in the outlet...and nothing happened. I heard the fan, but I was unable t...

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SUA 1500

The model number is actually SUA1500 I saved a SMT 1500 from the trash yesterday. I got it home and plugged it in, and when I powered it on, the online light blinked a few times, then the alarm went of...

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Symmetra LX battery replacement with SYBT5

I've replaced the battery of this UPS and still showing as old and not as new, i've calle the call center and told me, that by updating the software it shoud be fix the problem, but the UPS still recog...

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APC Smart-UPS 1500

Hey all, I recently got a APC Smart-UPS 1500 from a friend who no longer needed it basically I have not alot of knowledge about these so got it home connected my power cable and plugged it straight int...

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switching NEMA 14-30R for NEMA L6-30R

I want to build a small datacenter at home and I want to buy one of those ups with a L6-30P plug. I have a clothes dryer outlet that I don't use which is NEMA 14-30R. NEMA 14-30R means 250V-30amp recep...

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