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Line-R vs SurgeArrest - Can I use surge protector with a voltage regul...

Is it safe or feasible to use a surge protector in conjunction with a voltage regulator? I have high end PC and monitor and we often have under-voltages and also thunderstorms. Surge protector guards a...
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Solution to UTS10BI not supporting more than one 240 volt device?

Numerous members have voiced a desire to have the UTS10BI support more than one 240 volt device/circuit. I believe the following may provide a solution/workaround to do so. In particular, I would appre...
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surge protector

I just noticed that the red light on my surge protector for my computer is on. Above the light is reads, building wiring fault. What does this mean and is it a fire hazard and a real danger? I am so wo...
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APC BX1300G software problem

I am running Windows Vista. I am trying to download the power shute software for my home computer. When I hit the final down load button the screen turns a blue gray shade. A box apperas under the shad...
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Knowing the nomenclature of APC products

I just want to know where would I find details of APC products with the help of Product ID or Serial Number of the product or Part Number ??? Please guide.
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I need some help! - Automatic Voltage Regulator?

I need some help! I am working with a large senior housing building. I installed a WIFI system for the residents. My Problem is the WIFI power supplies ( 120/4amp/5vdc ) for the WIFI routers are burnin...
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NS-1250 Occasionally Cycles from Green-Yellow-Green

Lately, I've noticed that my NS-1250 briefly cycles from Green to Yellow (beeps 4 times) and back to Green a few times a day. It doesn't affect the operation of my system - just cycles. Anything I shou...
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is a UTS6 safe to use in manual mode, with auto-start generator

Thinking about buying a UTS6, and using it in manual mode with auto-start built in to my generator. What will happen if utility power is fine and you turn your generator on, for a test run for example....
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SMT3000RM2U 30AMP plug to a 20AMP plug

we purchased 4 SMT3000RM2U ups models. when the units arrived i noticed they are specs for 30 amp wiring/breakers. the problem is that the location only has 20 amp wiring/breakers. the switches that wi...
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config.ini discrepancies

I have been running scripts to backup numerous APC devices of a large variety of models. Basically what I am trying to look into doing is normalizing settings across all of our devices since it appears...
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UPS and External Drive Connected to WiFi Router?

I am wondering if this is possible and if so, how to accomplish it... I have an external drive connected to a wifi router that I would like to protect against surges and have a battery backup for so I ...
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