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Back UPS Es700 and dead sockets

Hi all,I recently purchased an ES700 that I use for protecting a 2013 MacMini, several external disks, a TV and a scanner.My problem is that some of the sockets have stopped working out of the blue. T...
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APC Back-UPS ES 750 vs. APC Back-UPS 750

I recently got a new BE750G to replace my last one. They each have model number BE750G. Both units appear to have the same specs, but the first one I had was called Back-UPS ES 750 and this new one i...
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No more "Quality Assurance Test" paper included with new unit?

Hi, I bought an APC Back-UPS BX1300G and noticed it did not have a "Quality Assurance Test" paper inside the box. I have purchased many APC units over the years and they always had a printed receipt l...
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UPS sockets too tight

New Back-UPS 600. The sockets are very tight, making it very difficult to plug cables into them; my hands are getting sore! Likewise, I need to put my foot on the UPS unit in order to remove plugs ...
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Back-UPS Pro 550 KILLDELAY option

Hi community this is my first post so be gentle with me .I am using SUSE Linux 13.1 and Windows 7.I have Back-UPS Pro 550 (Model Number: BR550GI). What I want to do is kill the power to the ups a short...
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How to stop XS1000 from beeping whenever HP laser printer prints

Whenever the laser printer starrts to print, the XS 1000 starts an alarm that is loud and annoying. How can this be disabled? Tried holding down alarm button for 2 secs, but that did not work and tri...
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Back-UPS RS 800, appears to randomly go to battery for 1-2 seconds.

Back-UPS RS 800, appears to randomly go to battery for 1-2 seconds, then back to normal; does not appear to be any other power problems in the home during this; and it doesn't happen all the time; any ...
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New apc xs 1300 only puts out 100 volts when disconnected from power s...

New apc xs 1300 only puts out 100 volts when disconnected from power supply of 119volts.Battery is fully charged and shows at least 60 minute duration.Serial # 4B1329P23746.Fans slow down when on batte...
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backups XS1000 stuck at 71% charging?

I had a brief power outage (3 hours long) happened only 1 day 23 hours agoand since then the battery is 71% charged and isn't going up. as a matter of fact it's going... down... I'm plugged in. I'm run...
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Upgrading battery in BX1000G

Hello,I currently own a BX1000G ups and it is no longer meeting my needs. I saw that there is the BX1500G version that is the same size and has a higher wattage (800). I was wondering if it is possible...
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XS 800 mystery failure?

Hello big brain,I've been researching this question, but so far nothing that comes close.I just hooked up an older XS 800 that has been offline for a few weeks-months. Last time it was used, the batter...
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