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How long does it take to charge a new BX1000G?

Bought a BACK-UPS XS 1000VA (BX1000G) for our AV system two days ago. Plugged it in yesterday and the battery level showed ~50% (factory charge). Today it shows ~30% with no error messages!Power drain ...
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[Help]Smart UPS BK650-CH frequent communication failure with Buffal NA...

Connecting the BK650-CH UPS with a NAS Buffalo LS-QVL which running on a Linux,,I met the following issue after running some hours( duration < 3 hours): 1. Enalbe the "Synchronization with UPS" o...
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BX1300LCD-CN power/display buttons reversed

I just bought a APC- BX1300LCD-CN from Staples.. The unit itself works fine but the power display buttons were reversed from what the manual and box packaging describes. This is very problematic when y...
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UTS10B1 Transfer Switch

I have been reading the posts on the UTS Transfer Switches. I have already purchased a UTS10B1 for use with a Honda EM5000SX generator to run a well pump and 115v loads. I will not be using the hard wi...
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Reistration gave Java Error

Tried to register at link in APC E-mail http://www.apc.com/tools/registration/promo/RegisterCustomer.cfc?method=getPromo&keycode=n846w&promotionID=14100 and after entering data, got the followi...
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Disconnect

Can anyone tell me how I disconnect my phone lines coming in the house from the APC and connect them to the regular connection. We no longer need the APC system and want to go back to a regular land li...
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Symmetra UPS and Standby Generator

I'm trying to figure out what size generator we need to get to work with a new Symmetra 16kW UPS we're installing. I'm being told 1.5 times, 3 times and 5 times the size, which equates to 25kw, 45kw an...
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Need a UPS for a wiring Closet, with Network management, any recomenda...

I am looking for a UPS to power a 24 port switch located in a wiring closet. There is no computer located there and I want to be able to monitor the UPS and manage it over the network. I know it can be...
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PDU/power requirement question

We have 2 PDU's that are 24A 200-240v. My question is, does this need to be plugged into a "2 pole" circuit? I have a receptacle with is L6-30, and the breakers are 1 pole 120/240. Would this work with...
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APC ES 700

Pourquoi les prises out ne délivrent que 155v lors d'une coupure de courant?
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Brand new Back UPS Pro 900 - battery icon flashing

Hi,received the above unit today from amazon, installed the battery pack and plugged it in. It's been plugged in for 5h, but all I see is the battery icon flashing. Does this mean the battery is not de...
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