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Is a non grounded surge protector a fire hazard?

Will a surge protector plugged into an outlet that is not grounded or grounded improperly, cause a fire hazard or just fail to provide surge protection?My receptacle tester as well as the surge protect...
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System turns off even with UPS

Hello, I have APC BACK-UPS ES 650VA 230V INDIA Offline UPS with software, Cooler Master eXtreme Power Plus 700W PSU both under warranty. My computer runs for 20+ hours per day.UPS Output Power Capacity...
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Why is my apc Ups Joules rating so low?

I got a BR1500LCD APC ups for my game PC and adore it. (*http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1500LCD&tab=models*) and I was thinking about buying another to use with ...
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Discharge the battery

If you know the power is going to be off for an extended period of time, should you shut the UPS off to avoid draining the battery or let it drain?
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Line R LE1200: Question about item not in manual or website

Hello APC Engineers: What will the Line-R LE1200 model do if the input voltage exceeds the limits of the input voltage ranges given in the manual? http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/ASTE-6Z7V37_R0_EN.p...
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APC Backup-UPS 350 with constant Beep

This unit every now and then will fall into a state where it will emit a constant beep with the status led flashing green and red.The unit is only a year old and has one pc attached to it.If i hit the ...
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Bypass mode in APC Smart-UPS 750RM

Hello, Is there a Bypass Mode option available on APC Smart-UPS 750RM? [Such an option is available on Smart UPS 8000]. Please help me. Thanks in advance, Alex
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Plug a power strip into an APC UPS?

It seems like everything today comes with big wide plugs -- plugs that then cover up any socket on either side. So, instead of three plugs, at best I have two or even just one.Can I plug a power strip ...
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"Unexpected Shutdown" reported even though it was (allegedly) managed.

Just want to see if this is normal. I have PowerChute set to preseve battery power and initiate a shutdown after 1 minuted on battery. Client had a blackout today and PowerChute software reports it di...
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BR900GI With an iMac

A very important question please : Regarding BR900GI , An External Hard Driveconnected to an iMac as a TIME MACHINE purpose onlyWith personal Mains power connection :Mac Basics: Time MachineThe HD is...
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A basic question please

IS the UPS 's batteries being charge when the UPS receive mains power ?meaning : when a UPS deliver battery power to the attached products, on mains power failure , after sometime the batteries will be...
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