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Brand new APC UPS arrived defective

I just received an APC UPS. I can't use it because the black lead I'm supposed to connect to the battery is too short and won't reach the terminal. I gave it a tug to make sure that there isn't more wi...
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The grounding ok indicator on Surge Arrest Essential PB5-GR

Hi! I just bought this device, and have plugged it in. But I wonder if there is a problem with my building wiring. The protection indicator light are somewhat brighter than the grounding ok lamp. Could...
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UPS for a Hi-Fi System

Hello, is there an UPC solution for a HI-Fi installation? The goal is not to continue to listen to the music over a power cut, but to protect the hi-fi system when the power goes up and down for exampl...
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BX1500 - is it worth fixing, is it even possible?

A bx1500 was given to me in a non-working state. I figured it was just needing batteries so I ordered two for it. It turns out that one battery leaked inside, and there is also some indication of a spa...
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Where to send dead batteries

I work with an E-Waste processor in the USA. We try to avoid getting sent old UPS units, but they do occasionally sneak through. Where can we send the batteries? We are not looking to replace or Trade ...
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Replacing an APC UPS XS 1500 Tower?

Hi, It's been some 5-6 years since I purchased this unit. This APC unit has worked well for me and it hasn't had to work very hard in that I have a home backup generator. As such when power is lost it'...
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Smart UPS 620 SU620INET

I lost the software coming with the UPS and now I need it to control the information of UPS and turn of the pc in case of power failure. Can you please tell me how can I get it? Please note that I try ...
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Battery replacement question

I have a APC Back-Ups Pro 650s. It uses a 12v 12ah battery which needs replacing. Since this backup unit is connected to a single 5 year old computer, is there any reason that I have to replace the bat...
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APC Back-UPS XS 1300 not charging

I woke up today and found my UPS was drained and PC off. The load and battery charge bars both showed empty when I pressed the status button. I tried plugging it into another outlet that had another wo...
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Universal Transfer Switch ( UTS10BI ) doesn't turn on when on genera...

I have just installed (actually an electrician just installed) the UTS10BI and went through the setup of the 'System' and each Circuit. Seems to be working fine when on Utility power. I just tried test...
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2 UPS 1 PC

Hello, new here, hope someone can help. I have 2 BackUPS ES350U. Can I use USB connections to monitor both from 1 PC using PCPE 2.0? Thanks for any help.
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