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Advice for a low runtime indication for new ups pro 1300

Hello. I just purchased a new backups pro 1300 and am a little curious about the reported runtime both on the lcd and using powerchute 3. They both agree nearly on power usage with the lcd at 152 watts...
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Back-UPS Pro BR1500GI runtime too low

My ups should have a 60 minutes runtime under 100 watts of load, but i`m getting only 32 minutes. I just bought it two days ago.
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APC UPS BK650-AS emitting hum/buzz sound even on AC power. Normal?

This is actually my 3rd APC unit being replaced, the first one has the "disconnected battery" issue which I posted here days ago, then the 2nd unit I got has this hum/buzz issue but its even louder (yo...
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BX900R-CN self tests six times in six hours

Hello. I've had this unit for two years now and it's done a fine job. It's actually a replacement for a unit that I had for a year previous but the fan started getting very loud and APC replaced it for...
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Doubt about Charging my UPS for the first time

Hi guys, I recently purchased a APC BACK-UPS ES 650VA. I know that i need to charge it continuously for at least 16 hrs before connecting my computer. But the problem i'm facing is that in my area the ...
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APC BR800I fails on line, runs on battery, blinks (Back UPS RS 800 VA)

Hello, yesterday my APC BR800 I started to show unusual behaviour. My apcupsd (i'm using linux) send me an email with the notice of a power failure (although no power failure occured), then another not...
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XS-1300 showing F01 error after only a year

In 2007, I picked up an XS-1300 for use on my primary workstation. Worked great. Then, in June 2010, my house got hit by lightning, took out virtually all my hardware, including my PC that was connecte...
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APC UPS with Shut down software

Hi, Urgent help... APC UPS with shutdown software for an HP 6200 Minitower desktop.... Also can you give me a complete details of the recommended product. .. Also PDU for this request.... can you giv...
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Power Cord and other Accessories

Hi, Can you please help me where to find in the APC website to select power cord? Also, can you please help me recommend a power cord for desktop both US and Europe? Thanks
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South Park South Park season 1-14 dvd, as an animated series show viewers plenty of humor and look.There are fart jokes surrounded on the lives of four children: Stan Marsh, Kyle Brotlovsky, Kenny McCo...
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Sudden Failure of NS 1250

I bought this NS 1250 on 4 Aug 06. It's worked nearly continually since. However, on 23 Oct 11 it suddenly failed, causing my computer to immediately lose power. After pushing the UPS power button, the...
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