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Back-UPS RS 1500 LCD-No Load after battery change

Hi, I searched around the forums a bit and couldn't find a similar problem. I have a Back-UPS RS 1500. It's the LCD model. I was having battery related issues lately. I use Powerchute Personal (newest...
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Is it safe to turn off my APC 1100 at night when the power goes?

Hello there! I live in Kenya and we are dealing with constant power cuts here especially at night. So now if the power goes, the UPS will beeeeep and beeeep all night and make these constant humming no...
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USB Problem?

Hey, I just purchased http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101311&Tpk=APC%20BE750G%20750 the other day. Ever since I've hooked it up and installed the software, my mouse / keybo...
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Problem with ES-550

5 days ago I experienced strange behavior of my UPS system: accidentally PC and LCD connected to my UPS immediately shut down, while UPS made strange constant noise (weird kind of buzzing). Green led o...
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laser printer/UPS potential damage?

(moved from General Discussions) I've had a Back-UPS ES 550 for about 2.5 years now, and I just replaced an old inkjet printer with a Brother HL-2220 personal laser printer. Upon booting up the printer...
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neither of my 9631's seem to work on my smartUPS1000

So, I got a 9631 because it seemed like the right thing. I've got a SmartUPS1000 with one of those smart-slots and I thought to myself why not? Did the whole disconnect thing.....network , mains, batte...
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FAULT ON SURT8000XLI

here is my problem, my UPS SURT8000XLI . it goes sometimes on and sometimes on bypass normal. I explain: when I switched on after booting, it passes on the bypass and goes back to the normal, it behave...
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Backups XS 900( BX900R) provides AC for only 2 minutes during blackout

What is the warranty period and procedure for a Backups XS 900( BX900R) that I purchased about 1 1/2 years ago. While it passes the self test with no problems reported as soon as I unplug the AC power ...
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Surge Protector Joule Rating

I've got a model PF11VNT3 surge protector that I bought several years ago. There are 2 Joule ratings for the amount of energy they can withstand. According to APC's website and the box it came in, it h...
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Living in China - Just bought US APC ES

Hello! I just bought an APC ES 750 from the U.S., and I'm living in Shanghai. I plan to use it with a Mac Mini and my network router. My question is, since I'm in China, the usual voltage is 220V. I'm ...
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APC CS650 Back-UPS 60sek time with old and with new battery

Hello, I have APC Back-UPS CS650 with new battery. I have Synology DS211+ and DS210j servers (low 25wat usage) plugged in and connected via USB to one of them to control UPS behaviour. I see that batt...
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