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XS 900 UPS goes to overload

I read a post on here about someone who is having my same issue and basically my unit is toast is what I got form it but someone helped him find out if the unit was still under warranty. That is what I...
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Q. re: Grounding equipment

In addition to my 3 workstations and a middle-sized server in my "shack" - I am also an amateur radio enthusiast [ ke5sbg ]. Up until last September, in addition to the computer equipment, I HAD three...
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More confused than ever about a few products...

I did some searching and now think I may have the wrong product attached to my TV/game system and audio system. Awhile back I purchased a pair of the Line-R1200 units thinking they would be the best ch...
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Windows XP Update SP2 to SP3 Update Shutdown Powerchute.exe?

I am going to update Win XP to SP3 and part of the Microsoft instructions are to shut down all programs during the update installation.. Should I shutdown powerchute.exe from task manager and is there ...
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Surge through USB cable

I have a BACKUPS RS 800 that I purchased with my computer about 4 years ago. A couple weeks ago we had a major lighting strike near our house. We did not loose power. The next day, I noticed the Illumi...
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BX1000G

Question i just purchased a bx1000g i want to hook it up to a computerized phone system my question is in the event of a power outage and the battery in the ups becomes empty and when utility power is ...
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Brand new UPS - chirping on startup - defective unit?

Just picked up the BR1300G Back-UPS Pro 1300 to replace a failed UPS. Followed the initial install instructions to get the batteries installed and ready. Plugged it in and turned it on - and I am getti...
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BX1000G - DOA or Just user confusing

Bought BX1000G new in box at Staples and took it home - unboxed, connected battery, plugged in wall- see 120v in 120out indicators on panel- see battery charge level on panel. No power out on the batte...
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Back-Ups XS 1500 Sensitivity??

I have a Back-Ups XS 1500 and for the last few days its been acting funny, every thing seems normal it says the power coming in is 120v and only has a 320w load on it. Whats happening is the fan kicks ...
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APC BX1500G Reviews/Knowledge?

A few years back, I was sick of losing my computer every time the power dropped out for a few seconds. So I bought one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16842101067&cm_r...
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ES725 no longer boots PC after PSU replacement

I've used an ES725 to protect my server for a couple of years. It's a dual core 2-drive system that doesn't do much, so rarely draws much power, and I was getting 25+ mins backup on my ES725. After a l...
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