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Back-UPS LS-700 right-angle plug doesn't fit recessed outlet

Is there any acceptable way for me to plug my LS-700 into the recessed, round, single floor outlet that I need to use it in? The right-angle plug of this UPS (and of pretty much all the UPSes I have ev...
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3 beeps or chirps

A new BX1000S gives 3 noises every 30 +/- seconds. Otherwise seems fine. Noise does not stop with mute button. Any ideas? Also the display says look at the manual but does not give any error codes. Onl...
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Windows 7 x64 Ultimate & Back-Ups XS1500 issues

There are a few issues going on right now, but the biggest is that the backup shows in the device manager as a "Microsoft Composite Battery". When I try to load Powerchute Personal 2.2 for Windows 7, i...
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Smart-UPS - SMT1000 ?

I was just wondering, is the "Smart-UPS - SMT1000", FCC Class B Certfied ? OR is it FCC Class A Certified ?
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Problems with Back UPS 1500VA

Firstly, a few details: Model: APC Back UPS RS 1500 (230V) / BR1500-IN Purchased: on 5/5/10 in Bangalore, India Serial #: JB********** (JB followed by 10 numbers) QA Test: -------Revision: 69.73.585.38...
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Add More Batteries to a UPS

I want to increase the backup time of my UPS. Is it possible, if i connect another battery (of same specification that my UPS battery has) in Parallel Connection? Will it work? Or the UPS wont be able...
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Is my bx800 dead?

Hello everyone. I have had my bx800 for about two years now and everything has worked flawlessly. Last week the overload led and the change batteries led lit up and the unit wont power up at all. I ord...
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BackUPS ES 500 Constant Alarm

I have a BackUPS ES 500 behind my entertainment center. I've got the TiVos plugged into the battery backup side, and the other equipment plugged into the surge-protection side. My wife just called me a...
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UPS ES 750 BUZZING and Clicking noise

Periodically, my ups makes a clicking and a buzzing noise like it is getting zapped. Should I be concerned or contact my electric company? Is it a power surge I am hearing? What could being causing the...
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UPS selection help for Dell XPS 9000

What UPS should I purchase to use with my Dell XPS 9000? The power supply is rated at 475W and my monitor is 30W. I would like to get a minimum of 5 minutes of run time. I bought a Back-UPS BX1500G and...
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Why should UPS trip on high voltage?

Dear all, Could someone inform why UPS should trip/fail on high input voltage like 280 Volts AC. Jitu
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