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BP1100 indicates it is on battery back up when it is running on line p...

I have a BP1100 (Back-UPS Pro 1100) that indicates that it is running on battery power in the software Power Chute Business Edition v8.01 as well as the Windows XP Power Options Properties UPS Tab (I t...
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br1300lcd win 7 64bit hibernate issues

I have a win 7 pro 64bit/ raid 5 hdd array pc connected to br1300 via usb. first issue: when ac power is removed from ups and save battery timer has expired, pcpe 2.2 displays hibernate in 10 sec wind...
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Need help on how to connect router to UPS for A/C protection

Hi everyone, I recently bought an RS-800 and I am very very happy with it. Now on summer time, at home, light flickers every now and then and my PC works flawlessly. However I would also like to prote...
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Are the RBC2 and RBC17 batteries interchangeable for Back-UPS CS?

I have a APC Back-UPS CS 500VA (BK500EI) that has a RBC2 battery inside that needs replacing. Can I put in a RBC17 (used in the BK650EI) and enjoy the extra power? The two batteries appear to be dimens...
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Estimated Battery Time - Back-UPS RS 1500

I just replaced the battery in my Back-UPS RS 1500 with a new RBC-33. The estimated battery time is only listed as 4 minutes. I am only using 311 watts of power. And the funny thing is that it passes t...
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BR1500LCD vs. BR1300LCD

In researching which model I want to buy, I narrowed my list down to these two unites. When I use the APC compare feature, they are identical in every spec EXCEPT: BR1500LCD is rated at 1500 865 Watts ...
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Back-UPS Office 350 Reliability

We used to use Back-UPS Office 350s for the computers in our small store. I say used to because they keep dying and I keep replacing them with something else. So what is the expected life of these cons...
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just bought a BX1500G UPS, few questions

Hi, I've just bought my first UPS, and i have a few questions that I'm not sure of. here is my situation: I have a generator that runs my whole house, but when the power goes out, it doesn't come on fo...
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Power Chute Personal Edition v2.2.0

i am trying to get some advice on how to install this file ;firmware software upgrade for my backups ES 550,What it does is it tries to install on my Windows 7 opearating system then while installing i...
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UPS not serving purpose here.. please guide

Hi, I am new to this Ups thing. I bought one 650 VA, fixed my one System and one TV device. I was so happy that finally my ongoing work will not be lost. But since first day i have noticed that UPS is ...
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Can't decide which one: BE750G or BR1500LCD

I need to replace my current UPS. This will be my third one in three years. My tech guy recommended APC. My tower has a 380W power supply. I work from home as a court reporter transcribing court procee...
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