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Padlock

Do any of the UPSs in the Back-UPS line provide padlock or Kensington lock holes? Do any of the APC UPSs provide this safety/insurance feature? If all nos, any good reason not to consider it in the fut...
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Using ES 550VA on an appliance

I have a pellet burning stove that if running and power is lost the room fills with smoke. I need about 5 minutes to switch the unit to off the exhaust the stove. During this exhaust it draws 150 watts...
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SUA1000i turned off... or not?

Hi, I have a question about sua1000i. The thing is that lately the power was not very good and during night, I turned the UPS off. However, I noticed that even when the UPS is off, at sometime I hear t...
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RS800 doesn't cover voltage drop - new PC reboots

I have an RS800 wchi is rated at 500watts of power coverage. My house has awful wiring. On the circuit that powers my PC, I get power dropouts when a light switch is turned on. My old PC, a Dell Dimens...
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RS1000 configuration ?

We have an RS1000 that we think is running a test cycle every 7 days. The problem is that the UPS is powering our switches for the network, and when it shuts down, even briefly, it causes the switches ...
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Contemplated Purchaser Questions Re ES 750 VA (BE 750 G)

Hello, Never had a UPS before, but just got a new PC, and figured that it is about time to consider having one. New PC runs Windows 7, and has a 350 Watt Power Supply. Was thinking of the ES 10 Outlet ...
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UPS Overload

A week or so ago, my APC UPS took a lightening strike and did not function as it should and the power went out and all attached devices lost power. After about a week, the UPS went into "overload" stat...
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BACK UPS 500 RS 3 leds flashing and a double beep (chirp?) every 3 sec...

BACK UPS 500 RS power on led is solid green, the rest 3 leds are flashing and a double beep (chirp?) every 3 seconds. I own it for almost 5 years and it is time for a battery replacement, but shouldn't...
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Backs-Ups BR1200 goes to overload when power returns after managed shu...

This is an interesting problem, and one that I thought was just a defective unit, but it's now occurred with 2 units. APC is sending a BR1300LCD as a replacement, but I actually prefer the BR1200 if I ...
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Idea for New PC/Workstation case with APC installed- Comments?

I have long wanted a PC/Workstation case with the following features built in. Take a look and offer a comment or add your own desired features. ****Slide In/Out Power Supply Module located near bottom...
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Newbie with questions

Hi, I just purchased a Back UPS XS 1300 and I'm trying to install it right now. Hooked everything up as indicated in the installation and operation manual, and powered on the PC connected to it. Then i...
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