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APC UPS XS-1500 Tripping a 20 amp breaker - What is the working load?

I have been using a UPS XS-1500 to protect an Apple Mac Pro Quad Core Desktop, that is acting as a workstation and data server for a home network. One year ago, the 20 amp dedicated circuit breaker for...
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BackUPS RS1500 - Replace Batteries Problem

I recently got the change batteries light on my RS1500 (the second time in 6 years). I changed out the batteries with fresh new ones and I still get the replace batteries light flashing. In fact , the ...
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What is my best option

I am building a new system and will need a new UPS. I cant seem to figure out what I will need minimum. I now have an APC ES 725. It is several years old and the battery is pretty much dead. I will wan...
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Surge Protection On Non-Battery AC Outlets On UPS Units ?

Hello, Just ordered a UPS 450 watt (750 VA) UPS for home use on my PC. (I think it was called an ES, or maybe just an E; thir most basic line for home UPS usage) Was wondering about the non-battery 11...
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Newbie questions about audible alarms

Hello I need to buy a UPS to go with my Netgear ReadyNAS. The ES 550VA and 700VA look like the best bets, so I'm likely to buy one of those. However, I'm concerned about the alarm noise. I live in a te...
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PC drops power

I have APC UPS model model BX1500LCD that is 3 years old. As a UPS it seems to functioning OK. But, recently on three occasions there has been a pop (speakers) and the system goes down. For about 15 s...
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Back-UPS 1300 & home generators

I recently had to run my house of of a generac generator and noticed both my UPS would switch from on/of battery. Later I checked and found my generator is running at 63HZ. My question does this cause ...
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BACK-UPS CS650 does not reapply power after a full discharge

I have bought two ot rhse BACK-UPS CS650 units to protect two computers at a remote location. I checked with the APC website and it says this model will reapply power automatically to the load when AC ...
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Support for 64 Bit CPUs?

All: I just read a post that said APC wants APPLE to use it OWN shutdown mechanism ... I use Snow Leopard OS 10.6.2 and it AINT got such an animal.. That is to shut down gracefully when power goes out...
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BE750G and MASTER Controlling error?

Hello: A little late to this thread... Today (Dec 25 2009) I hooked up my new BE750G I bought at Best Buy 3 weeks ago. First I plugged into an outlet and charged the battery. After hooking up my iMac ...
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buzzing when on battery power BE550

I just purchased a BE550 UPS for my computer and whenever it is on battery power it causes my psu to emit a loud buzzing noise. I have a quality Enermax Modu82+525w psu. Any tips? I have a BE450 on my ...
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