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ES600 without batt X surge protector

I have a BACK-UPS ES 600VA. If I keep using it without the battery, am I still protected against electrical surges? Thanks in advance, Leandro.
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Different UPS, Different output power capacitys, Same battery???

I have several APC UPS units protecting a variety of servers and workstations I'm in charge of. I've discovered over the years that many use the same battery but claim to have a different output power ...
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ES750 - why can't the master controlled outlets also be on backup powe...

I like the master control feature on the ES750--if i plug in my monitor and speakers to those outlets, they shut down when the PC shuts down. But then, when the UPS goes over to battery power, I don't ...
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UPS Smoking, Leaking, Emitting Popcorn-like Sound -- Possible Source?

Hi folks, I have a BE650R that has served me well for a while (it's still under warranty) and just gave its first -- and evidently last -- sign of trouble this morning. I had turned off, unplugged, and...
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Estimated Battery Time <1 Min After Replacing Battery

Hi, My APC Model No. is Back-UPS RS 1000. Day before yesterday i had replaced my old batteries (Two Nos) through the APC technician. I had left the UPS without any load for 12 hours approx. for chargin...
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ES 650 cutting out

Hey all, I have a brand new Back-UPS ES 650 that has a problem. One or two times per week it will make a click/pop noise, cut all power to anything plugged into it, then a couple of seconds later power...
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Back-UPS ES 750 (BE750BB) beeping

I just replaced the battery on subject UPS purchased in 2006. Twice since then the unit has woken me from sleep emitting what I believe to be 3 beeps. This occured first about a week ago (about a week ...
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XS 900, ES 500, ES 725 battery life

We have a small (5 station) network. We had used APC backups before so I bought models ES 500 and ES 725 for two of our workstations and XS 900 for our server. All appear to have failed within a year. ...
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Back-UPS Pro 650VA

Hello I have a Back-UPS Pro 650VA model no. BP650S. I recently got this backup from someone but it came with no cables or software or documentation. They said it was in good working condition. I've nev...
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Just bought the BX1500G, but need some questions answered.

I just purchased the new BX1500G from my local Best Buy, but after doing some reading, I am quite confused about a couple things. My biggest concern is that I can't find out if this model has both Boos...
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UPS 650 - Trouble After Electrical Fault in Building

Each one of our computers has its own APC UPS 650. A faulty piece of equipment was plugged into an outlet. There was a spark, but the 20-amp circuit breaker on the 200-amp panel didn't trip. Two comput...
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