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BR700G Buzzing Always

Hello, I purchased an APC BR700G and it is constantly making a buzzing noise. I have no sound level meter to see how loud it is, but from across the room (~15ft away) I can hear the APC unit while my P...
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BK650MI RS323 to USB ?

Hi all, I've just been given a BK650MI with a fresh battery along with a 940-0024C smart signalling cable which is great, although for this to work on my system I need it to be USB, not RS323 😞 Is it ...
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Surge Protector Protecting Single UPS Device

I have a customer that has a UPS powering his telephone PBX. Apparently, whenever they have a power outage and the power turns back on, the power surge is so high that it gets past the UPS and fries a ...
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Back-UPS 900XS Failing

Need to determine if my UPS is bad or if the UPS Battery needs to be replaced. I purchased the UPS 2 years ago. Whenever I have a power surge - like my window A/C unit turning on the UPS will reset mak...
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Which is the best UPS for a 1000W PSU?

Hi, all. I own a Digital Storm Online PC that has been experiencing random power issues, and finally support there recommended I order the BR1500LCD UPS from Newegg. Not wanting to wait for shipping, I...
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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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