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cost effective line-interactive UPS

I am looking for a [line-interactive|http://www.pcguide.com/ref/power/ext/ups/typesLineInt-c.html] UPS for my desktop/server. It is a Dell PowerEdge 400SC which is designed to be a server but I use as ...
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UPS ES 350 not protecting desktop

I had a couple power outs and the whole computer shut down, I've lost 2 sata ports on the mobo as a result and another one just occured. To make things worse, when I power on the PC, it powers on, then...
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Overload LED blinks and after switching off all LEDs blinks (RS BR800i...

Hi, I got a second hand APC BACK-UPS RS BR800i and thought it would make a nice addition to my existing one. The only problem is that the UPS isn't working. After turning on the self test is performed ...
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Works when plugged it but not on battery

Over the last few hours I've been searching the forum and although people seem to have similar problems, they don't have the exact one I'm having. I've currently got a sump pump plugged in to my Smart-...
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Using the UPS Selector

I want to see which UPS backup system is right for me. I have a brand new iMac. But when I tried to use the UPS selector function on the site, the Macs they show are very old. What's up with that? It l...
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How does the ups shutdown windows? code related

I have a unique problem in which a ups on power failure shuts windows down, but it seems to shut it down too fast. Faster than an app is able to save a database to a solid state drive. I was wondering ...
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BE550G connecting battery

I just got a BE550G. the pictures in the Connect Battery instructions really don't show anything. There is a red wire which is already connected and there is a black wire not connected and I cannot fig...
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UPS XS 1300 LCD

Brand new, bought at costco. Has worked for past 2mo, but 1wk ago unit shut down while I was out of town for the week. Going by the recording schedule from my satellite receiver, unit shut down the nig...
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Battery life problem.

I live in Samoa where obtaining specific brands of new batteries is a logistic nightmare. Three years ago I replaced my Smart UPS 1500 internal battery with two lead acid 35 AH 12 V batteries. I used h...
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Back-UPS 500 cs switches on to overload

Hi, I have a 500 CS which did work fine, but now when i switch it on, it goes to the red overload solid overload light part way through the start up procedure. ie 1. press button on front, 2. green le...
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WTH? I can't fit my plugs into the outlets

I just received a back-UPS 450G and I can't fit my plugs into it! There's only one outlet that I can fit a plug into easily, the others I can't even jiggle one in. Am I going to have to mail it back fo...
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