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Back ups ES 350, rapid flashing

I noticed it has been flashing rapid (counted ~4 per second) for a few weeks now. This morning I got a constant tone, only stopped with the power button. None of my other UPSs gave a tone and power was...
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RS 500 beeps and flashes twice every 5 seconds

Hi, I woke up in the middle of the night to find my UPS making two small beeps every five seconds. All 4 LEDs are flashing when it beeps. The only way I could get my computer on was to do the "brain de...
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Power Shute Personal 2.2 Installation problems

Hello, I tried installing this version on Windows Vista SP1 64bits ( Ultimate ) for my Back-UPS RS-1500LCD unfortunately, the first time I tried installing ( the 2.1.1 used to work, before my Vista die...
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Unplugging UPS at night

When I am done using my PC at night and shut down the computer, the UPS stays on. Is this ok or should I unplug it from the wall when not in use? I just don't want it to overheat. The one used at work ...
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BE750G shuts down unit on self-test

Bought a new Dell Pentium Dual core with XP Pro, House lights flickered, Belkin UPS didn't stop unit from shutting down. Figgured unit didn't have the watts for new unit. Belkin UPS had worked with pre...
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Current draw of Smart UPS 1400 from wall

I'm looking into getting a used Smart UPS 1400, and I'm somewhat current-limited in my new place, so I need to get a rough idea of how many amps this UPS pulls. My equipment draws around 3A. When the b...
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APC Backups BE600-BR - more complaints

It's me once again complaining about the BE600-BR! The first complaint I had was that the low and high transfer points are too restricted for 220V, the range is 190-240V - below 190 or over 240, it tra...
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APC Back-UPS CS 350 Blinking Overload Light and Blinking Online Light

I downloaded a manual but i can't find a reference to this error. Thanks for any help. Also audible alarm. Message was edited by: APCQB
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UPS shut down even though connected to electricity

How is that possible? Thanks, Cheryl
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APC back-UPS not powering up

APC Back-UPS R S 800 Had this one unit, that kept beeping at me a while back, i figured it was just the battery. I replaceded it over the weekend, and it was fine. green light was on. Came back to work...
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Proper Sequence To Install Power Conditioner

I have a Back-UPS 1500 for the main reason of keeping DVR from powering down. My power will flcker every once in awhile, usually just in large storms, but never stays off at all. Something is not right...
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