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APC RS500VA Battery Problem

Hi Everyone I am using APC UPS since 10 years , But since 1 year I am gettgin much trouble with batteries provided by APC. I have a lot of UPS with different APC models. Recently I am getting much tr...
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UPS APC RS1500 continously running in battery mode

Hello All, We shipped some RS1500 for use in a non-profit org in Pakistan. However, the UPS is continously running in battery mode, and beeping all the time even if the power is available. The status a...
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Which Back-UPS is best?

All, I have been struggling to find the right solution for my needs. Here is my situation and what I am thinking: Location: Live in Florida Current UPS: none Current Surge: Belkin SurgeMaster II Equipm...
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Can UPS Work Properly on an Ungrounded (2-Wire) Circuit?

I would like to buy and use a UPS to protect the PC and LCD monitor in my home-office, but the electrical wiring in my old home is not grounded (it's a 2-wire circuit and an AC-ground tester indicates ...
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RS 800 Failure?

I've had my RS 800 for at least 2-3 years. We typically have 2-3 power outages per year and it's worked flawlessly until this last power outage. I've made no changes to the connections and it still has...
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Problem With 350-CS

Ok, here's some info/background. I had what I think was a brown out (seemed like it was only the outlet connected to my computer stuff) about an hour ago. The battery backup didn't seem to go on at all...
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Backups 500 es be500u

Hello, The unit works fine, I have been reading what others have said about their ups's and found it a very good source of information if I have problems with mine. My question is with APC. Why can I n...
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bx1300lcd vs bx1500lcd

FYI- I was not sure if I should get the 1500LCD or the 1300LCD but I am glad I saved the cash and went with the 1300. MY SYSTEM HX520 watt coirsair psu - (this thing is sweet!! cant recommend it enoug...
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AVR Trim bx1300lcd

1. Why is the AVR TRIM feature not included in the BX1300lcd OR BX1500lcd? 2. Am I taking a slight risk of overvoltage with no TRIM feature? 3. What is the difference between surge supress and AVR Tr...
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My APC UPS 650VA flashes red

Hi everybody Im from india, and I had purchased this model just a month ago. Imgage: ! http://imshopping.rediff.com/shopping/pixs/4367/a/apc650.jpg Now when i turn on the UPS, it flashes red repeatedly...
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BX1300LCD not recognized by Powerchute personal.

Plugged in the RJ45 to the Data port of the UPS and the USB port of the computer. Powerchute will not install because it does not see the UPS? USB ports are working fine. I tried 2 different cords. XP ...
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