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Back UPS 1500 XS LCD... Shows 1 EVENT. What qualifies as an EVENT???

Back UPS 1500 XS LCD... Shows 1 EVENT. What qualifies as an EVENT and how do I find out what it was? I am running a MacPro but I am not sure if Power-chute will work with OS 10.4 (Tiger) or Leopard. S...
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APC Back-UPS XS 1500 - Powerchute Reinstall Problems

I am trying to upgrade/fix my current install of Powerchute. I am currently having problems with it detecting my UPS with it connected via RJ45>USB cable. When I attempt to reinstall it with the mos...
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APC BR1200/1500LCDi 230V - Why not available in some countries?

I've tried to get an answer about this UPS from the APC support in my country, with no sucess. 1 - Why the APC BR1500LCDi UPS has been realeased everywhere from Europe to Africa, to China, to Southeas...
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P11VNT3 - how to hook up router, cable modem, and PC to the surge prot...

Hi, Here's the equipment: Cable modem Linksys router PC The router is wireless, but I have 1 of the PCs in the house (there's one other PC plus a laptop) that gets "hardwired" Internet access (in other...
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turning off beeping

Hi, I want to turn off the beeping when the UPS is on battery power. I heard I can do this with the USB cable and software, but I don't have those. Is there another way? I've thought about opening up t...
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Going to pick a new UPS...

(Note: I don't expect a reply today). A few years back I got a few 550VA Belkin UPSes that have lasted for a while, but most of them are well beyond service life and batteries can only be replaced by t...
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BE325?

The power light does not come on and the battery backup plugs do not work. But the surge protection plugs do. It has been unplugged for awile if that matters. can someone help please?
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UPS + Voltage Regulator?

I was wondering if it would be feasible to add a voltage regulator like the Line-R products between a non sine wave UPS and the power supply of a PC. It seems that this would be cost effective if one c...
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Suitable UPS

I already have APC Home Appliance & Lighting UPS 800VA, 230V at my Home. Can it be used as a UPS for my entry-level Destop PC(with 19" LCD monitor). I have also laserPrinter and External Modem to ...
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UPS Battery Lifetime - What are the lab results?

I have seen postings all over the place that says the batteries will last 3 to 5 years. This does not help me too much for budgeting purposes. I need to estimate annually how many batteries I expect to...
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Which apc do I need?

The electricity in my building it's very poor and I have too many gadgets and power-hungry electronics in my room. The things I'm looking to power are a 37 inch tv, ps3, sorround sound logitech z5500, ...
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