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Incorrect Voltage reading causes unit to switch to battery

I have a voltmeter that says the line is 121v yet the software says it is 150v. because of this, it does not take a charge from the wall. Brand new. Has anyone seen this?
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Electrical audible buzz-like noise

I just bought two new APC Back-UPS CS 650 and installed them on two different computer. Although the UPS are working and performing well, both of then have an electrical audible noise, something like a...
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Another "beeping" thread....

Hello all, I had no idea there a forum for these things. Hopefully I can get some help with this. I have an APC "BE350U" (UPS ES 350)? If that's not enough to indicate what model I have please let me k...
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Battery Backup for Mac Pro

My Mac Pro 2.66 is overloading the APC Back-UPS ES 650 that it is connected to. What UPS do you suggest I get for my Mac Pro? Also, are the other appliances that are on different circuits than the comp...
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need advise pls

hi there i plan too buy a monster gaming pc core2 quad oc, 2*geforce 280 one of these card pump 236 watts at full load etc well im realy poor in electric things like watt volt ampere anyway i will use ...
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What UPS is the right one?

I bought a BX1300LCD. I'm connecting my computer, LCD monitor, external HD, modem, router, speakers and a laser printer to the UPS. I have following questions: 1- I want to know if I have bought the ri...
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can I use ethernet to wire pc to ns1050?

I received a connection cord with ns1050 that has USB to ethernet. Thought i could extend distance using cat 5 ethernet but when I installed PowerChute Personal Edition the software could not find ups....
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Usage question

I am a new user, I just bought my backup unit yesterday. I have an ES model, a 550G. My PC is running Windows XP. My question regards leaving the unit ON, or turning it OFF. When I am not using my PC, ...
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My Back-UPS XS 900 has become very loud -- almost intolerable

Hello all. I've had this UPS for about a year now. It has been plugged in and in use continuously since purchase. Starting a day or two ago it has started making two sounds, sometimes in tandem and oth...
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New XS900... plugged in, all lights flashing

As I connected the battery there was a small spark to the lead. I figured no big deal. Plugged it in, turned it on, all lights flashing. Tried to hold in the power button to shut down, beeped, and only...
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XS 1500 LCD Battery

When in the "On-Line" Mode, Should the battery indicator show part or all, of the 5 blocks. Mine has empty blocks. Popi
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