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Choosing Right UPS

Hi All, Need your help on choosing suitable UPS. Detail information as below: Total load in Amp: 15 A Voltage used: 3 phase, 415 V with apparent power =7.78 KVA. Question is, how big UPS power do i nee...
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Which UPS will be the best for my system?

Hi everybody, I'm new to UPS since I heard about them and if I'd buy one, it would be APC for sure. I'm mostly a gamer than a computer worker. So my question is : what is the model that will suit this ...
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A few questions about UPS and also surge protectors

Hi, I've a few questions regarding UPS and also surge protectors: a) How do I calculate the wattage used for my PC? Do I use a PSU calculator or if not, what should I use? My setup is as below: P4 3.2 ...
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RS1500 Overload LED Blinking

I suspect this is a continuation of the problems I've had with this unit as described in this thread: [Referenced content removed] Last night, the unit started sounding an alarm while the Overload LED ...
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BE325R Clicking!

BE325R is acting up: Erratic quick clicking noise (from relay within obviously) AC Volatge readings at battery-backed up sockets... Fluctuates from 121V hot-to-neutral 54V hot-to-ground 73V neutral-to-...
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Should I power off the UPS-ES "green" button when not using those sock...

Hello, I assume it is best to post my configuration so here it is: I purchased a new 350G UPS-ES from Staples the other day. I have 6 plugs total. Three surge protected sockets hold my phone charger, m...
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Back-UPS Pro 650 Battery Swap - Can't budge the old battery this time

This is our 3rd battery swap. Great product but this time I can't budge the old battery. It rocks forward only every so slightly but won't move forward AT ALL. There is clearance on both sides but the ...
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New battery passing test then failing

My UPS had a failing battery so I bought a new genuine APC battery and installed it. The first thing I did was run a test and it passed with flying colors, before the test it was still charging and was...
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Recommended UPS for HP Workstation

Can any body recommended what UPS i should go for HP Workstation.
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UPS runs on battery mode because building wiring fault light is on?

I just bought an APC XS1300 a few days ago, however, whenever I plug it to any of my wall outlet, the building wiring fault indicator is on, and when I turn on the APC, it runs on battery directly inst...
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Data sent to APC by Powerchute

Can anyone tell me what are the informations sent to APC by Powerchute when you activate the data report feature (I don't know if it's written "data report" in the english version, mine is in portugues...
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