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Smart UPS: 1500 odd error

Hi all, just for mention of it, today at one of my managed sites the staff had no power. The Smart UPS: 1500 controls a c/b which powers on the network and it was hit by a power surge prior to the staf...
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Loss of Windows Power Status in icon tray with APC Personal Edition

The doc says we lose this because "Personal Edition enhances the functionality". I have 4 APCs running in my den (very bad power, everything MUST be filtered and battery backed up) Up until I installed...
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which product is best for location audio recording?

hi. this is my first post here. i'm attempting to find an appropriate solution for location music recording. often in these situations you're working in a venue such as a church that has older wiring a...
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Overload on Back-UPS XS 1500

I get an overload, even with nothing plugged into the UPS. With the battery removed, I get no overload. Could the batteries be the problem? I have a volt-ohm meter, perhaps I could measure the batterie...
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Which to buy?

Three CPU's, 5 monitors, VPN, Wireless, modem, couple other peripherals. What power backup(s) should I get for my home business, to allow me to run for at least 4 hours? I already have one older APC 10...
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Differences between the BE650 G & R models?

Other than cosmetic appearance is there any real difference between the G & R models of the BE650?
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How do I hide the PowerChute Personal Edition tray icon? Selecting 'Always Hide' in (right click) Start>Properties>Taskbar>Customize hides the icon until restart, but I want to permanently 'Al...
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LS-700 not recharging

Several weeks ago we had a power outage in our building, and the LS-700 switched to providing battery power. When I arrived the next morning, the UPS was chirping and the Overload and Replace Battery l...
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New XS 1300VA with Dirty Battery

I just purchased, unboxed, and set up an APC Battery Backup XS series 1300VA. The battery in it was in upside down and had some sort of white debris and drops (just a few small drops) of some liquid on...
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Freshly Fried Computer

My computer fried. Here are the circumstances: I have Two Back-UPS XS 1000s for two computers. Florida Power and Light had a statewide power outage. The computers powered down as the battery died. Whe...
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Clicking - house light flicker

I have installed a BE550R - it protects the network devices on the home network (cable modem, router, phone adapter, etc.). Since 1st plugged in, the unit occassionally emits audible clicks. This seems...
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