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BX1500LCD or the SUA1000 for my home office setup?

I have a Dell XPS 420 Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E8500 PC with a 425 W power supply ScanSnap S510 19" LED Dell monitor plus my telephone system, Palm Tungsten T3, etc. I am debating between those two u...
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Which model is right for my desktop computer?

I am in a dilemma to select one of the following UPS configurations for my desktop computer (Total Load ~200Watts). Kindly let me know which is the best from cost, performance, protection, back-up time...
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Just Bought BX1500LCD and It Fried my PSU (Sparks and Smoke)

I just bought an APC BX1500LCD and the moment I turned it on it fried the PSU in one of my computers. I immediately turned the UPS off and then back-on again and everything seems fine now, but I still ...
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How to Size UPS Correctly / Online tool seems wrong?

Hi, I currently have a fairly high-end computer and I know it's pulling some power and I'm unsure how to size up a UPS. The route I'm thinking of going is the BR1500LCD. What has me concerned is that I...
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Stepped VS pure Sine wave output. Stepped bad for my MacPro??

Just wondering if the stepped power output of the APC BACK UPS 1500 VA XS was safe to use with a MacPro and Cinema Display? Message was edited by: hassiman Message was edited by: hassiman
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scheduled start up and shut down

Hi everyone Can I schedule the start and stop of the power supply to the appliances like modem etc. attached to apc back ups 650. Thanx in advance
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power switch

Hi, I just purchased a XS1300 ups and noticed that the Power on/off and Display switches are always lit even when unit is off. Is this normal? Thanks
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Off and On "Battery Disconnected" BX900

Hello, I've had an Backup-UPS XS900 for a few years now and recently it's been giving me trouble. I've had a pop-up appearing on my screen telling me that the battery is disconnected and that I am vuln...
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APC Back UPS XS 1500 output voltage reading normal?

My APC Back UPS XS 1500 output voltage reading is usually at 117-118 and not 120 volts. Is this normal?
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UPS Surge Protection

I often read people on forums asking if the surge protection of a UPS is enough. Everyone says it's enough. Everyone advises that you should choose the lowest clamping voltage as possible and that the...
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No output from Battery Backup side - ES350

I have 2 ES350 for 2 desktop PCs. Now they have some problem. Everything worked fine and normal before I shut down the computers last night. After a whole night heavy thunderstorm in my area (I guess t...
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