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BR1200 : extended runtime with RBC33 ?

Hello all, I currently have the following two UPS: BR1200 (with RBC32 battery) BR1500 (with RBC33 battery) Question: can I use RBC33 battery in the BR1200? If so, will it extend its runtime? Thanks.
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Surge protector

Instructions say not to plug the APC into a surge protector or powerstrip. Why can this not be done? I see no reason that it will not work and help protect.
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A couple of questions about the ES550 and electricity usage

How much extra electricity does it take to use the ES550 or would it be just solely the devices that are plugged into it?(i.e. if I had a TV plugged into the ES550 would it just be what the TV would no...
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How to be a reseller/distributor of APCC?

Just like what the topic mentioned, could anyone advise me how to be a reseller/distributor of APCC? What procedures are necessary for the application? Thanks a lot!
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Do I have to hook my ES550 to a computer?

Can the ES550 unit run stand alone without a computer? I want to hook up my regular 32" TV(non HD/plasma) and Tivo to a ES550 without a computer and was wondering if this is possible. Or is it necessar...
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My CS 500 is not doing its job

My CS 500 is not doing its job. When the power goes out, so does my computer. The software tells me that "Your battery backup is operating normally" and I have 23 min. of estimated battery time. Double...
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What UPS to get for an Apple Mac Pro?

I'm in the market for a UPS for my Mac Pro. My box is a 3.0 GHz 6 GB RAM, 4 internal HDDs, 2 Superdrives, XT1900, 7300GT system driving two 22" LCD and one 24" LCD displays. I'm thinking I want somethi...
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Can I use a BackUps UPS to protect my HDTV?

I'm about to purchase a 275 watt HDTV, and rather than get a surge protector, a 750VA BackUps is not much more, and should provide not only surge protection but protection from sags, noise, short drops...
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Overload Problem

Hi all I have three APC Back-UPS RS 800. All of them are continuously beeping with overload light blinking. There is no load available on the UPS. I have tried all measures from documentation. Lats ti...
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1000 Watt Gaming Computer - Which APC to get? (BR1500 or SUA1500?)

Hello everyone, I just bought a Dell powerhouse gaming computer. It is an XPS 710 Quad-core beast. Anyhow, the power supply in the computer is a 1000-watt supply. After setting up the computer I plugge...
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Quick Battery Hookup Question - Might Be Stupid

Hello, i just bought a BX900r from a local store. I just want to confirm that i hooked the battery up properly. The red wire goes to the red terminal, and the black to black. Correct? I only ask becaus...
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