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RS 1000 I can only get to work as surge protector, please help!

I bought the RS 1000. When it arrived, it had to be charged before using the backup outlets. I plugged the computer into the surge protector outlet on the back and then due to the demands of tax season...
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trick to getting the battery out?

I have an older model of APC backup. I decided to change the battery and it wont come out of the machine. Are there any tricks to getting it out? The markings on the box are Back-UPS 400. The battery a...
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Replaced battery with a non APC one

Hello, First of all I live in Mexico, I bought my BACK-UPS 500 in the states about 3 years ago. The battery died and the software told me to order one from APC. However, its hard for me since I dont li...
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disable that annoying beeping sound indicating battery replacement

Hello I have a APC LS 700 and the thing is beeping every minute indicating battery needs replacement. According to the manual the thing should only beep once every 5 hours if battery replacement is nee...
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HELP!!!!

I have a chance to trade up my old APC BR800, and I would really like to know, what is the best over all backup? I would like to hook up a few things other than my pc(tv, backup lights, etc). So which ...
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ES-725 backup battery not kicking in

I purchased a Back-UPS ES 725 last month. There was a power outage yesterday and the backup battery did not turn on as expected. The PowerChute stated that there is about 77 minutes in "Estimated Batte...
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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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