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APC 500LS beeping

Running an APC 500 LS and just replaced the battery. Now the UPS beeps 2x intermittently. I've tried 2 different batteries and left the UPS plugged into the wall for 2 days. I'm guessing this is a poss...
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possible building wiring fault?

i just purchased my back-ups ES 350 on the 19 and today i just connected the battery and plugged it in a wall outlet to charge the battery and the building wiring fault indicator immediatley turned on....
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Do I have the correct UPS for this computer?

I maintain a PowerMac G5 2.0 Ghz dual processor 1.5gb RAM 10.3.9 OS 149 gb hd CD-RW/DVD-RW computer. It is using a UPS BK350 serial # BB0321008995. When there is a power surge, the computer fans will s...
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Problem with Back UPS ES 550

We have the UPS powering the computer of a pc based cnc. When we throw the disconnect on the machine the computer drops out, but if we just unplug the UPS from the outlet, the computer stays on. After ...
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Can not communicate with UPS after power failure

I have Back-UPS RS 800. It was working properly at beginning. One day the power went off and I worked in backup power for about 30 minutes. When backup was near to finish, a shut-down message came but ...
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Back-Ups XS 1000

I have the above UPS that uses the "Power Chute Personal Edition" software. I have upgraded the computer to Vista Home Premium. I need to know if the present software will run on Vista or what do I nee...
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The Back-UPS XS 1500 LCD (model BX1500LCD) for the people

Originally posted on [H]ard Since I couldn't find any reviews of this particular unit on this forum I'll just share my initial impressions. I'll start by saying that I chose this unit over the less exp...
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Changing the batteries , general question

Hi there, I operate some Back-UPS Pro 550 and smaller/older UPS. I read after changing the batt it should get charged for at least 16 hours. Does that mean now, no devices should be connected to the UP...
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ES700 not powering on after battery drain

I have an ES700 which is approximately 2 years old (warranty replacement, so may have been refurbished) and whose battery is, or at least was, in good condition. Yesterday morning we had a power cut an...
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Back-UPS Pro 1500 (BR1500G) won't power on without battery attached

I have a BR1500G that stopped functioning properly after a battery replacement (genuine APC replacement battery). I made a post a while back about the primary symptom (battery will charge, but not sta...
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Question is there something Back-UPS XS 1500

When my pc is 665 watts. When 256 mins when I plug the battery 35 mins left. Is there a better battery backup then this. I have 3 backup batterys A question though? one of my batterys, I unlplug shows ...
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