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Can 2 (just 2, no more) apc battery backups, be pluged from one to ano...

I have two identical units. I want to extend the battery protection of out POS PC in the event of an extended power outage. Thanks, Mike
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My Back-UPS shuts off with constant tone about once a month for no rea...

It's happened about 3 or 4 times since I bought it a few months ago. It's connected to an outlet that has power but for whatever reason the APC will shut down and make that terrifying constant beep and...
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Brand new BN900M backup shuts off and I have some questions

I'm confused on how this all works, we bought a APC Battery Back-Up. BN900M labeled on box with 6 battery+surge and 3 surge only. It instantly shut off last night with no warning and it won't come back...
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BE700G-UK Serial number 5B1505T04154

Been given this for my daughters Imac so she can use it at university when doing her course work i have plugged it in and all i get is a constant high pitched tone and a red flashing light any advice ...
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UPS works when unplugged but not during a real power outage

I've seen a few posts on this. Anyone come up with an answer yet. Having same problem. Should I get a more expensive UPS? ( I'm sure APC will suggest that 🙂 ) I assume it is a surge or something sin...
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UPS Startup Current Draw

Hi! My client uses APC BX1100LI-MS with only 1 Wifi access point and 1 Media converter as its load. Because power failure happens all the time at the site, they use centralized power generator. And the...
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My APC backup ups BX600CI-IN is not working

My ups has stopped working after i turned the backup power on with iron box of 1000watt attached to the output and there was no power in the mainline. So could anyone tell me how to repair i am an engi...
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APC ES 700 - New Battery / Overloaded

Hi there, Is anyone able to help me? I've owned an APC ES 700 for over four years and it has been brilliant! Saving my Synology from several powerspikes and power outages at home. I'd to keep it going ...
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Back-UPS internal relay klacks when alternative power source is on

Hi Bill, I bought a new BX950U-GR today to smooth power supply when my system switches from 220V house power to solar power (battery with 220V power converter) or back. The switch-over works very smoot...
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Master feature cuts in and out

I own an 8-outlet surge protector for a home music studio ....Im attempting to use the Master/auto feature, but I've hit a snag.... The Master outlet is used for a macbook PRo. and I'm using three of t...
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ups BX700UI not beep anymore

Hi, it's been a few weeks my ups BX700UI doesn't emit any beeps even input voltage missing. I tried to install parachute 3.02 on windows but there isn't any switch to re-enable the beep. I tried to sel...
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