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BR 1500G Using both Utility & Battery Power?

Hi Guys, So, I'd like to invite your opinions on what I'm being told about my company's BR1500G (Back-UPS Pro 1500) UPS. I'll preface this post by saying that I am no tech guru - I started this positio...
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BI850SINE Backup UPS produces high frequency switching noise

Hi, This is Karthik here from Bangalore. After a long analysis and suggestion from my brother (who uses APC backup home ups)On 14th Sep'15 I took BI850SINE UPS from Bhavani enterprises-Bangalore. I als...
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BR1500G power outage behavior

Hi everyone, Just picked up a BR1500G, and had hoped to use it to shutdown my linux server and then run my cable modem and IP phone box until either the battery runs out or the power comes back on. Un...
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Need a Solution to Turn PC on after Power Restore

I've got an APC Back-UPS Pro 1500 on a Windows 7 64-bit pc. We have a scheduled power outtage coming up and we need to shut down the computer before leaving the building Friday. The power will go out f...
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APC BE750G-UPS 750VA 10 Outlet making clicking noise

It's more than Annoying and Unprofessional that no one from the company seem to provide an actual answer to these "clicking noise" questions I keep seeing pop up regarding the APC Back-UPS. I myself ca...
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2 x UPS 3000 failures - both at the same time

Hey guys, Looking for some advice here - I've got 2 x IBM UPS 3000s (IBM 3000XLV 3000VA Rackmount 2U Online UPS) in operation in our server room.Today when I went into the server room I noticed they ...
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DL3000RM3U Startup

I am attempting to resurrect a DL3000RM3U. I have applied utility power and corrected the site wiring warning light. When I attempt to power on the unit there is no response. I have checked the fuse...
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My UPS does not work with my new computer

I have an APC Back-Up ES 550. It has worked great for several years with my old computer -- the computer was maybe 4-5 years old with Windows 7. I recently got a new computer system running Windows 8...
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Back-UPS XS 1500 uses and depletes Battery when plugged in

One of my APC UPSes is a Back-UPS XS 1500, It's old but has worked fine until today. It has a relatively new APC replacement battery (less than one year). We had a brief power fluctuation (not a comple...
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UPS Recharge cycle time

Hi, What should be the typical recharge cycle time if UPS(MODEL # BR1500) is not used for longer time(kept in box). Three months or 6 months ? With thanks and Regards, Madhu.B
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Buzzing noise from Imac 27 inch

I am using a Back-UPS RS 1500 on my Imac 27 inch. It is connected all the time but when in battery mode there is a buzzing coming from my computer that unnerves me!! Any advice help appreciated I don't...
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