soldered aluminum wire in APC UPS transformer

[Flinx]

someone may want to look in to this:

UPS Electrical Failure - Teardown and Analysis! 

video on youtube

aluminum wire should be crimped, it can't be soldered.

[keithhyde]

I watched the same video and I was appalled that the windings were aluminum with poor connections. I will not be purchasing any APC UPSs in the future. Very shady and I am sure it is Chinese junk. So much for quality products from Schneider Electric. 

[FEVERAKA]

I'm curious why no response from Schneider on this topic or video. Do they not reply to their own forum here? I own two APC BackUPS PRO's and curious if mine are affected models or revisions. Both have registered warranties. I don't want to be worried about a house fire while not home. I just came across this video as a group expert in a PC Building group is suggesting to others to avoid APC UPS's until this issue is resolved. I've been recommending APC products for quite a while and curious what is going on with this situation for myself and others. 

[jrmymllr]

Wow, I just created a post about this very thing. Good to see others have noticed this too. I just got a new APC UPS and this all makes me very nervous. 

APC, does this issue still exist in new product?

[dimitarnc]

See this topic explaining the issues with the APC transformers on some models: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/dodgy-technology/apc-ups-now-with-aluminum-wire/

[dimitarnc]

See this topic explaining the issues with the APC transformers on some models: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/dodgy-technology/apc-ups-now-with-aluminum-wire/

I have BR1500M2-LM sold in Colombia and now I'm afraid if this issue also is present in my model. Imagine all this fire hazard when you are not in house. And this is a device that has to bring you protection instead of high risk! Really difficult to live with all that fear any moment it can fail in a scary way.