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Finally someone with some sense :)
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What battery is in this. 12v right?
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need atleast 5 backup ports as I have a tower, monitor, switch, router, and modem. 4 ports are not enough. Oh well..
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Nice timing - thanks! In for two!
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Had 2 APC UPS (similar but different model) and both batteries died after about a year. Now I can't use the 3 outlets that are battery-backed up. The other three outlets still work fine though.
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I tried to price match via Staples, and they would price match the sales price of $49.99, but not the coupon to make it $39.99. Bummer. I don't have an OM near me so the $8 shipping makes it a little...
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APC BE550G 550VA 330W UPS Battery Backup
$39.99 after Coupon Code: "FRIEND20" (Exp 12/25). Free in-store pickup, or Free Shipping on orders $50+
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VA is instantaneous power, not RMS. It varies with time in AC systems.
It's not in error, it's the physical reality of the situation. Draw it out for yourself and make the calculation. Take...
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For DC 500AV is 500W RMS.
For AC you need to take the average value under the sign wave. Which means that it's 500 AV / Square root of 2 ~ 390 watts. This is not power factor, this is the definition...
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Does the green feature on other models work well? How does it determine phantom power vs. low powered items like trickle cordless phone chargers, etc?
I would buy some batteries for $17 as...
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Well you didn't answer my question which was pointing out that 550V = 550W RMS. I didn't understand where you came up with 330W.
Capacity = energy = Watt Hours
Capability (by your definition) =...
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Got 2 and the free shipping since none are anyway near me. Go through ShopDiscover for an additional 5% on top of the FRIEND20 code. The FRIEND20 code is listed on ShopDiscover so it is combinable...
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have three of these ..batt good for about 2yrs then its hunting for lead again...weirdstuff in sanjose usally has batt from take-outs ..shipping is weigh too much (pun intented)....I once bought one...
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valid point - i mis-read what you said. difference between surge vs. power strip. i bought a 3 pack of something like this a while ago that i use on my back-ups 450:...
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Ahhh damn I just remembered that I *DO* have a desktop in another room I'd wanna use. :lol: Didn't think that all the way through. Oh well, still good for my router and NAS and TiVO that takes...
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Yes,this does as stated on page:
Standard Warranty
3 Years repair or replace
So, for $40 for minimum 3-years = Worth it..
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Anyone know if office depot will price match? Knowing them probably not but I have been trying to get rid of a $30 gift card to them for like 2 years. They are the worst and never have anything at...
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The confirmation email since you have until the 29th to pick it up.
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Does anyone know the size if the surge protector in terms of amps? Or do amps not matter in the case of a UPS?
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Awesome timing. Glad I held off purchasing one when it was $60-70.
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In for one. Thanks, OP!
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Thanks in for 2!~
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Yeahl...I had the same issue...seem like it is case sensitive.
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3.2 min at full load seems pretty rough.
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OfficeMax.com has APC Back-UPS 550 8 Outlet Surge Protector and Battery Backup (BE550G) for $49.99 - 20% w/ promotional code FRIEND20 = $39.99 with free in-store pick up. Thanks BluGuy
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Can we order and pickup after XMAS?
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you get a cheap dollar tree 3 outlet splitter for the low draw 2 prong devices- modem, switch and/or router - thats what I use.
I dont really recommend for 3 prong
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BTW, it is case-specific. Found an official link through ShopDiscover and the ad on the Officemax homepage says it must be entered in ALL CAPS and is case-sensitive.
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So if I crack it open and replace with a 75amp hour deep cycle marine battery how many minutes will i get for 550VA?
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I've had one for years with mixed results (not sure if it's the same model, but it appears idenitical). As folks have mentioned above, you need to ensure that your battery backed side is low load...
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Don't the batteries have a 3 year warranty? APC will replace it for you I believe.
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I picked up one for my modem and router so I can still use the Internet when the power goes out. Those only pull < 8W, so it should run for hours.
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That's exactly the same purpose I'm getting one of these for along with powering my THDVR. Anything bigger than a 550 would be overkill for that anyway. I'm mainly just looking for something to get...
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What if I need internet for the desktop and don't have a laptop available. :lol:
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Green Feature?
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We get little 2 second outages where I live which always knocks out my tv tuner on my htpc, so I plug my modem, router, and htpc into this exact UPS device. Since I have purchased it, I haven't...
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Thanks! In for three.
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Daisy chaining UPS and Surge strips are generally discouraged by almost all manufacturers. Google daisy chain ups.
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But are not discouraged by the laws of physics.
You don't have to use a surge strip if your religion doesn't allow you to. Just use a straight power strip with no surge.
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nice deal
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