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APC BE425M Back-UPS 255W / 425VA 6-Outlet Surge Protector & Battery Backup Expired

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Amazon has APC BE425M Back-UPS 255W / 425VA 6-Outlet Surge Protector & Battery Backup on sale for $42.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member SamAtTexas for posting this deal.

Features:
  • Audible alarms; Provides notification of changing utility power and UPS power conditions
  • Building Wiring Fault Indicator; this LED informs users of potentially dangerous wiring problems in the wall circuit
  • LED Indicators; Provide easy-to-read status of the unit and utility power conditions
  • 6 total outlets; 4 battery backup, and 2 surge only outlets

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Model: American Power Conversion (APC) Back-UPS BE425M 255W Power Supply, 6-Outlet

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I have a few of these for lower powered devices. Bought in 2018 and just replaced the batteries this year. A few screws, pop the cover and done.

It simply doesn't have a quick pop off hatch as other UPSes. We're talking 5 minutes vs 1 minute to swap the battery every 4 to 5 years.
I got this exact model for $50 about a year ago. I use it for my modem, router, and network switch.

It came in handy earlier this year when I had a bunch of power outages (SF Bay Area) over the course of a couple of weeks. I work from home, so maintaining internet connection was awesome. I have a separate 1000VA UPS for my desktop PC setup.

This 425 VA keeps my internet alive for around 3 hours. And I got around 25-30 minutes for my PC, at which point I switched to my laptop.

Hopefully this helps folks gauge what capacity they might want/need.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I RMA'd this 425VA unit as it was emitting a high-pitched whine when powered on. I thought it was my tinnitus at first. RMA process was easy but took about 1 month from filing to receiving the replacement unit.
Just fyi, i dont think these models have usb typeB ports to allow software to safely shut down.

So it would be fine for a modem/router, but not good for a server.

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12-10-2022 at 06:35 AM.
12-10-2022 at 06:35 AM.
Good price, but reviews state battery is not designed to be replaceable like the larger versions.
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RedElmo
12-10-2022 at 08:33 AM.
12-10-2022 at 08:33 AM.
$43 for 425VA not that great.

I got one for $47 for 650VA and $50 for 850VA
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12-10-2022 at 08:39 AM.
12-10-2022 at 08:39 AM.
Quote from RedElmo :
$43 for 425VA not that great.

I got one for $47 for 650VA and $50 for 850VA
Where and how long ago?
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12-10-2022 at 09:39 AM.

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12-10-2022 at 09:39 AM.
I have a few of these for lower powered devices. Bought in 2018 and just replaced the batteries this year. A few screws, pop the cover and done.

It simply doesn't have a quick pop off hatch as other UPSes. We're talking 5 minutes vs 1 minute to swap the battery every 4 to 5 years.
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12-10-2022 at 11:06 AM.
12-10-2022 at 11:06 AM.
Quote from misterputz :
I have a few of these for lower powered devices. Bought in 2018 and just replaced the batteries this year. A few screws, pop the cover and done.

It simply doesn't have a quick pop off hatch as other UPSes. We're talking 5 minutes vs 1 minute to swap the battery every 4 to 5 years.
that's great to know that battery replacement is possible. Thank you!

Someone on Amazon Q & A said it is this battery:
https://www.refurbups.com/Brand-N...wordstream
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RedElmo
12-10-2022 at 11:24 AM.
12-10-2022 at 11:24 AM.
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Where and how long ago?
One day ago
https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/780856

And 15 days ago
https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/774190
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12-10-2022 at 11:52 AM.
12-10-2022 at 11:52 AM.
i paid $25 last year from https://www.connection.com/
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12-10-2022 at 12:00 PM.

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Just fyi, i dont think these models have usb typeB ports to allow software to safely shut down.

So it would be fine for a modem/router, but not good for a server.
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12-10-2022 at 12:47 PM.
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Quote from masr96 :
that's great to know that battery replacement is possible. Thank you!

Someone on Amazon Q & A said it is this battery:
https://www.refurbups.com/Brand-N...wordstream
That could work. I use these

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K8MVKTA

Both have slightly more amps, at 5ah vs the OEM rated 4.5ah. I've been using Mighty Max Battery replacements and they've been solid for me.
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luniz97
12-10-2022 at 12:57 PM.
12-10-2022 at 12:57 PM.
Would this work for a synology and modem/router? Also how long would it stay in for?
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12-10-2022 at 02:33 PM.
12-10-2022 at 02:33 PM.
Quote from luniz97 :
Would this work for a synology and modem/router? Also how long would it stay in for?
It would work fine for either. However, it doesn't have a USB port to connect to the Synology, so the Synology will not shut automatically when there is loss of power or the battery is low.
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12-10-2022 at 02:44 PM.
12-10-2022 at 02:44 PM.
Had one of these catch fire on me. I think I'll stick to normal surge protectors.
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12-10-2022 at 02:56 PM.
I got this exact model for $50 about a year ago. I use it for my modem, router, and network switch.

It came in handy earlier this year when I had a bunch of power outages (SF Bay Area) over the course of a couple of weeks. I work from home, so maintaining internet connection was awesome. I have a separate 1000VA UPS for my desktop PC setup.

This 425 VA keeps my internet alive for around 3 hours. And I got around 25-30 minutes for my PC, at which point I switched to my laptop.

Hopefully this helps folks gauge what capacity they might want/need.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I RMA'd this 425VA unit as it was emitting a high-pitched whine when powered on. I thought it was my tinnitus at first. RMA process was easy but took about 1 month from filing to receiving the replacement unit.
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