expiredSamAtTexas posted Dec 10, 2022 01:59 PM
Item 1 of 4
Item 1 of 4
expiredSamAtTexas posted Dec 10, 2022 01:59 PM
APC BE425M Back-UPS 255W / 425VA 6-Outlet Surge Protector & Battery Backup
+ Free Shipping$43
$76
43% offAmazon
Visit AmazonGood Deal
Bad Deal
Save
Share
Leave a Comment
Top Comments
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.
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.
So it would be fine for a modem/router, but not good for a server.
34 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank SSteveTX
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank RedElmo
I got one for $47 for 650VA and $50 for 850VA
I got one for $47 for 650VA and $50 for 850VA
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank misterputz
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.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank masr96
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.
Someone on Amazon Q & A said it is this battery:
https://www.refurbups.c
https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/780856
And 15 days ago
https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/774190
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Danimal86
So it would be fine for a modem/router, but not good for a server.
Someone on Amazon Q & A said it is this battery:
https://www.refurbups.c
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.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank rjmari
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.
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.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Leave a Comment