GhostfaceJim Posted June 1 Member ID: 2314 Group: ++ Conan Exiles Admin Followers: 31 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 20768 Content Per Day: 3.96 Reputation: 5334 Achievement Points: 114205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 50 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 04/22/1975 Device: Windows Posted June 1 I've had an APC battery backup the 1500m and it took a full shit on me. I'm not sure it has worked properly for a while though. I've had it only 4 years. The last one was about the same. Broke after like 4 years. They are not exactly cheap if they break all the darn time. I am wondering if I even need it or should just go with a nice surge protector for my computer. I do have a smaller APC backup that isn't fancy, but it has literally lasted like 20 years. I have it plugged into my clock radio. Any serious suggestions on UPS or Surge protector? No I'm not using raspberry pi or ardino you weirdos. Awards
TBB Posted June 1 Member ID: 989 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 293 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 21579 Content Per Day: 3.80 Reputation: 23173 Achievement Points: 154299 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 424 Joined: 01/07/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Birthday: 01/27/1946 Device: Windows Posted June 1 (edited) To begin with we are >IDIOTS< not weirdos - except for @BUDMAN and .......... To protect my PC I use a Tripp Lite line conditioner plugged into a Tripp Lite Isobar. Doesn't provide backup power but as effective as you can get to protect against power fluctuations that can kill the PC. Been using them for 20 years and never had a problem with them. Just built a new PC for W11 an purchased new units out of an abundance of caution. Edited June 1 by TBB GhostfaceJim and BUDMAN 1 1 Awards
BUDMAN Posted June 2 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 139 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7121 Content Per Day: 1.24 Reputation: 4658 Achievement Points: 60755 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Windows Posted June 2 I use a APC ... just a small one it last about 10 mins after the power went out when I worked from home ... Awards
KaptCrunch Posted June 2 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 5346 Content Per Day: 0.92 Reputation: 4572 Achievement Points: 42795 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 77 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 3 minutes ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted June 2 Jim sounds your batterys have died for that's about time (4-7 yrs service) take notice how batts are connected series or parelle for most are 24VDC with AVR, have a volt meter to check connections and batery standing voltage will tell the story. if have 2 extra car bat to text unit Awards
major-mark63 Posted June 2 Member ID: 23233 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3129 Content Per Day: 0.87 Reputation: 2317 Achievement Points: 24968 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 12 Joined: 09/10/15 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 08:04 PM Birthday: 08/11/1963 Device: Windows Posted June 2 I have a Cyber power with ups side and surge protector only other side . one thing to remember it should have enough watts to support what you have plugged in. I got previous UPS that broke early cause i had my Brother MFc scan copier plugged in that pulled to much power. Now i have only my pc , monitor and clock plugged on 450 watts UPS and it says that he could run 52 min without electricity. And here we have a lot of power lost.. GhostfaceJim 1 Awards
GhostfaceJim Posted June 2 Member ID: 2314 Group: ++ Conan Exiles Admin Followers: 31 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 20768 Content Per Day: 3.96 Reputation: 5334 Achievement Points: 114205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 50 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 04/22/1975 Device: Windows Author Posted June 2 13 hours ago, KaptCrunch said: Jim sounds your batterys have died for that's about time (4-7 yrs service) take notice how batts are connected series or parelle for most are 24VDC with AVR, have a volt meter to check connections and batery standing voltage will tell the story. if have 2 extra car bat to text unit Both times I replaced the batteries and it does not fix. It is like the unit has an issue. I've done a little googling and says either replace battery or hard reboot the device. All the rest say that the unit chipset is fried. Awards
BUDMAN Posted June 2 Member ID: 800 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 152 Topic Count: 139 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 7121 Content Per Day: 1.24 Reputation: 4658 Achievement Points: 60755 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 11/27/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 05/29/1957 Device: Windows Posted June 2 They don't want you to fix it they want you to buy anothere one ... major-mark63 and TBB 1 1 Awards
Mazdarati Posted June 2 Member ID: 173 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 42 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1407 Content Per Day: 0.24 Reputation: 790 Achievement Points: 10083 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 20 hours ago Birthday: 02/08/1962 Device: Windows Posted June 2 I just had the same thing happen but I had my APC for 15+ yrs so I got my money out of it , Ended up buying a Cyberpower unit because APC was twice as much money , but it seems just fine so far. major-mark63 1 Awards
KaptCrunch Posted June 2 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 5346 Content Per Day: 0.92 Reputation: 4572 Achievement Points: 42795 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 77 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 3 minutes ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted June 2 1 hour ago, GhostfaceJim said: Both times I replaced the batteries and it does not fix. It is like the unit has an issue. I've done a little googling and says either replace battery or hard reboot the device. All the rest say that the unit chipset is fried. i got one APC 1400 smart-up from garbage and found a trace on circuit board was opened an filled it with solder worked 0K after that Caution: some Caps hold voltage use a lamp (lightbulb) to discharge them before touching things or get a instant afro when shocked Awards
KaptCrunch Posted June 2 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 5346 Content Per Day: 0.92 Reputation: 4572 Achievement Points: 42795 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 77 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 3 minutes ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted June 2 Maz hope you got a AVR unit not just power out with UPS units try to use one's with automatic voltage regulation is the best insurance of surge damage, brown outs etc. 1 hour ago, Mazdarati said: I just had the same thing happen but I had my APC for 15+ yrs so I got my money out of it , Ended up buying a Cyberpower unit because APC was twice as much money , but it seems just fine so far. and when replace batterys APC do reset by holding power button at least 6 seconds to activate the self test. other's read the manual Mazdarati and major-mark63 2 Awards
KaptCrunch Posted June 2 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 5346 Content Per Day: 0.92 Reputation: 4572 Achievement Points: 42795 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 77 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 3 minutes ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted June 2 APC and PowerChute software to check firmware of your unit back in the 80's they were avialible some list that aren't upgradeable Awards
GhostfaceJim Posted June 3 Member ID: 2314 Group: ++ Conan Exiles Admin Followers: 31 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 20768 Content Per Day: 3.96 Reputation: 5334 Achievement Points: 114205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 50 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 04/22/1975 Device: Windows Author Posted June 3 So I ordered a replacement battery. The cheaper off brand one. Gotta save that $15 extra dollars. I also just pulled it apart and looked for faults or burned up wires and such and saw nothing. Battery will be here in less than a week, and crossing fingers. major-mark63 1 Awards
KaptCrunch Posted June 3 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 5346 Content Per Day: 0.92 Reputation: 4572 Achievement Points: 42795 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 77 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 3 minutes ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted June 3 Jim did you check standing voltage of the batteries 12.6 VDC is fully charged note you can use AMG battery type or SLA battery note match the measurements LxWxH and the connection blade or lug, and the Ah rate keeping same or can go bigger with Ah but keep same battery measurements so fit the case. higher Ah gives more staying power, if want longer run time can paralle another one if a single unit or 2 battery but need to make battery box to house them an 8 Ga wire to connect them and fuses to protect against fire, use same size as orginal (1500W uses 100amp fuse) doing this will double the run time. me have done this run time 1hr @ 60% load Network, monitors, sound system and 2 PC's. I get niebroughs knocking on my door for playing CoD during a blackout. major-mark63 and GhostfaceJim 2 Awards
Mazdarati Posted June 4 Member ID: 173 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 42 Topic Count: 97 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1407 Content Per Day: 0.24 Reputation: 790 Achievement Points: 10083 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 20 hours ago Birthday: 02/08/1962 Device: Windows Posted June 4 On 6/2/2025 at 3:47 PM, KaptCrunch said: Maz hope you got a AVR unit not just power out with UPS units try to use one's with automatic voltage regulation is the best insurance of surge damage, brown outs etc. and when replace batterys APC do reset by holding power button at least 6 seconds to activate the self test. other's read the manual Yes I did Awards
GhostfaceJim Posted June 6 Member ID: 2314 Group: ++ Conan Exiles Admin Followers: 31 Topic Count: 117 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 20768 Content Per Day: 3.96 Reputation: 5334 Achievement Points: 114205 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 50 Joined: 03/19/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: 14 hours ago Birthday: 04/22/1975 Device: Windows Author Posted June 6 I just bought whatever battery Amazon says fit. I wish I bought the APC name brand, but whatever. The good news is it came in the mail and after some testing it seems to be working. Came drained it seems and was giving an error, but I let it charge for a while and the errors stopped. Still charging now, but seems to be working. I will test under load maybe tomorrow before setting up fully and running wiring. I think that was my mistake the last time I just plopped everything together and didn't really test it all. The old battery is still under warranty and seems like I should be able to return to manufacturer for refund, but says to return in original box and I don't have that. I'm curious if they let me mail a leaking battery anyways. We will see. I will start an RMA and see what happens. Still may just buy one of those tripp lite isobars like TBB mentioned. Seems like a good piece of equipment. Awards
KaptCrunch Posted June 6 Member ID: 389 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 48 Topic Count: 384 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 5346 Content Per Day: 0.92 Reputation: 4572 Achievement Points: 42795 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 77 Joined: 09/14/09 Status: Online Last Seen: 3 minutes ago Birthday: 01/01/1970 Device: Windows Posted June 6 no worries on the batterys for APC uses China too and yes on a fresh set of baterys 12hrs to let fully charge them with unit off and pluged in wall shipping place in a plastic heavy duty zip lock to seal from leakage and pack in foam., duck tape the box Awards
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