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USB to IDE ATA SATA ATAPI Hard Drive Disk HDD 2.5" 3.5" Cable Connector Adapter
 
Cheap but works good
- Pros: Able to retrive information from HD for my church
- Cons: power supply very cheap mine arrived not working but company was great sending out a new one right away
- Other Thoughts: Made in China
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Reviewed By:scott,5/19/2013 3:59:42 AM
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APC BR24BPG External Battery Pack for Back-UPS RS/XS 1500VA
Major runtime extention
- Pros: At least triples your UPS battery run time.
- Cons: APC will not exchange this unit. They do not offer a battery refresh kit for it and will not take it back at the end of it's life cycle.
APC software only allows runtimes of up to 8 minutes with or without the BR24BPG. This means that even if your machine could run for an hour or more on batteries, the APC software doesn't allow for more then 8 minutes before it starts to shut it down.
- Other Thoughts: The BR1500G comes with two batteries. This unit comes with 4 more of the same battery.
The first con is something the user can get around if they have a local shop that deals with batteries. The batteries are an industry standardized size. While it says that there are no user serviceable parts inside, the batteries can be replaced. This is only recommended for people that have and know how to use a DVM and know what series and parallel mean in circuits. The battery shop might be will to help.
The BR1500G said it could hold the load of my computer setup for 10-12 minutes at idle and 5 minutes at full load. This BR24BPG extended these times to 52 minutes and 25 minutes respectively.
The software is rather irritating. I have power issues regularly and would've liked the option to keep the system up and running for 15-20 minutes. I'll probably end up killing the software after a few minutes of a power event.
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Reviewed By:N/A,4/30/2013 4:39:09 PM
This reviewer reports that his/her technical understanding of this type of product is High and has owned this product more than 1 year.
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APC RBC11 Replacement Battery Cartridge #11
I know why these were open box
- Pros: Can't beat APC in my book. We are in an area that has many power problems and APC products have protected our Technology for many good years.
- Cons: None other than to say the connectors on these replacement batteries were different than the originals. Hence the purchaser before me sent them back to NewEgg. I just unbolted then switched connectors betweeen batteries and waalaa - back in business. For that - drop 1 egg
- Other Thoughts: Sometimes the open box price is well worth it.
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Reviewed By:N/A,4/26/2013 12:18:23 PM
This reviewer reports that his/her technical understanding of this type of product is Somewhat High and has owned this product 1 day to 1 week.
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Tripp Lite >
TRIPP LITE SNMPWEBCARD Internal SNMP/Web Card
a bit buggy
- Pros: lets you control the ups remotely; also can be setup to send out alerts about power failure,etc; simple to setup.
can get an environment sensor that works with it seemlessly - Cons: whenever the authentication times out (page idle for a couple minutes) the device will keep asking for a password and won't accept any that i give it (tried all 3 logins and defaults, still no go); only way to fix has been to close the browser and re-open the webpage. Kinda annoying;
- Other Thoughts: people complaining about the price- its about the same as competing products; I don't think its has high of quality as those competing products, but I don't think they're over priced- $150-200 is normal for this type of product in my experience (i've only gotten ~6 ups network cards in my experience though).
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Reviewed By:zav,4/22/2013 8:10:40 AM
This reviewer reports that his/her technical understanding of this type of product is Somewhat High and has owned this product 1 month to 1 year.
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APC UTS10BI Universal Transfer Switch 6-Circuit 120/240V European Version - 240V
Premium transfer switch, with great features
- Pros: [Note: this review is adapted from one I originally posted on Ama**n.]
-- well-built / looks good
-- Has many configurable settings for how power is allocated to the loads you have connected.
-- Has front-panel LCD readouts of usage and settings
-- Each load circuit is represented on the front with a bright red LED. This will tell you if one or more circuits have been shed (or blown.)
-- Multiple inputs: when utility power is cut, you can configure it to supply each individual circuit (except the 240V) from either the generator source, or the secondary source.
-- Each source is represented with a bright green LED showing availability: Utility, Generator, UPS.
-- I have a UPS on my secondary source, but you could also attach a small generator there. (15A max = 1800W max at 120V.)
-- load shedding -- when you first configure the unit, you set the capacity of each source, and the unit will "shed" ("delay") loads in rotation to avoid exceeding the limit that you've set (which would overload your generator.)
-- The unit can be set to auto-start your generator if main power fails (if your generator supports it, is OUTSIDE, ten feet away from any building, and set up properly). Separate kit required.
-- Support is good. I've asked APC tech support a couple of questions via email, and they've responded within a day, with useful information. Phone support was also available and helpful.
-- Although this unit is a bit pricey, it's not that much more than a manual switch, and provides much more functionality.
> The increased functionality you get from this "premium" type of switch over a basic manual switch is well worth the incremental cost: about $500 vs $300-400.
> The cost of installation is far more than the cost of the switch so, if you're going to get a switch, I think it's worth getting a good one, like this unit, instead of a manual one. - Cons: -- Protects each individual circuit with a fuse. From my experience with a short circuit, the fuse blows before the main panel breaker trips. These fuses cost about $11 each (see below for spec).
> That said, fuses are more sensitive so, with fuses, it's less likely that a short will damage the unit.
-- 240V required -- you must supply 240V power for the unit to operate correctly.
> My generator is switchable between 120 and 240V but, when set to 240, its capacity is split between the two phases. So, you have to be more careful to balance the loads across the two phases.
-- Two of the ten circuits on the unit are dedicated to a 240V circuit, even if you don't have a 240V load.
-- My generator is also variable speed. With lower load, it will run at a lower rpm, and burn less fuel. With the load split, and uneven, it will turn as much as it needs to, to supply the side with the maximum load.-- Note: the unit was redesigned around the beginning of 2012, and there is no longer a generator input on the front, as shown in the product photo. In these new units, the generator input must be hardwired from a separate inlet (purchased separately).
- Other Thoughts: SOME TIPS
I had this unit in place when Sandy blew through, and I depended on it for the ten (10!) days we were without power. Here are a few things I learned the hard way.
-- To replace a blown fuse on short notice, have these on hand:
> To open the case: Robertson #3 square head bit
> Fuse-puller tool: such as Ideal Industries Small Fuse Puller, 5" Long for 0 to 30A/250V, 1/4" to 1/2" Diameter Fuses
> Spare 15A fuses: Mersen ATMR15 600V 15A Cc
> Spare 20A fuses: Mersen ATMR20 600V 20A Cc
-- The unit comes with 15A fuses installed on each 120V circuit. On installation, replace 15A fuses with 20A on those circuits requiring it.
-- Configure the unit correctly to get the best performance. For example:
> Configure each circuit to match the load type. It will use this to set the delay timings (max off & min on).
> All high-drawing circuits should be set to "Delayable", if at all possible, to allow the unit to effectively manage your total load. Otherwise, you could still overload your generator.
> When the unit was first installed, a couple of circuits were set to OFF in the configuration settings. Set them back to ON before calling tech support.
> Set the UTS to match the capacity of each circuit (15 vs 20A).
-- In a normal configuration, the UTS will take 10-15 seconds to energize your designated circuits from the UPS when the utility loses power, or the generator cuts out (such as when you run out of fuel.)
-- Most circuits can be designated as "Non-interruptable" (to avoid the startup delay) but then the total load of those circuits can't exceed the capacity of your UPS, or about 12A (1440W @ 120V), whichever is smaller.
-- The single UPS on the secondary input will run out of power quickly with a a normal household draw.
-- I only have my lighting circuits set for UPS protection, and they draw down the UPS after about 5 or 10 minutes.
-- Place separate, high-capacity UPS batteries on your critical loads, like sump pump and computers. This will also buy you more time to set up a portable generator, especially if you're away. I also have a UPS on the TV, so that I can set that circuit as "delayable".
-- The price/performance sweet spot for UPS capacity is 1500VA, which you can pick up for about $150 or less. For higher capacities, the price climbs steeply. (The higher the VA rating, the longer the unit will be able to supply power at a given load.)
-- Before you bring in an electrician, map out which circuits you want protected. You can only have 1x 240, and 8x 120V.
> I have: Sump & water softener, Refrigerator, Furnace (Blower Motor), Lighting x2, Computer, TV&Stereo, Microwave & Kitchen lights / outlets.
-- Although the manual states "DO NOT use these [240V] circuits as individual 120 V circuits", APC tech support has confirmed to me that "Yes, you can run the 240v circuit to a sub panel. It doesn't matter what the sub panel feeds; it would be up to the electrician to wire everything correctly and in code
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Reviewed By:cad,4/21/2013 6:46:11 PM
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APC APCRBC109 Replacement Battery Cartridge #109
- Pros: Exactly as expected, APC brand replacement battery pack. Unit now works like brand new.
- Cons: None.
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Reviewed By:N/A,4/15/2013 12:31:48 PM
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OPTI-UPS SS1200 Voltage Regulator
Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR)
- Pros: Computer electronics can be delicate and susceptible to damage from power irregularities that include voltages too high or too low. Spinning hard drives are especially susceptible to damage from voltage irregularities. This product protects the computer well against such momentary irregularities. This is not a battery backup, it regulates voltage as an Autmatic Voltage Regulator (AVR). I have purchased several and tend to give them as gifts.
This also works as a surge protector. There is no need to plug this unit into a separate surge protector. Merely plug it directly into the wall outlet. This unit breaks the circuit at 525 Joules. - Cons: This product is not certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). I would feel better about the product if it was but several of these have worked for several years now with no issue.
Underwriters Laboratories provides safety related testing and certification for accepted standards that include the amount of current and heat sustained before this unit would catch on fire. It would be reassuring to know a foreign made product meets domestic safety standards.
- Other Thoughts: The Opti-UPS S1200 model provides protection for a maximum capacity of (1000VA / 500 watts). The S2200 model provides (2000VA / 1000 watts). Compare this wattage with the size of the Power Supply Unit (PSU) in the computer you attach to this.
Here is the manufacturer product specification sheet.
www.opti-ups.com.tw:8080/Catalogue/20-SS.pdf
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Reviewed By:chusteczka,3/12/2013 10:40:01 AM
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APC RBC33 Replacement Battery Cartridge #33
APC RBC33
- Pros: Original APC equipment at a reasonable price. My XS1500 is backup and working.
- Cons: The original battery didn't last forever.
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Reviewed By:N/A,3/12/2013 8:30:42 AM
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APC RBC35 Replacement Battery Cartridge #35
Better than given credit
- Pros: Fits perfectly and allows for recycle return shipment to their recycle facility with paid shipping.
- Cons: Life varies with duty cycle. Constant discharges wear these out quickly just like a car battery.
- Other Thoughts: I've had a few APC UPS units over the years. This battery is for a UPS 350 ES that is about 8 years old. Good for about 4 years but it depends on the amount of use the PC gets. This one is still in service used for my Mom's internet PC running openSuse 12.2 and works great with apcupsd. This is the second replacement battery I've needed for this UPS unit.
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Reviewed By:EWTech,3/8/2013 6:47:46 PM
This reviewer reports that his/her technical understanding of this type of product is High and has owned this product less than 1 day.
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ABC Replacement Battery Cartridge
Incompatible
- Pros: none
- Cons: even though it says they are compatible with APC model SU2200RMXL3U - these batteries are not compatible. Do not purchase - they will not fit.
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Reviewed By:dp,2/23/2013 1:13:03 PM
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