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Very Reliable... and an interesting note.

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024

I have four of these units backing up a wifi network, among other things. They've worked very well through numerous power outages and life wouldn't be nearly as pleasant without them keeping things up and running. One thing I discovered: the instructions say that the battery is not serviceable. I would certainly agree that during the lifetime of the unit, you should use it precisely as the instruction say. After about 5 years, the battery in my first one finally failed and the unit let me know in no uncertain terms - squealing loudly and blinking at me, as was correct. Rather than recycling the UPS or paying to ship it somewhere for service, I unscrewed the base (4 screws) and pulled it apart. Lo and behold, a standard sealed lead-acid battery available anywhere online for less than $20, and it will plug right in. The UPS does work very, very well and all for a reasonable cost. I recommend it with no reservations.

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J.Beek

There are much better options

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2024

I do not recommend this model.
I had this model in service for 3 yrs, 1 month before it failed. I did seem to give protection to the connected equipment which is job one for a UPS along with keeping small electronics working during brief outages.
There are two issues that prevent me from buying this model again.
First, the battery replacement is difficult and there is no reference to replacing the battery in the user manual.
Second, when it fails the alarm sound is the worst and is difficult to stop without unplugging the unit.
I have an additional APC unit which has worked well for years. I have replaced the battery in that unit twice, easily and with no issues.

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Roger

Very Reliable... and an interesting note.

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024

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H. Knapp

Fits smaller spaces

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024

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Fits into tight places with limited air movements and lasts more than three years. Easier than managing various battery sizes and costs less than a battery when shipping is included. Works well in my most cramped office. I plan to convert all UPS to this style.

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Dave Stevens

Reliable Power Protection!

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024

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I currently have three APC UPS Battery Backup Surge Protectors (425VA), and I couldn't be happier with their performance! These units provide peace of mind by ensuring that my devices remain protected from power surges and outages.

The setup was quick and easy, and I appreciate the compact design that fits seamlessly into my workspace without taking up too much room. Each UPS unit has enough power to keep my essential devices running during outages, giving me enough time to save my work and shut down properly.

One of the standout features is the surge protection, which has been invaluable during storms or when the power grid fluctuates. I feel confident that my electronics are safe from damage, which is crucial for both my home and business.

Overall, if you're looking for a reliable battery backup and surge protector, I highly recommend the APC UPS Battery Backup Surge Protector. It’s a smart investment for anyone wanting to safeguard their devices from unexpected power issues!

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J. Tebary

Beware what you're using this for

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020

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I got this backup to replace an ancient APC battery backup I bought at Sams Club sometime around 2006 which I really love, but in the meantime both battery technology and the power consumed by modern computers has changed significantly. Simply put, you need to know exactly the wattage your PC actually pulls when under heavy use or this UPS will cause you a lot of headache. I got two of these, a larger one and a smaller one, neither of which were enough to handle the power draw of my PC setup. I have a 750W PSU for a GTX 1080/Ryzen 5 gaming PC, and under load in games it would fail--that is you'll quickly hit the maximum power output of the UPS and your PC will not like that, causing crashes and instability, plus it beeps like crazy when it can't provide enough power which my dogs are terrified of I've now learned.

The UPS I mentioned earlier apparently doesn't have this "feature" as I've been using it with every gaming computer I've owned since 2006 and I never had a power delivery problem. My feeling is this one is a lot more technologically advanced/cheaply built (who knows?) so beware folks.

On the positive side, it's nice looking, it is narrow which is great if you need to have this on the desktop or even if the space under your desk isn't prime for a 30# box the size of a small fish tank. If you value your home electronics like I do, having one of these is crucial to not losing them to power spikes, lightning, under voltage, etc. Get one, but you'll need a much more expensive unit if you're using it for a modern gaming PC.

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Tristan A. Jayol

Keeps the computer on during rain storms.

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024

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Keeps the computer running during brief power outages so my computer hard drive is not damaged. My computer runs better now. I worry less.

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kimmy

Battery surge

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024

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I was recommended this product by a company. Bought it, plugged in, followed the easy to set up instructions, and my electronics are back up and running!

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VULCAN

RECLINER power backup done RIGHT ... and much better than the stuff made for that ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2023

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Older with a power recliner, you MUST own something like this !! I did a LOT of homework before I bought this and will share some electrical test results with actual testing devices to help your buying decisions.

Above ground wiring in an old heavily treed neighborhood. Pulled down wires aren't uncommon, out of nowhere and with little urging.

I'm in an old TWO WIRE home with no third ground. This unit's tiny red led came on to let me know it didn't find a ground, as it should. You can tape over it or just ignore it if you are in an older 2 wire home. But it works. IF you have a fully grounded home, ask questions.

If one is older especially if ortho problems are present, this is a problem getting OUT of your chair when it's reclined. Even if young and strong, you must exert great force on the arms of the expensive recliner that don't want to be pushed that way, and you damage something. Done it.

I am using a new Flex - Steel "Marley" 3 way power recliner MADE FOR us big guys, former linemen types, for this example. This chair is designed to be fully functional with a 300 pound person, and their info says so. Flex - Steel is known for steel framing and not wood. Little heavier build if one needs it. Most don't.

This would also suggest the motors may be slightly oversized or enhanced a bit to accommodate extra loads on the electric 12V motors, to lift and move that 300 capable advertised pounds.

With no one in the chair, using meters - the largest wattage draw to this chair in recline mode was 67 watts. The largest amperage drawn was .97 amp. That's not a lot of power used up with a 4.3 second ON time to recline, and similar to return to default.

One would expect a slightly heavier draw on both above figures with a heavy humanoid in the recliner. Maybe a 15% increase, though depends on weight. These motors are geared very low with excellent torque.

Plus, I also have a brass stand light behind my TV chair, for reading and that's plugged in too, hooked to an rf on/off selector.

The recliner power backups made JUST FOR RECLINERS can ONLY be used hooked into your................... recliner. That's it. No added value. Ponder that. You get a lot more mileage out of this that you can plug 4 things into for power backup, and two plugs NOT part of the power backup, but are surge protected - which APC does very well.

I'd guess this would run a small, 27 inch led tv for a good 3 -4 hours on and off, if a big storm rolled in. * You do NOT want to drain a lead-acid battery down to dead !!!! Do yourself a FAVOR and search that. Warranty or not, try to avoid this as it is super hard on the battery itself ! This would run a LED bright single bulb for a couple days. I have other power backup and can do some comparisons.

In my big man Marley power recliner, I unplugged it and did a seated, full weight of 296# IN THE RECLINER , UP/DOWN cycle 4 times over 10 minutes to not heat up the motors, and I'd guess it could do another few sets with no problem. Again, never run these kinds of batteries down to near dead !

You can get the small, special hookup "recliner only backups" for much less and from my measurements, I'd guess they would be IDEAL to get you OUT of your chair after power goes out. If this is ALL you want from this kind of device for RECLINER use, or maybe one more U/D cycle, buy the chair specific one and save $25 but CHECK the warranties.

You want one that doesn't ONLY do recliners when the electrons stop moving into your breaker box, get this. THREE YEAR warranty!! Yes.

I found an oblong plastic tray I can turn over to cover it all, easily sanded it smooth. I spray painted to match the carpet, and it covers all the wires, power box, mess. Can put velcro tabs on the tray side so it stays put on the carpet.

"Under actual use", I'd REMOVE any cover over the backup as it would be expected to need more air as it warms up moving power. That creates heat. "Uncover during any use for backup purposes" when the power is out. Could always put some vent holes in any cover, and couldn't hurt for daily normal running, but needs full air in an actual power outage.

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D Smith

Perfect for Starlink

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024

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Note- you have to push the battery connector in FIRMLY or it will stick out the bottom. Push it in like a man so it seats flush! It will go past the plastic shell. See pic.
We lose power often enough that I installed a generator. The only issue is that the power goes out for 5- 10 seconds while the generator starts. That kills Starlink which takes up to 10 minutes to come back on line. This little UPS bridges the gap perfectly! When the power goes out, I can keep on working! No more dropped conference calls or video meetings. No interrupted movies, since the TV is plugged in too!

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BenMVP

Keeping my Wifi up!

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2024

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I bought this solely to plug my router into it. We sometimes have power "blips" which cause the router to reset. A 1-second blip can ultimately cause a 1-minute Wifi outage.

Similarly, AT&T Internet still works when the power fully goes out, but because my router doesn't have power, there's no Wifi in the house. But now with the router plugged into this UPS running on battery backup (plus surge protection), the Wifi stays constant. I can still have a happy household of kids. :)

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Alex

Has saved me many times

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024

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I live currently in a latin american country where the electricity spikes and goes out and it kills machines but this has saved me when I'll be working and not notice that everything else is off and I'm still going. It's a no brainer if you use your cpu to do most of your business

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