Re: APC UPS?
Michael G.M. wrote: Jack Countryman wrote: I've got a Tripp-Lite model that I've replaced the battery in twice now. I didn't really keep records, though I suppose I might be able to find when I paid for the batteries, but think they have lasted 2 to 3 years each. Of course, both times, I didn't know the battery had failed till we had a power outage and the UPS didn't work. Each time, I found a battery on eBay, replaced the battery (one screw to open the case, slide battery out disconnect two color coded leads, then reverse to install) and was back in use. The APC models I've had didn't seem as easy to get into, so I've never replaced a battery in one of those. Thank you both for your time and contribution, Jack and Anne. Now that's not bad budgeting. I admire you, Jack. I wasn't interested enough to get a replacement battery for the APC - The cost is too close to a new w/ free shipping (Which I got). Plus, I have no idea how long the replacement will last and if it doesn't have the reports that it would last as long as the manufacturer's new one I figure: Why not buy a new one anyway? The APC was showing odd signs I didn't consider until now, like it was beeping sometimes and of course, the power has been going out a couple times every couple weeks. Anyway, thank you! Lots more gardening ahead in my yard! -Mike If the APC is A Back-ups e s 550 I would be interested in the switch or case less battery. On mine the switch won't move and likes to cut off on it's own. Most of the time dropping, walking heavy or stomping floor causes status change. Today if shut off 5 times in 4 hours, needless to say it's out of service. If It compatible post off line. Charles -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
I've had good luck with APC units, both at work and at home. just need to replace the battery every 3 years or so.The three I have at home are older units 8-10 years old or so and I've been using el cheepo batteries I find on the internet.I have found regardless of brand of UPS Battery, when you get a string of power outages and/or you run it until it dies just replace the battery.happened to one at work, randomly shut off when there was even a little dip in power, eventually it would not turn on at all. new battery and it was all better. -sam -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 11:49 PM, Michael G.M. michaelgm717...@gmail.comwrote: Jack Countryman wrote: I've got a Tripp-Lite model that I've replaced the battery in twice now. I didn't really keep records, though I suppose I might be able to find when I paid for the batteries, but think they have lasted 2 to 3 years each. Of course, both times, I didn't know the battery had failed till we had a power outage and the UPS didn't work. Each time, I found a battery on eBay, replaced the battery (one screw to open the case, slide battery out disconnect two color coded leads, then reverse to install) and was back in use. The APC models I've had didn't seem as easy to get into, so I've never replaced a battery in one of those. Thank you both for your time and contribution, Jack and Anne. Now that's not bad budgeting. I admire you, Jack. I wasn't interested enough to get a replacement battery for the APC - The cost is too close to a new w/ free shipping (Which I got). Plus, I have no idea how long the replacement will last and if it doesn't have the reports that it would last as long as the manufacturer's new one I figure: Why not buy a new one anyway? The APC was showing odd signs I didn't consider until now, like it was beeping sometimes and of course, the power has been going out a couple times every couple weeks. Anyway, thank you! Lots more gardening ahead in my yard! I have 2 UPS units I need to get batteries for. 1) APC Office 280 2) APC Back-UPS I also have 4 APC Power Managers, but they are more like surge protectors I think -- Steve Conrad Henrietta, MO 64036 The time has come for mankind to grow up and leave its cradle behind; to go forth and claim our place in outer space. - Capt. Henry Gloval (\__/) (='.'=) ()_() Help Bunny Take Over The World! -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
APC UPS?
Recently the power to my wife's Mac has been simply going out at random odd times. When I check the APC UPS it's OFF(?) -It's not using the APC software or attached via USB for it to be software related. I got this UPS around 5 years ago, and the replace battery light isn't 'Red' indicating the battery needs replacement. However, I wonder if the old UPS is finally nearing retirement and needs a new battery anyway or simply a new replacement UPS altogether. I've read online you can get suitable replacement batteries for UPS' @ BatteriesPlus... Anyone have any experience with these things and suggestions and buying tips? TIA!!! :-) Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
Well, after some froogling and some thought I went ahead and ordered a new Opti-UPS from newegg's. All the best, -Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
Michael, They say UPS's are good for about 3 years max. I've often used them for longer though. When I checked getting a new battery it seemed the battery cost as much (with shipping) as just buying a new APC. You can try a new battery, I'd be interested in your experience. Could the replace battery light be burned out? Just a wild guess. I may have had a flaky one, I don't quite remember. One that seemed to come and go. It was ancient, I replaced it altogether. Good luck! On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: Recently the power to my wife's Mac has been simply going out at random odd times. When I check the APC UPS it's OFF(?) -It's not using the APC software or attached via USB for it to be software related. Anne Keller Smith Down to Earth Web Design Intel iMac 2.4gHz Core 2 Duo 1GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.5 Intel iMac 2.66gHz Core 2 Duo 2GB RAM, 264GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.6 G4 Quicksilver 733mHz Tower 896 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive, OS 10.4.11 mailto:earth...@ptd.net http://www.downtoearthweb.com -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
I've got a Tripp-Lite model that I've replaced the battery in twice now. I didn't really keep records, though I suppose I might be able to find when I paid for the batteries, but think they have lasted 2 to 3 years each. Of course, both times, I didn't know the battery had failed till we had a power outage and the UPS didn't work. Each time, I found a battery on eBay, replaced the battery (one screw to open the case, slide battery out disconnect two color coded leads, then reverse to install) and was back in use. The APC models I've had didn't seem as easy to get into, so I've never replaced a battery in one of those. On 4/30/10 11:53 PM, Anne Keller-Smith earth...@ptd.net wrote: Michael, They say UPS's are good for about 3 years max. I've often used them for longer though. When I checked getting a new battery it seemed the battery cost as much (with shipping) as just buying a new APC. You can try a new battery, I'd be interested in your experience. Could the replace battery light be burned out? Just a wild guess. I may have had a flaky one, I don't quite remember. One that seemed to come and go. It was ancient, I replaced it altogether. Good luck! On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Michael G.M. wrote: Recently the power to my wife's Mac has been simply going out at random odd times. When I check the APC UPS it's OFF(?) -It's not using the APC software or attached via USB for it to be software related. Anne Keller Smith Down to Earth Web Design Intel iMac 2.4gHz Core 2 Duo 1GB RAM, 250GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.5 Intel iMac 2.66gHz Core 2 Duo 2GB RAM, 264GB Hard Drive, OS 10.5.6 G4 Quicksilver 733mHz Tower 896 MB RAM, 40 GB hard drive, OS 10.4.11 mailto:earth...@ptd.net http://www.downtoearthweb.com -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
On Apr 30, 2010, at 8:53 PM, Anne Keller-Smith wrote: Michael, They say UPS's are good for about 3 years max. I've often used them for longer though. When I checked getting a new battery it seemed the battery cost as much (with shipping) as just buying a new APC. They're expensive that way, but as Michael said, you can get 'em at Batteries Plus if there's one nearby I may have had a flaky one, I don't quite remember. One that seemed to come and go. It was ancient, I replaced it altogether. We've found, in general APC UPS'es will last through two , sometimes three battery packs before something else dies and they need replacing; this is based on a bunch of 'em sitting in phone closets, which are not the best places. These are their better grade SmartUPS and such, not the consumer Back-UPS units. -- Bruce Johnson Wherever you go, there you are B. Banzai, PhD -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
Re: APC UPS?
Jack Countryman wrote: I've got a Tripp-Lite model that I've replaced the battery in twice now. I didn't really keep records, though I suppose I might be able to find when I paid for the batteries, but think they have lasted 2 to 3 years each. Of course, both times, I didn't know the battery had failed till we had a power outage and the UPS didn't work. Each time, I found a battery on eBay, replaced the battery (one screw to open the case, slide battery out disconnect two color coded leads, then reverse to install) and was back in use. The APC models I've had didn't seem as easy to get into, so I've never replaced a battery in one of those. Thank you both for your time and contribution, Jack and Anne. Now that's not bad budgeting. I admire you, Jack. I wasn't interested enough to get a replacement battery for the APC - The cost is too close to a new w/ free shipping (Which I got). Plus, I have no idea how long the replacement will last and if it doesn't have the reports that it would last as long as the manufacturer's new one I figure: Why not buy a new one anyway? The APC was showing odd signs I didn't consider until now, like it was beeping sometimes and of course, the power has been going out a couple times every couple weeks. Anyway, thank you! Lots more gardening ahead in my yard! -Mike -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
