Re: APC UPS?

2010-05-06 Thread Charles Lenington
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

Re: APC UPS?

2010-05-02 Thread InSaNeBoY
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,

Re: APC UPS?

2010-05-01 Thread Stephen Conrad
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

APC UPS?

2010-04-30 Thread Michael G.M.
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

Re: APC UPS?

2010-04-30 Thread Michael G.M.
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

Re: APC UPS?

2010-04-30 Thread Anne Keller-Smith
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

Re: APC UPS?

2010-04-30 Thread Jack Countryman
! 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

Re: APC UPS?

2010-04-30 Thread Bruce Johnson
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

Re: APC UPS?

2010-04-30 Thread Michael G.M.
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