What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
Bought a bx950mi unit for my pc workstation and monitor. Comes with a iec c13 to c14 cable (kettle type plug, male to female) and usb cable. Apc tech support are brilliant. The power connector output from the ups is a c14 connector.
It works very well when mains power drops. Just beware not to overload as there is no circuit breaker.
Cons
The package did not include a power connection cable. A kettle lead literally would cost this company a few pence - it's just bizarre to sell a product you can not power straight from the box. Once powered on the device gives off a horrible hot/burnin... Read More
Others report similar problems with this unit in fora. Had to return for a full refund. Apc insist on users using only genuine (and expensive) battery replacements.
Highlights
Quality
Impressed with the build quality and the replacement product
Easy to setup, does exactly what it says on the tin and does it well.
(charge it to 100%, disconnect it from mains and drain it to 0 then repeat 2 or 3 times).
Used to mitigate poor power conditions in my area, does it's job well and provides added protection to my sensitive devices
Price
Good budget ups for my home network rack.
Shipping
- initially, the ups only lasted a 10 minutes or so.
The ups will ensure my server data doesn't become corrupted if this happens.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 566 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 30 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I bought the cheaper smaller one which was dumb
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The electrician switched off mains power last week for30 mins and all worked fine didn’t have to reset the cat flap
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Needless to say if the power goes out
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My rack currently pulls less than 50 watts and since i went for the 950va one it estimates about 50 minutes of backup
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Where i live we do not get powercuts often
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However being an old home the fuse panel trips every few months
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The ups will ensure my server data doesnt become corrupted if this happens
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