Another brief power outage today (about 5min or so) and the APC didn't miss a beat. So far an excellent investment for me, but it's still early to tell how long this will last
Have the same model without the red letters. Bought it three years ago and this thing has gone to war literally. I live in Puerto Rico, had power outages, power fluctuations, hurricanes, tropical storms etc. This thing has saved my computer and has worked like a champ. The only problem is battery replacement and this has to do with federal regulations and the shipping for these batteries. The battery died yesterday and they don't sell it in regular stores around here. Government needs to understand, that American citizens live in exotic places, they should ease restrictions in shipping batteries. This is as important as medical supplies, food, water etc. Anyway those are my two cents on this review and finally was able to find a replacement at wall-mart. Which I tend to criticize for their trans-nationalist made in china practices, but they are the only ones shipping here.
@@EmptyNestersReviews Drop the battery in the bin and run it on 2 external 12v 110ah batts your get hours n hours of run time i been doing it for a few years on the same model and all is good.
***UPDATE FOR 4/29/20*** Well it is now 4/29 a little over a month since I posted this video and it happened!! I got an alarm on the UPS stating that I need to replace the battery. Really? It's barely a month old. Very disappointed and this without a doubt lowers the rating to 3 stars out of 5 for quality. Amazon is sending me a replacement which will be here on 5/2 with no charge. Will keep you updated on how long the replacement lasts, but my confidence is not very high. :-(
Thx for the video you convinced me to buy one since the power here in Louisville likes to go out at random times during mid spring or early summer and im tired of my pc going out then back on unexpected.
**Update for 8/2/20** It has been 4 months and the replacement I have received is working great. Had a few power spikes and the UPS has worked flawlessly so far.
I have been using this device now for about five years. I just replaced the battery for the second time, which is about what they said is normal. I have never had any problems with the unit.
Thank you! I needed a review of this APC, I need to buy it as an emergency, I think that the batteries are like printer cartridges, they are only for sample :( but it is the only "good" APC that sell in my country. Thanks!
@@EmptyNestersReviewswaiting on that update! Just bought this UPS yesterday and it is working just fine so far! Thanks for this video man really helpful stuff
@@derrickhuynh1854 its been working pretty good for me! I use it for my pc which has an rtx 4070 with a 5800x3d, it can keep it on during an outage (whilst in game) for about 15min, it always allows me to turn the pc off with zero issues, love this thing
@@EmptyNestersReviews Um, question can i plug my ups to extention cord instead? Ik they say u have to plug it to AC outlet, but i can't do that rn, so if i used a cord instead, will it effect my ups or my equipment??
4 YEAR UPDATE - link in the description
I used your review. I was having a issue opening battery. Door but your video helped. Thanks 5 stars!
Glad I could help
Another brief power outage today (about 5min or so) and the APC didn't miss a beat. So far an excellent investment for me, but it's still early to tell how long this will last
Have the same model without the red letters. Bought it three years ago and this thing has gone to war literally. I live in Puerto Rico, had power outages, power fluctuations, hurricanes, tropical storms etc. This thing has saved my computer and has worked like a champ. The only problem is battery replacement and this has to do with federal regulations and the shipping for these batteries. The battery died yesterday and they don't sell it in regular stores around here. Government needs to understand, that American citizens live in exotic places, they should ease restrictions in shipping batteries. This is as important as medical supplies, food, water etc. Anyway those are my two cents on this review and finally was able to find a replacement at wall-mart. Which I tend to criticize for their trans-nationalist made in china practices, but they are the only ones shipping here.
Thank you Alejandro, Great points you made :-)
@@EmptyNestersReviews Drop the battery in the bin and run it on 2 external 12v 110ah batts your get hours n hours of run time i been doing it for a few years on the same model and all is good.
***UPDATE FOR 4/29/20***
Well it is now 4/29 a little over a month since I posted this video and it happened!! I got an alarm on the UPS stating that I need to replace the battery. Really? It's barely a month old. Very disappointed and this without a doubt lowers the rating to 3 stars out of 5 for quality. Amazon is sending me a replacement which will be here on 5/2 with no charge. Will keep you updated on how long the replacement lasts, but my confidence is not very high. :-(
was that from the f07 over heat problem?
no, it was a battery issue. for some reason is just failed
@@EmptyNestersReviews How is the unit after the new battery?
@@rock-steady-yeti working really well. No issues at all with the replacement
@@EmptyNestersReviews I ended up getting one, and it has bee spot on already had a few power outages and I worked right through them.
Thx for the video you convinced me to buy one since the power here in Louisville likes to go out at random times during mid spring or early summer and im tired of my pc going out then back on unexpected.
I agree, the replacement I got has been working really well. I should of gotten one long ago :-)
**Update for 8/2/20**
It has been 4 months and the replacement I have received is working great. Had a few power spikes and the UPS has worked flawlessly so far.
How is this product doing now? Is it still running strong after replacement?
@@Bamlydean it is indeed. No issues with the replacement at all so far
Just curious as to what the cause of needing a replacement was?
I have been using this device now for about five years. I just replaced the battery for the second time, which is about what they said is normal. I have never had any problems with the unit.
Hey.. Great review! .. I wanted to ask, is that unit quiet? .. and how hot does it get in the summer?
very quite, My room gets pretty hot and this seems to operate pretty well
@@EmptyNestersReviews tnx for the info :)
Does it not produce any smoke or battery smell, after all this time?
none at all, still working very well. Granted i have this sitting behind the computer desk, but I have noticed no smells or smoke at all.
Thank you! I needed a review of this APC, I need to buy it as an emergency, I think that the batteries are like printer cartridges, they are only for sample :( but it is the only "good" APC that sell in my country. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Does this thing have a bad ordor like cyperpower and can I use it in my room
I have not noticed any odor at all and I am in the room with it quite a bit
4yr update?
I love this comment!!!! Yes!! I still have this and its working great. I will make a short update video but its still going well!
@@EmptyNestersReviewswaiting on that update! Just bought this UPS yesterday and it is working just fine so far! Thanks for this video man really helpful stuff
Bought it a few weeks ago, just watch the video to see if I made a good choice
@@derrickhuynh1854 its been working pretty good for me! I use it for my pc which has an rtx 4070 with a 5800x3d, it can keep it on during an outage (whilst in game) for about 15min, it always allows me to turn the pc off with zero issues, love this thing
sorry its so dark here at 7:13, it wasn't that dark in editing
I have a question, when yours arrived the UPS smelled like glue or something like that
Nope, mine had no odd smells
Inserted battery as directed.
Green side up.
Closed the door.
Battery flashing.
Not charging.
Did I get a dud?
if you are positive that you installed the battery correctly and it sounds like you did, then you could indeed have a bad a battery I'm afraid
Can i use this for my ps5 and 130w tv? Please answer 🙏
you sure can and it works pretty well :-)
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Thanks ((:
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Um, question can i plug my ups to extention cord instead? Ik they say u have to plug it to AC outlet, but i can't do that rn, so if i used a cord instead, will it effect my ups or my equipment??
powerchute for this model is not compatible with windows server 2016
thank you, that's good to know
Windows has an inbuilt UPS config. That might be helpful?
That's a very old model.
indeed but it still works really well, at least for me