I gave up on APC a long time ago. Mostly due to reliability problems. My last purchase was a CyberPower OR1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS. So far I've been very impressed with it.
Cyberpower makes. good product. I have many of them. Not putting them down just noted that APC has stepped up their game a bit to compete. Thanks for the feedback.
@@MikeFaucher - Thanks for the APC update Mike. I walked away from them several years ago so I haven't really seen any of their newer stuff but so far I'm happy with Cyberpower. If that changes I might take another look at APC.
@@rpsmith Looking at the reviews of this APC UPS on Amazon it seems like many people are getting an "F02" issue which apparently causes smoke and an electrical burning smell shortly after receiving the unit.
The customer support reviews on Cyberpower are scary. I was gonna get it but APC seems to be around longer and I like what your saying here. Thank you. Help me make my mind up
Glad to hear that. This is a great unit and a now have 2 of them and roughly 6 Cyberpower units. Overall I like this one better and seems to be a good value. As my Cyberpower units die out I will be replacing them as well. Thanks for the feedback and good luck.
The third-party software will also allow you to adjust whether the alarm is muted, and you can reset the battery replacement date. I have mine set to not alarm between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Great vid and info! I've had a couple UPS for years now, just to keep the router/internet up and for the cell phones and low power smart lights. The software just offers informational and load testing options, gives you a little more insight as to whats going on and what it can do. If anything you just use it once every 6 or 9 months to check out the system and then uninstall the freeware right after. I had one small unit I brought with me to Iraq, came in real handy when the generators shut down for maintenance or if we went on tactical black out operations. Thanks for upload and info!
@@MikeFaucher I'm looking for something that I will actually be able to run my monitor, PC, and modem off of for a few hours during extended outages. By the sounds of it, it seems like the UPS units are just designed to give you enough time to shut down safely or to avoid blips. What sort of a product would give me what I'm looking for, a generator of some sort?
@@richmahogany1 with this APC plus the optional second battery it would work depending on what type of hardware you have. A generator would be awesome but you still need a UPS to filter the power coming from your generator. I power a bunch of devices for several hours which collectively use the same power as an average PC.
I realize this is 2 years old but found it searching for an answer to a problem I was having with one of my APC BX1500Ms. I've had 2 CyberPower units that failed. One showing error codes before dying completely and the other would intermittently power off which rather defeats the purpose of having a UPS! I have two APC BX1500M units along with 2 APSMT1500C , & 1 APSMC1500C. The only problem I've had with APC is on one of the BX1500M units, the battery bar started blinking and chirping. It turned out the spade connectors on the battery had been pushed down and were no longer making contact. I removed the battery and cut one of the labels so I could get to the plugs to reposition them. The battery made contact after doing so and there have been no additional problems.
Thank you, seems im smart enough smart enough to build a high end gaming rig, but not smart enough to install a battery properly into a backup PSU, I'm such a brainlet. Regardless, thank you for the assistance, it helped a lot, now my PC will be safe from power outages during the summer black outs.
Worth it for the power conditioning alone -- if you're spending thousands on a high-end gaming rig, you want to ensure the power that system draws is clean. Any power fluctuations like surges or brownouts -- resolved before that power hits your PSU. Even if this keeps my system up just for 5 minutes, I'm fine with it. More than enough time to stop what I'm doing, save my work, and shutdown gracefully. I simply want something that supplies my rig with consistently clean power.
The battery on my unit won't go in all the way with the green label up. I am not able to replace the plastic cover because it won't seat all the way in. It sits fine with the red label up, but then of course it isn't connected. How disappointing
This video was very informative. With the windows only solution, is there a way to keep track of power outages and how long it happens? Or would I need the 3rd party software for that?
Hello Mike, I want to ask you a question, if you plug in a pc in the battery backup area, does it always run on battery or it only runs on battery when the power supply is off ?
Just bought the same model, so far so good, but I have a question. I am planning to keep running a switch, AP and a NVR (don’t own it yet, but it pretty sure I get a 4ch-Hikvision). The USB serial helps monitoring the UPS and sent shutdown instructions, with a PC connected. So… can I connect the usb serial directly to the NVR to safely shutdown and prevent some HDD damage, or how can I configure that? I had the idea that this UPS could connect via Ethernet cable to the network.
No, unfortunately, the device has to support the safe shutdown. Many NAS units do but not switches and mostly not NVRs. With a unit this size though if you set the PC that it is attached to shut down after 5-10 minutes, the UPS should power the switch and NVR for quite a while before losing power. I am powering multiple switches, cable modem, and my router (which is a PC) for more than 40 minutes.
Hello, Mike... I have a question and seems you are kind enough to answer them, so here goes :) I have done a LOT of diagnosing and found that when I play higher-graphically demanding PC games, my UPS "green" light turns "yellow" and the high pitched low-volume "beeeeeeeeep" sounds. I have tested and this is 100% conclusive of excessive wattage demand by my PC and considering purchase of the one you have here. My current is American Power Conversion and rated at 330 watts, while my PC power supply is rated at 600 watts. My question is this... UPS always seem to advertise how LONG your equip will run on battery, to allow saving of files and such. I can literally have 1 min and is plenty to end whatever I am doing, so duration is not a consideration. My concern is the ability to constantly sustain 600+ watts during every day, normal use while power supply to my building is fine, so that this issue never happens again. Am I to understand that the 900 watt ratting is specifically for wattage DEMAND, as I am thinking? . Thanks, in advance... The Lil' Ninja :)
@@MikeFaucher .. Thanks, Mikee :) Yes... after continuing my research on this subject, I began to see the ads for pretty much all UPS devices DID indeed display the supply available, but until I had this knowledge, I was unequipped to decipher it correctly. I read the wattage output, as it relates to sustained life or how long PC will run on battery back up. I simply had not considered demand as part of the equation. Kinda sad on my part, really, as I never failed to consider such things when looking at performance of cars I purchased or dimensions of a TV screen... lol. I ended up purchasing this very model and your information was very useful in getting me to that end. . Thanks, Mikee :)
Two things here, #1 you can't rate how LONG it will run without speaking how LOADED the UPS is... because how long it will stay on battery power is directly related to how much a load you have on it. 330watt UPS with a 300watt load might last 10 minutes, but you put 600 watts on a 330watt UPS, it wont last long at all (you've overloaded the UPS). #2, yes, you want a UPS rated for the wattage you hook up... I had a 850VA (425 watts) UPS which ran my gaming computer just fine.. as long as I didn't really push my system... I have a 750w PSU in my computer, and it rarely will ever push 750watts... butt if you DO push it, it overloads my 850VA... so yes, you'll want a higher rated VA UPS for a good gaming PC. The unit in this video is 1500VA which is 900watts (150watts more than my gaming computer's PSU can pull at max draw)... I upgraded from an 850VA to a 1500VA and using the same computer and running the same game that would trigger my 850VA to beep "overloaded", my 1500VA could care less.
@@wolfshanze5980 ... Agreed. As I explained in my follow up reply to Mike, it was inexplicable that I did not consider these things when I started having this "overload beep" on my new PC. I never fail to consider horse power / torque when I buy a new car, but that math just never dawned on me to consider, when I upgraded the power demands on my new machine. The new UPS I have is rated at nearly twice the potential highest power draw, so it will last like 20 min, if I were to continue playing the most demanding games I have. It is actually a double bonus, because I shut the PC down within 1 min of power failure anyway, so I can plug in my power cord to iPad. Since the router and internet connections remain on battery and have very minimal power consumption, I have like 45 min plus to tinker around on the interwebz 🐱 . PS> I have a PC game titled "Wolfshanze". Seems this was a spy who did some good work for the Allies during WWII. Fun game, but too short.
Bought this yesterday. Flipped the battery, reinserted it, plugged it and left it overnight charging and when I woke up the battery was empty. Is not charging. Any help?
Hi Mike! For some reason, my battery is not passing power to the rear “Battery Backup” ports, even though the battery is installed properly and is reading out normally on the front LCD screen. Even when the unit is plugged it, those ports get no power. The unit was brand new out of the box of Amazon. Is there anything the software that could cause this? I have the same unit as this video, except the 1000 version Thanks
@@MapleJokerRofl Your power supply being 1000W doesnt mean it actually draws 1000W. It only draws however much your components need. 1000W is its maximum it CAN draw full load, if your components actually need that much. At idle your PC should only be drawing around 100-200 watts. You'll have to find a calculator that adds the power draw of your specific components together to figure out its max draw (or measure) but I guarantee you its less than 1000W.
@@MikeFaucher Yeah, I was wrong actually. I have a floating desktop and my treadmill is directly below the APC. So, after unplugging the APC and powering it down, the voices/music were still going on. I unplugged the treadmill and it hasn't happened since. So, somehow, I guess the Bluetooth speaker in the treadmill is picking up someone else's media at random.. no clue.
No, but there is a model that has an expansion pack with it. It can be bought separately but it has to be this model as it uses a priority connector. The expansion pack also hold more than the UPS itself so you effectively get a 3x. amzn.to/3rAy5tb
This is not a "true" pure sinewave but is PFC compatible which makes it suitable for any of the applications you listed as well as PCs. Hope that helps. As for a recommendation, I really like this one but there are many others from Cyberpower and APC that will do the trick as long as they PFC or full sinewave, and depending on how much power you need. Without knowing the application it is tough to suggest.
@@MikeFaucher Thank you for your response. I am primarily looking to get a UPS for my gaming consoles (PS4 Pro and Xbox One X). Will also be connecting a 4K TV, and an 8TB external hard drive. I suppose this model is very good for the aforementioned devices? Or do you think there is a different model that works best for my needs?
@@itscheekuhere2009 It should be fine but based on the fact you are hooking up a TV, I would not get too much of a smaller unit. TV's can draw some power. If you just need it for brownouts then you can a 1000VA version which should be OK.
@@MikeFaucher Got it. I am actually eyeing this very unit you have reviewed: The APC BX1500M. I just wanted to make sure this UPS is recommended for gaming consoles, TVs, and external hard drives.
Hard to say. They do make noise when they are charging but normally it should be quiet. Suggest sending an email to their tech support if it continues.
Hey quick question even though this is old, I just recently got one but every few seconds theres a slight beep, its not loud but was wondering if that’s normal
No, this is not normal at all. This indicates either a overload, overheat, battery. or power issue. Time the beeps then google the what it means. Also, to verify, charge it with nothing plugged into it, then see if runs anything at all on battery. That will help you troubleshoot the issue.
@@MikeFaucher ya everything works fine, I have the powerchute app and ran a test too but it says its okay, weirdly its not an alarm or anything because I have it muted but it still a very quiet beeping, thank you though for your reply🙏🏼
@@ToastedGoblin I would still run a test on it to make sure it is able to power your units. Just unplug it from the wall and make sure it is running then plug it back in.
Dump question apart from the battery and simply replacing the battery, what makes a ups die and not work anymore? Especially after their typical 3 year warranty what happens that just kills the unit??
The battery is the main thing that wears however the charging circuits can degrade over time though they typically just go out completely. Electronics don't really wear out but things like capacitors that provide filters can degrade and affect charging performance.
@@MikeFaucher would you recommend the CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD which comes with a 1000 w output capability over the APC UPS Pro (BX1500M) which is at 900w. Im told APC is the better of the two companies what are your opinions on that?
@@blackstars3720 I have 3 of the Cyberpower units and 2 of the APC units and like them both. APC specs are more conservative so I would say power is probably about the same. I like the battery pack better on the APC so I would go that route though you won’t go wrong either way.
Have you tried to remove the battery and get the battery number off the battery. Often you can find a cross reference. I have a couple of Cyberpower UPS units that around that age and was abe to find batteries that way.
Contrary to what it says at the begging of the video, it does not protect your systems from a crash. A crash happens because of software issues; not electrical. A UPS protects against data loss and NAND flash corruption from a failed firmware flash because of a power outage.
Your statements are correct. This was meant to prevent a crash from incorrect power shutdown that can cause file corruption. It has happened to me several times before.
UPS 1500 does NOT work. When I received it. Battery load note is wrong compared to my amazon delivered item. It came with green label up. NO way to tell if battery connects. Bottom line not working
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I gave up on APC a long time ago. Mostly due to reliability problems. My last purchase was a CyberPower OR1500PFCLCD PFC Sinewave UPS. So far I've been very impressed with it.
Cyberpower makes. good product. I have many of them. Not putting them down just noted that APC has stepped up their game a bit to compete. Thanks for the feedback.
@@MikeFaucher - Thanks for the APC update Mike. I walked away from them several years ago so I haven't really seen any of their newer stuff but so far I'm happy with Cyberpower. If that changes I might take another look at APC.
@@rpsmith Looking at the reviews of this APC UPS on Amazon it seems like many people are getting an "F02" issue which apparently causes smoke and an electrical burning smell shortly after receiving the unit.
@@e2rqey that's because most of the stuff on that site is fake lol
I'm debating on getting the BR1500MS2 or BR1500G or GX1500U, which one would be better?
The customer support reviews on Cyberpower are scary. I was gonna get it but APC seems to be around longer and I like what your saying here. Thank you. Help me make my mind up
Glad to hear that. This is a great unit and a now have 2 of them and roughly 6 Cyberpower units. Overall I like this one better and seems to be a good value. As my Cyberpower units die out I will be replacing them as well. Thanks for the feedback and good luck.
if you had a synology nas you can plug it into the usb of it and you can set it to shutdown the nas and ups gracefully if there power outage
Thanks for the feedback.
The third-party software will also allow you to adjust whether the alarm is muted, and you can reset the battery replacement date. I have mine set to not alarm between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Thanks for the input.
Great vid and info! I've had a couple UPS for years now, just to keep the router/internet up and for the cell phones and low power smart lights. The software just offers informational and load testing options, gives you a little more insight as to whats going on and what it can do. If anything you just use it once every 6 or 9 months to check out the system and then uninstall the freeware right after. I had one small unit I brought with me to Iraq, came in real handy when the generators shut down for maintenance or if we went on tactical black out operations. Thanks for upload and info!
Good feedback and thanks for the input. I use it for the same reason but had not thought of load testing. Good point.
@@MikeFaucher I'm looking for something that I will actually be able to run my monitor, PC, and modem off of for a few hours during extended outages. By the sounds of it, it seems like the UPS units are just designed to give you enough time to shut down safely or to avoid blips. What sort of a product would give me what I'm looking for, a generator of some sort?
@@richmahogany1 with this APC plus the optional second battery it would work depending on what type of hardware you have. A generator would be awesome but you still need a UPS to filter the power coming from your generator. I power a bunch of devices for several hours which collectively use the same power as an average PC.
@@MikeFaucher Cool thanks.
I realize this is 2 years old but found it searching for an answer to a problem I was having with one of my APC BX1500Ms. I've had 2 CyberPower units that failed. One showing error codes before dying completely and the other would intermittently power off which rather defeats the purpose of having a UPS! I have two APC BX1500M units along with 2 APSMT1500C , & 1 APSMC1500C. The only problem I've had with APC is on one of the BX1500M units, the battery bar started blinking and chirping. It turned out the spade connectors on the battery had been pushed down and were no longer making contact. I removed the battery and cut one of the labels so I could get to the plugs to reposition them. The battery made contact after doing so and there have been no additional problems.
Interesting problem and solution. Thanks for the feedback!
I would show the actual battery flip that you must initiate on unboxing next time for those new to UPS.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thank you, seems im smart enough smart enough to build a high end gaming rig, but not smart enough to install a battery properly into a backup PSU, I'm such a brainlet. Regardless, thank you for the assistance, it helped a lot, now my PC will be safe from power outages during the summer black outs.
Awesome glad to hear. UPS are a great investment that are often overlooked. Thanks for the feedback.
Worth it for the power conditioning alone -- if you're spending thousands on a high-end gaming rig, you want to ensure the power that system draws is clean.
Any power fluctuations like surges or brownouts -- resolved before that power hits your PSU. Even if this keeps my system up just for 5 minutes, I'm fine with it. More than enough time to stop what I'm doing, save my work, and shutdown gracefully.
I simply want something that supplies my rig with consistently clean power.
Absolutely agree. Depending on where you live, it could be a must have. Thanks for the feedback!
The battery on my unit won't go in all the way with the green label up. I am not able to replace the plastic cover because it won't seat all the way in. It sits fine with the red label up, but then of course it isn't connected. How disappointing
Did you also flip front to back?
I had the same issue, I flipped it. Seems like a crappy product and they have 0 customer service tried for a week to get any kind of help from them.
same thing happening to me right now.
Considering how expensive gaming PCs are right now. This is a good investment to protect the other investment.
Could not agree more. I also have them on video and storage devices. Thanks for the feedback.
This video was very informative. With the windows only solution, is there a way to keep track of power outages and how long it happens? Or would I need the 3rd party software for that?
Have not tried it but most likely it will a third party tool for that.
Quick question….could I use this for my fish aquarium to keep it going on when I lose power to my house?? Also…does it constantly need to be on??
It stays on but it will not be active till you lose power.
Hello Mike, I want to ask you a question, if you plug in a pc in the battery backup area, does it always run on battery or it only runs on battery when the power supply is off ?
The battery stays charged but does not activate the battery backup unless you loose power or the power dips low usually around 85-90v,
Thank you 😊
Just bought the same model, so far so good, but I have a question.
I am planning to keep running a switch, AP and a NVR (don’t own it yet, but it pretty sure I get a 4ch-Hikvision).
The USB serial helps monitoring the UPS and sent shutdown instructions, with a PC connected.
So… can I connect the usb serial directly to the NVR to safely shutdown and prevent some HDD damage, or how can I configure that?
I had the idea that this UPS could connect via Ethernet cable to the network.
No, unfortunately, the device has to support the safe shutdown. Many NAS units do but not switches and mostly not NVRs. With a unit this size though if you set the PC that it is attached to shut down after 5-10 minutes, the UPS should power the switch and NVR for quite a while before losing power. I am powering multiple switches, cable modem, and my router (which is a PC) for more than 40 minutes.
does the battery backup outlets provide any surge protection?
Absolutely, both with non backup outlets and the backup outlets.
@@MikeFaucher thank you for the info!
Ty Mike and how to manage this UPS with a Macbook PRO instead PC?
The IS will support it directly in the system preferences. Hope that helps.
@@MikeFaucher what does IS mean?
@@yaaxarr8977 Sorry I meant OS as in the MAC OS.
Hello, Mike... I have a question and seems you are kind enough to answer them, so here goes :) I have done a LOT of diagnosing and found that when I play higher-graphically demanding PC games, my UPS "green" light turns "yellow" and the high pitched low-volume "beeeeeeeeep" sounds. I have tested and this is 100% conclusive of excessive wattage demand by my PC and considering purchase of the one you have here. My current is American Power Conversion and rated at 330 watts, while my PC power supply is rated at 600 watts. My question is this... UPS always seem to advertise how LONG your equip will run on battery, to allow saving of files and such. I can literally have 1 min and is plenty to end whatever I am doing, so duration is not a consideration. My concern is the ability to constantly sustain 600+ watts during every day, normal use while power supply to my building is fine, so that this issue never happens again. Am I to understand that the 900 watt ratting is specifically for wattage DEMAND, as I am thinking?
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Thanks, in advance... The Lil' Ninja :)
A 330 watt UPS is not enough for a gaming PC. If your UPS has any type of regulation on it your computer will max it out.
@@MikeFaucher .. Thanks, Mikee :) Yes... after continuing my research on this subject, I began to see the ads for pretty much all UPS devices DID indeed display the supply available, but until I had this knowledge, I was unequipped to decipher it correctly. I read the wattage output, as it relates to sustained life or how long PC will run on battery back up. I simply had not considered demand as part of the equation. Kinda sad on my part, really, as I never failed to consider such things when looking at performance of cars I purchased or dimensions of a TV screen... lol. I ended up purchasing this very model and your information was very useful in getting me to that end.
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Thanks, Mikee :)
@@NinjaKittyBonks Great, glad you got it sorted out. Good luck and thanks for the update.
Two things here, #1 you can't rate how LONG it will run without speaking how LOADED the UPS is... because how long it will stay on battery power is directly related to how much a load you have on it. 330watt UPS with a 300watt load might last 10 minutes, but you put 600 watts on a 330watt UPS, it wont last long at all (you've overloaded the UPS).
#2, yes, you want a UPS rated for the wattage you hook up... I had a 850VA (425 watts) UPS which ran my gaming computer just fine.. as long as I didn't really push my system... I have a 750w PSU in my computer, and it rarely will ever push 750watts... butt if you DO push it, it overloads my 850VA... so yes, you'll want a higher rated VA UPS for a good gaming PC. The unit in this video is 1500VA which is 900watts (150watts more than my gaming computer's PSU can pull at max draw)... I upgraded from an 850VA to a 1500VA and using the same computer and running the same game that would trigger my 850VA to beep "overloaded", my 1500VA could care less.
@@wolfshanze5980 ... Agreed. As I explained in my follow up reply to Mike, it was inexplicable that I did not consider these things when I started having this "overload beep" on my new PC. I never fail to consider horse power / torque when I buy a new car, but that math just never dawned on me to consider, when I upgraded the power demands on my new machine. The new UPS I have is rated at nearly twice the potential highest power draw, so it will last like 20 min, if I were to continue playing the most demanding games I have. It is actually a double bonus, because I shut the PC down within 1 min of power failure anyway, so I can plug in my power cord to iPad. Since the router and internet connections remain on battery and have very minimal power consumption, I have like 45 min plus to tinker around on the interwebz 🐱
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PS> I have a PC game titled "Wolfshanze". Seems this was a spy who did some good work for the Allies during WWII. Fun game, but too short.
Bought this yesterday. Flipped the battery, reinserted it, plugged it and left it overnight charging and when I woke up the battery was empty. Is not charging. Any help?
Assuming you inverted the battery per the instructions, you may have a defective unit.
Hi Mike!
For some reason, my battery is not passing power to the rear “Battery Backup” ports, even though the battery is installed properly and is reading out normally on the front LCD screen. Even when the unit is plugged it, those ports get no power.
The unit was brand new out of the box of Amazon. Is there anything the software that could cause this?
I have the same unit as this video, except the 1000 version
Thanks
No software is needed. Really sounds like you have a bad unit.
Can I plug in a pc power supply rating 850watts to this specific ups and give me time to turn off my gaming pc during a blackout?
Yes, you can but how long it keeps running is determined by the actual power draw from your computer. Good question.
@@MikeFaucher Will i be able to plug a gaming pc and 2 monitors in case my power goes out just for protection ??
Lets say 1000 watts or more?
@@MapleJokerRofl Your power supply being 1000W doesnt mean it actually draws 1000W. It only draws however much your components need. 1000W is its maximum it CAN draw full load, if your components actually need that much. At idle your PC should only be drawing around 100-200 watts. You'll have to find a calculator that adds the power draw of your specific components together to figure out its max draw (or measure) but I guarantee you its less than 1000W.
Can I have a security system on this model about 6 cameras also you mentioned about 25 minutes runtime.
You should be able to. It depends on what the power requirements are as you may get more than 25.
any update on this 1 year after? thinking about buying 3 for my house... thanks for any input
Still running good and I am very happy with it. Will be buying a second one soon.
I just purchased the BX1000M and there have been random music and voices coming through it? Any thoughts?
Not heard that before. Certainly a new one. Sorry I have no idea.
@@MikeFaucher Yeah, I was wrong actually. I have a floating desktop and my treadmill is directly below the APC. So, after unplugging the APC and powering it down, the voices/music were still going on. I unplugged the treadmill and it hasn't happened since. So, somehow, I guess the Bluetooth speaker in the treadmill is picking up someone else's media at random.. no clue.
@@lauraexploramc Well at least you found the issue. Sounded like a cool feature thought😀
Can I plug one of these into another to double the capacity?
No, but there is a model that has an expansion pack with it. It can be bought separately but it has to be this model as it uses a priority connector. The expansion pack also hold more than the UPS itself so you effectively get a 3x.
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Is it supposed to sound noises? Also has a slight smell to it while it runs.
The smell might be cause it is new. What kind of noise?
Mike Faucher high pitch/ coil whine noise
Im plugged into the APC but i dont have the "On Battery" option in Power options. what do i need to do?
You need to attach the USB cord to your computer otherwise your PC does not know it has a UPS.
@@MikeFaucher thanks, looks like a bad wire is the issue Ordered a replacement.
@@marzero116 Awesome. Good luck.
Is this a pure sinewave or step approximated sine wave model? Also, which one is recommended for gaming consoles, and TVs? Thank you for your time!
This is not a "true" pure sinewave but is PFC compatible which makes it suitable for any of the applications you listed as well as PCs. Hope that helps. As for a recommendation, I really like this one but there are many others from Cyberpower and APC that will do the trick as long as they PFC or full sinewave, and depending on how much power you need. Without knowing the application it is tough to suggest.
@@MikeFaucher Thank you for your response. I am primarily looking to get a UPS for my gaming consoles (PS4 Pro and Xbox One X). Will also be connecting a 4K TV, and an 8TB external hard drive. I suppose this model is very good for the aforementioned devices? Or do you think there is a different model that works best for my needs?
@@itscheekuhere2009 It should be fine but based on the fact you are hooking up a TV, I would not get too much of a smaller unit. TV's can draw some power. If you just need it for brownouts then you can a 1000VA version which should be OK.
@@MikeFaucher Got it. I am actually eyeing this very unit you have reviewed: The APC BX1500M. I just wanted to make sure this UPS is recommended for gaming consoles, TVs, and external hard drives.
@@itscheekuhere2009 You should be fine. Good luck!
Great video! Thanks Mike!
Thanks for the feedback.
My unit has a slight buzzing/ squeaking? Is that normal?
Hard to say. They do make noise when they are charging but normally it should be quiet. Suggest sending an email to their tech support if it continues.
Hey quick question even though this is old, I just recently got one but every few seconds theres a slight beep, its not loud but was wondering if that’s normal
No, this is not normal at all. This indicates either a overload, overheat, battery. or power issue. Time the beeps then google the what it means. Also, to verify, charge it with nothing plugged into it, then see if runs anything at all on battery. That will help you troubleshoot the issue.
@@MikeFaucher ya everything works fine, I have the powerchute app and ran a test too but it says its okay, weirdly its not an alarm or anything because I have it muted but it still a very quiet beeping, thank you though for your reply🙏🏼
@@ToastedGoblin I would still run a test on it to make sure it is able to power your units. Just unplug it from the wall and make sure it is running then plug it back in.
Dump question apart from the battery and simply replacing the battery, what makes a ups die and not work anymore? Especially after their typical 3 year warranty what happens that just kills the unit??
The battery is the main thing that wears however the charging circuits can degrade over time though they typically just go out completely. Electronics don't really wear out but things like capacitors that provide filters can degrade and affect charging performance.
@@MikeFaucher I see thank you I appreciate it
@@MikeFaucher would you recommend the CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD which comes with a 1000 w output capability over the APC UPS Pro (BX1500M) which is at 900w. Im told APC is the better of the two companies what are your opinions on that?
@@blackstars3720 I have 3 of the Cyberpower units and 2 of the APC units and like them both. APC specs are more conservative so I would say power is probably about the same. I like the battery pack better on the APC so I would go that route though you won’t go wrong either way.
@@MikeFaucher appreciate it
Can't even find replacement batteries for cyberpower 450va not even 7 years old.
Have you tried to remove the battery and get the battery number off the battery. Often you can find a cross reference. I have a couple of Cyberpower UPS units that around that age and was abe to find batteries that way.
Ilmust be tired normally I'd thinking that. God when will life slowdown
Can i insert any in 1500VAUPS like laptop, modem, etc?
Yes, you sure can. I have my router, modem, smart home controller and switches plugged into mine.
How windows recognize that have a UPS unit ?
Windows has built-in support for USB UPS units. You connect the supplied cord to a USB port and it will be detected.
Mike Faucher thanks
no matter what I do I can’t get the battery to even open I’m too weak :(
They are pretty stiff to open. Thanks.
Contrary to what it says at the begging of the video, it does not protect your systems from a crash. A crash happens because of software issues; not electrical. A UPS protects against data loss and NAND flash corruption from a failed firmware flash because of a power outage.
Your statements are correct. This was meant to prevent a crash from incorrect power shutdown that can cause file corruption. It has happened to me several times before.
UPS 1500 does NOT work. When I received it. Battery load note is wrong compared to my amazon delivered item. It came with green label up. NO way to tell if battery connects. Bottom line not working
Sorry to hear that. Maybe you got a return. I have purchased 4 of these and they seem fine. Thanks for the feedback.
Nothing about network config. Hmm. Ok.
Not on the device. Thanks.
Do you think backup could handle a 900W draw coming from only one single outlet?
It should but I have not tried it.
Can you plug the unit into anything other than a wall outlet if you don't have a wall outlet available?
Not sure I understand as you have to power the unit. Can you clarify.
@@MikeFaucherthink he means a surge protector or extension cord
@@wackyguyoverthirty@wackyguyoverthirty Thanks. Anything that supplies the needed power, including UPS or power strips.