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Power backup
Name: DataAnvil Date: November 19, 2004 at 21:10:51 Pacific OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: P4 - 1024GB
Comment:
I have a CyberPower 585AVR backup for my PC which has performed well for nearly three years.
My question is: How long do these power backup units typically last (battery)? In my area, the unit's service as a voltage regulator has saved my PC numerous times.
Name: hwood Date: November 19, 2004 at 21:52:41 Pacific
Reply:
CyberPower? Based on my own experiences, do not wait get a new one now, and a different brand.
I have had three CyberPower UPS's. All of them after about 2 years usage and immediately after a second or third major power outage died. The symptoms exhibited was no power to the battery backed outlets, but the surge suppressed outlets still worked.
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Response Number 2
Name: ham30 Date: November 20, 2004 at 08:54:39 Pacific
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You could test it occasionally by pulling the plug. If it fails to keep the system up for the rated length of time, replace it.
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