APC Silcon 20KW w/ 3 Battery Drawers - UPS - 20000 VA

Advantages: Will save your PC & Equitment during power problems
Disadvantages: Not easy to connect

...Good device , we get alot of fluctuations in power which might not be noticeable on TVs and Video/DVD other than a hiss. On your PC the Desktop and equitment can freeze or crash. The UPS has Three Battery terminals and 1 surge terminal. Remmember You will need to change Power cables to Kettle leads both ways ( 3 point kettle male to female ), Two leads are suppliedwith APC UPS. I connected Desktop , Monitor & WDSL Decorder. Connect USB cable , other end to UPS rear , abit like a telephone plug.( cable supplied with APC UPS). Connect modem cable if you use one Load the PowerChute Person Edition software for XP. The software should power down PC & Monitor when power problems occur. Check power level indicator , this should tell you if you have overloaded the UPS. Power level is Half way, Cool. .... Read review

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Advantages: Performance, Problem Free, Great Reporting
Disadvantages: None as yet

...= Dimensions (WxDxH): 12.7 cm x 38 cm x 17.8 cm Weight: 9.1 kg Input Voltage: AC 230 V Output Voltage: AC 230 V Power Provided: 420 VA Output Connector(s): 4 x power IEC 320 EN 60320 C13 Battery: UPS battery - Lead Acid Average Run Time: 5.5 min at full load Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty 2 Years Plus… The UPS is still going strong, very few have problems, and a warranty checker is available at http://www.apc.com if you have any problems. The only thing that does seem to show up about the two-year mark is the battery. Many of the UPS’s we have need the battery changing in about year 2 to 3. Having said that, 2 to 3 years is not bad for battery life! I can cope with that. New batteries from APC can be on the expensive side (Around £35+VAT), but non-APC equivalents can be obtained easily and at a much better... Read review

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Advantages: Increased runtime and cheaper than a new UPS
Disadvantages: Replacing batteries on some models can be tricky

...After the old battery for our UPS died (being as it was second hand) I thought I would have to be purchasing a new UPS at £££ costs!! But I was really surprised to find the cost of new/nearly new APC batteries wasn't that much. The capacity isn't great when you have only just replaced the battery but it's noticably better than an exhausted battery but after a few charges/discharged the run time is excellent. Having used APC and Belkin UPS's the APC's of the same capacity seem to last that little bit longer (which in business during a power cut can be vital, as I found out on a couple of occasions). So to summarise, a new battery is a very worthwhile investment for UPS's over 12 months old.... Read review

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