General
- Product Name: Power Saving Back-UPS XS 1500
- Brand: APC
- Model Number: BX1500G
Power
- Volt-Ampere Capacity: 1500 volt-amperes
- Half Load Maximum Run Time: 13 minutes
- Full Load Maximum Run Time: 4 minutes
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
Dimensions
- Product Length: 15 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Cord Length: 6 feet
Other
- UPC: 731304268390

Peace of mind from the world's most trusted UPS.
The Back-UPS battery backup offers guaranteed power and surge protection for wireless networks, computers, gaming consoles and other electronics in your home or business. Models supply battery backup during outages and unsafe voltage fluctuations, as well as provide protection from damaging surges and spikes. They're available in 'tower' or 'floor' styles, and together with a variety of standard features, they are the perfect choice to protect your data and keep you connected.

Whats Included

Power Saving Back-UPS XS 1500
USB Cable
User Manual

Q: How many hours can run this backup battery without power

A: Based on the box, it said 160 min. I didnt do farther testing be cause I have 5 of them in the office and it does work when power outage.

Q: Is this unit Sinewave or Simulated Sinewave? Which consumer APC backup UPS's use Sinewave?

A: Thank you for your inquiry. The BX1500G provides a stepped approximated sine wave while on battery power. If your equipment needs a pure sine wave at all times, we would recommend something in our Smart-UPS line. ( SMT model ). We also have some AV specific units which provide a pure sine wave while on battery power.

Q: How long can I run two 6 watt water pumps on an aquariums during loss of power? Also, does this unit turn on any particular outlets after loos of power? In other words I want to run a pump only when I lose my street power.

A: Thank you for your inquiry. At 12 watts, the unit would give you around 315 minutes of runtime. The UPS has surge and battery outlets. So you can connect your pump to the battery outlets while your fish lamps to the surge only. This way only the filters would continue to run during a power outage while the lights would turn out.

Q: I am seeking to purchase a Power Saving Backup device that will prevent my Treadmill from suddenly halting if there is an unexpected brown out or black out. Would this device work? APC - Power Saving Back-UPS XS 1500 Please respond asap. Thank you.

A: Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately we don't recommend using our BackUPS Pro units with a motorized load. One potential issue is the inrush current draw for a motor can easily overload a BackUPS Pro unit. BackUPS Pro is ideal for computer equipment and may result in the erratic behavior when connected to a motor. To protect this type of equipment, APC recommends first determining the appropriate size UPS for the motor load in question and ensure the UPS is large enough to handle the start-up inrush current draw of the motor. Secondly, select a UPS which outputs a pure sine wave when on battery, such as a Smart-UPS.

Q: Tower unit on its side?

A: Shouldn't be a problem. The batteries are sealed. Just make any air vents have enough of a gap to breath.

Q: How much is replacement battery for APC Model BX1500?

A: The replacement batteries from APC are over half the cost of the unit with shipping, "they are heavy" but I never got that far mine burned up after 3 weeks Back to BB I am using my old one as strictly a surge suppressor now I just cancel the battery dead warning after a power failure when I restart. I may get a deep cycle 12V marine battery and put it in a battery box to regain backup capabilities. There are videos on Youtube that show you how to do this.

Q: the software that is included with this UPS i believe its called powerchute, once we plug the usb in from the APC UPS to the desktop computer and the software installs, do we have to keep the usb plugged in at all times for the software to work properly?

A: Thank you for inquiry. Yes you will have to leave the USB cable connected to the computer. This way the computer can receive signals from the UPS when it is on battery to trigger your computer to shutdown.

Q: What is considered a full load for this unit?

A: Thank you for your inquiry. A full load is calculated in watts, with the maximum wattage for this device being 865W. For our units, we do not suggest putting more than 80% of the total load on the UPS so that it can be operated without the concern for an overload. 80% load for this unit would be 692W which yields 6 minutes of runtime.

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Power Saving Back-UPS XS 1500's long battery life, strong performance, and ease of use. Many also appreciate its surge protection capabilities and the competitive price point. While some users noted the weight and occasional fan noise, the positive feedback on key features outweighs these minor drawbacks.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with this UPS
I bought an APC XS-1500 over a year ago to replace one of two much older APC UPS units whose battery had finally failed. Recently, the second older UPS battery died. The XS-1500 the I bought a year ago still shows 100% battery life after a year of almost constant use. Therefore I replaced my second failed UPS with another XS-1500. I briefly considered the new L-ION based APC BG-500, but the BG-500 did not have an external button to silence the alarm, so I bought the XS-1500 instead. One thing you should know - the XS-1500 is heavy, about 25 LBS, so watch your fingers while moving it.
Posted 8 years ago by Thegrump
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
dependable
my 6-year-old APC UPS died suddenly. i had to replace it immediately! the only store open at that hour that would be likely to have something was Best Buy. they had 2 manufacturers. the other company's units looked less sturdy w/ too much plastic & not enough vents. since i had good luck with my old unit, & since a member of the Geek Squad told me he only uses Schneider UPS units, i felt very comfortable replacing it with a similar unit. while i was in the store i read a few reviews. they were positive regarding this unit & brought up problems with the competitor. that also helped swing the pendulum. i like the idea that this unit has a larger capacity than my old one. i'm hoping that means it will last even longer. as soon as i got it home, i hooked up all the cords & plugged it in. it went right to work & has been totally fine ever since -- as i expected. my computer & peripherals are showing no signs of electrical issues. i'm happy!
Posted 9 years ago by Fresno
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
We use these for our servers
We have used the APC XS1500 for many years because of their reliability, protection and the clean power they provide our servers. We only buy APC UPS's after realizing that other brands do not make the cut. The APC's last for several years and you can purchase replacement batteries when they finally do go bad.
Posted 8 years ago by KevinM