APC - Back-UPS Pro 1500VA 10-Outlet/2-USB Battery Back-Up and Surge Protector - Black

This is the best thing I have in the house to keep my PC and my router working.

We have been using the APS systems of this size for a number of years. They redesign the front panel and displays, but the quality for us remains good. Our studios have (2) full racks of equipment in our transmitter room, and each one is protected by APC. (see in lower left of attached pictures. ) In our case, this latest unit is deployed to protect our AM processing, stereo Automatic Gain Control, system monitor, and metering. It gives us plenty of run time should our generator not kick in quickly in a grid outage. We should note that one of the reasons we choose the APCs is for their automatic voltage regulating circuits, not JUST the backups. When you buy a unit with AVR, sensitive electronics are protected from the slightest overage or underage which can affect them. Also, contrary to some beliefs, when you know the total wattage you will use and have a rack system like we do, many of the units are low-wattage/low consumption, and it IS okay to use a long bench-style power strip to distribute more power UP through the rack if the supplied amount of outlets is not enough on the APC UPS. Note I didn't say a second surge protector, rather just a long multi-outlet strip that can serve items in the top of the rack. This gives us more protected outlets for fans, small signal amplifiers, USB devices, etc. APC is being utilized in all our studios and this particular unit in our engineering department with no problems. The ONE time we had an issue with an in-warranty UPS, they shipped one to us right away with no issue, which is why we keep the factory check paperwork attached to each one for date of manufacture and test info should we be asked. You won't go wrong with these units, or others from APC of similar build.

Excellent 1500VA UPS. I use it to keep the internet modem, router, and switch running when the power goes out. I only load it to 21 watts, so I get 3 hours of run time to keep the wireless internet running off battery. Has USB on the front for charging your phone. You can connect it to a Windows PC using the APC software to further configure it. If you have sensitive electronics, you can set it to be more sensitive for brown outs or when the line voltage drops just a little. Default sensitivity is medium, but you may want it set to more sensitive for computer equipment or internet routers. Runs quiet. After a power outage, will recharge within a day. Easy to replace battery from side panel. Display shows how many estimated minutes you have on battery based on your current power usage. This is the reason I got this one. Also easily displays current battery charge amount.

Our radio station operates an FM translator which runs on 110 volt or 220, we choose the 110. When we upgraded from a smaller transmitter on an older APC unit, we wanted the same brand. The capacity of this one can handle the load of the new FM transmitter and some other minor rack equipment, and while it's loaded to above 90 percent, it is not complaining in any way, and the 3 minutes of approximate run-time at this load is more than enough time for our generator to fire-up if we lose grid power. APC's warranty is excellent, and they stood by it when we had one unit go bad,and promptly received a replacement. I have nothing but good things to say about the APC products and their service.

I have an older APC that I have used for years. This is a nice upgrade. Day 1, last night, lightening strike very close. Power blinked. I heard the unit click on. Seamless along with piece of mind to continue using it during the storm.

Purchased this for my remote home office to provide power to my cable modem and wireless router if there is a power outage. This gives me a peace of mind and convenience that I can continue on working until power is restored.

During a power outage (which I have already experienced) this UPS will power just my router for way more than 2 hours. Add my TV, and Nvidia Shield with external hard drive, it will go for about 55 minutes. A+ I am glad I purchased this device.

Works well, but all the outlets are right next to each other, and most of my electronics use a converter. Would nice to be able to rotate 90° so the converter block wouldn’t block adjacent outlets.