Is the 255 watts only for the battery backup outlets?
For example, if I hook up three items to the device, but one of then was being connected to the surge only outlet: Would I only need to calculate the wattage of the two items connected to the battery? null

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Is the 255 watts only for the battery backup outlets?
For example, if I hook up three items to the device, but one of then was being connected to the surge only outlet: Would I only need to calculate the wattage of the two items connected to the battery? null

Duker · Accepted Answer

You are correct. The wattage they are stating is the battery backup portion. The less wattage drain on the battery , the longer the “run” time.

APCProductSupport · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry.  Yes the 255 watts rating is for the battery backup outlets.  You would want to stay under that on the battery backup outlets so the UPS doesn't become overloaded.

“Is the 255 watts only for the battery backup outlets? For example, if I hook up three items to the device, but one of then was being connected to the surge only outlet: Would I only need to calculate the wattage of the two items connected to the battery?”

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