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Which UPS are you using?

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief August 29, 2010 · 1 min read

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A former officemate told me earlier today that the UPS (un-interruptible power supply) we used back in our MBS days finally gave up this week. I was surprised to learn that the APC power supply lasted for more than 8 years.

I thought it was an amazing feat that the device lasted that long.

I’ve been using several brands of UPS at home but have not had the same luck with these power supplies. They mostly last just a year or two before they totally go bust.

Are any of you guys invest in really good UPS at home? Which ones do you use and how long do they last?

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54 Comments

Kris · 7 years ago

Hello everyone. Could you recommend which UPS should we use in a computer shop?
Thank you!

Marvin · 16 years ago

I’ve been using mine for years, bout 10 years now, APC Backup PRO 280 – works great until now. I’ve only changed the internal battery once about 4 years ago, it gave up… also connected two external UPS battery (48mAh) – gave me power for hours when power goes out, small load capacity though, bought another APC UPS, one with a higher capacity, 4 years and counting…

Dan · 16 years ago

Mine bears the label Solaris. It has been with me for more than 2 years. In fact, I bought it from a friend as seconds which he described to me before as something like 2 years old. So I am counting 4 yours now for this UPS.

Wow · 16 years ago

I use APC as well.
It’s nice!
Not sure how long it will last though.
Just bought it last June, I think!

Demetrio Cochon · 16 years ago

had been using a fuzzy logic supreme since way back 2003 now i use it as a 24/7 power supply for my router for almost two years now and only get its rest from occasional black outs.

Nichol Ross Wee · 16 years ago

I’m using a china made ups. It is a modified sine wave type @ 1000VA hooked up to a 15-plate maintenance-free car battery.

Kenneth · 16 years ago

Currently using a Protec AVR as of now. I’ll be switching to a UPS soon. Hoepfully, I’ll be able to get back here and read some user-based reviews.

David · 16 years ago

I’m using a homemade UPS. It’s around a year old now, but the golf cart batteries that it uses are around 4 years old. It can run all day long.

http://www.kilovox.com/homemade-ups/

mr. bogus · 16 years ago

wala ako ups.. but meron akong mitsui avr…

7 yrs na at di pa nasisira

Chad · 16 years ago

My APC 650VA lasted for 4.5 years.
Now I’m looking to buy a APC Smart-UPS model.

android_fanboi · 16 years ago

APC BACK-UPS ES 500VA after 2 years na low batt na at hindi na maka charge buti na lang meron battery pack sa Ace Hardware for 1k ayun eto buhay pa rin APC ko with new battery pack (same performance lang dati)

limuelG · 16 years ago

meralco since birth,,, lol

Dhan · 16 years ago

My APC 650VA died couple of months ago, inherited it from my grandmother, she said she was using it way back pentium II was the hype.

PICTUREISTA · 16 years ago

We use APC at the office. Very reliable! Been using it for more than a year now.

Edgar · 16 years ago

APC. Our office had 3 (for the 3 PC’s). The first two lasted 4 and 5 years before they were replaced. This 3rd one (CS 650)is already 4 years old and still ok. Given the lifespan, I think I got good value for my money. APC, ok!

Batangas Network · 16 years ago

APC Back-UPS ES500 for my laftaf – 3 years na mahigit sana tumagal pa :D

manaka_junpei · 16 years ago

wala akong UPS, POOR KAMI

heckiboi · 16 years ago

i am using PowerCom 620VA 2 years and counting ^_^

Ronaldo F. San Pablo · 16 years ago

ablerex 500 3 yrs na and counting…

arthur francisco · 16 years ago

Liebet UPS since 2004….

marco · 16 years ago

ive been using ups from redfox for about 6 years already.. its still in good shape and performance..

Erin · 16 years ago

APC ES500 UPS. Almost 4 years na rin.

angelo · 16 years ago

mine is a 1500va ups by Abrelex, been using it for almost 2 years now.

Markster · 16 years ago

I have a 3 year old APC RS 1500VA for my quad-core desktop..

http://bit.ly/daJ3lQ

and 4 year old APC ES 500VA running 24/7 for my modem, router, and landline..

http://bit.ly/1LGSh6

no problem at all.. APC is the best UPS!

Jhay · 16 years ago

My APC unit lasted about 2 years and 3 1/2 months.

Haven’t used a UPS device since I got a laptop. It’s battery sort of acted like a UPS – giving you more time to save current work and properly shut it down.

But I still use an AVR unit though. Voltage spikes could really wreak havoc on a laptop’s battery pack.