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APC UPS Question

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I got my system plugged into a 780W APC UPS, model# BR1300LCD. I've had it for about 3 moths now and i've noticed that the unit itself is very warm to the touch when i turn off my computer before going to bed. Perhaps it would be better to unplug it and turn it off for the night, i just don't know. Does anyone know if they are supposed get so warm, i'm a little concernewd about that.
 
Yes, it should be warm to the touch, No don't unplug it at night, UPS's don't like that. Turning it off at the power switch should be allright though as long as PC is shut down properly first.

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i have APC ups ~450W and its not even warm (had it for ~3 years :))
for my personal computer i bought Direct Connect UPS, cheap, noisy, gets hot near the "on" button...
 
Namslas90 said:
Yes, it should be warm to the touch, No don't unplug it at night, UPS's don't like that. Turning it off at the power switch should be allright though as long as PC is shut down properly first.

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Thanks for the tip Namslas! :)
 
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