Which UPS to buy ?

adityamunshi · 23rd February 2008, 21:29

Which UPS would be good VFM ? I need something thats 650 VA +

I know APC is good but a tad too pricey.

All experiences are welcome, good or bad .

narayan · 23rd February 2008, 21:35

tvs electronics has good models - marginally cheaper than APC - good service back up also

rex_varghese · 25th February 2008, 11:50

We picked up an APC one during last June. It's been going real great. Bit pricey, but it shows.

I would suggest, go for APC.

Regards
Rex

Quote:

Originally Posted by adityamunshi

Which UPS would be good VFM ? I need something thats 650 VA +

I know APC is good but a tad too pricey.

All experiences are welcome, good or bad .

simply_sunny001 · 25th February 2008, 12:16

You can buy "Luminous" 600va with 2yr Battery warranty + 2 Yr UPS warranty for RS 1750

Same in Microtek goes for 1950

HappyWheels · 25th February 2008, 12:20

am using APC for 3+ years now; had changed only the battery a month back (got a 1 year warranty on that!)

but there are other good ones also - try Numeric. Seems to be making some head way in the UPS scene. Heard it the first time 2 weeks back when my dad got it from a local dealer in TN.

normally_crazy · 25th February 2008, 21:37

APC without any doubt. A bit pricey but then it shows and their service is pretty good too.

kb100 · 25th February 2008, 23:02

APC... mine is over three years old and the Battery is still going strong... Still gives me close to 20 mins backup! (I have an ES-500 with approx 350 W load on it).

shajufx · 25th February 2008, 23:16

Go for APC !! I am using model R S 1500 since 2 years (865 Watts / 1500 VA), never had a single complaint. In case of any error or technical back up, they do it quicker than any other brand. I used to get close to an hour back up with 2 LCD monitors, desktop and modem ON. Later upgraded with additional battery pack which gives a total of 4 hours back up as of now.

PatienceWins · 25th February 2008, 23:24

APC without any doubt. Bit pricey, but it is complete peace of mind.

Great Product
Good Back up time
Good After Sales Service

Mine is ES 650 and gives around 24 minutes back up.

Ramsagar · 27th February 2008, 14:30

As many guys suggested go for APC (American Power Cconversion).the best selling UPS might be little pricy..its worth the price and more durable....also has good service network.

gopz · 27th February 2008, 16:25

Go in for APC, remember, all good things come at a price!

low_bass_makker · 27th February 2008, 16:48

I am using Sukam Inverter/UPS 1400 VA with two battreis. It gives me 6-8 hrs back up (Maybe more not tried)

You can go for a smaller one which is 800va with a single battery will give you 4-5 hrs back up if single PC is used. will cost you 5+7k approx

shuvd · 27th February 2008, 17:41

APC is fabulous! Been using one for last 7 years. No problems at all. Just the battery was changed once.
Also have an iBall. Not bad.

@ Low_bass_makker - Sirjee, 6-8hrs!! Wow. Is it a regular UPS type or did you have to do some mods to run the rig?

low_bass_makker · 27th February 2008, 23:58

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Originally Posted by shuvd

@ Low_bass_makker - Sirjee, 6-8hrs!! Wow. Is it a regular UPS type or did you have to do some mods to run the rig?

No normal Sukam stuff along with two 150 AH batteries.

esteem_lover · 28th February 2008, 00:09

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Originally Posted by shuvd

@ Low_bass_makker - Sirjee, 6-8hrs!! Wow. Is it a regular UPS type or did you have to do some mods to run the rig?

It is also 3 times more expensive.

@LBM.. is it 5-7 k or is it 5 + 7 = 12K ?

23rd February 2008, 21:29	#1
adityamunshi BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baroda Posts: 771 Thanked: 6 Times	Which UPS to buy ? Which UPS would be good VFM ? I need something thats 650 VA + I know APC is good but a tad too pricey. All experiences are welcome, good or bad .
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23rd February 2008, 21:35	#2
narayan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,114 Thanked: 2,372 Times View My Garage	tvs electronics has good models - marginally cheaper than APC - good service back up also
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25th February 2008, 12:16	#4
simply_sunny001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London & Rohtak Posts: 1,340 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	You can buy "Luminous" 600va with 2yr Battery warranty + 2 Yr UPS warranty for RS 1750 Same in Microtek goes for 1950
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25th February 2008, 12:20	#5
HappyWheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,106 Thanked: 537 Times	am using APC for 3+ years now; had changed only the battery a month back (got a 1 year warranty on that!) but there are other good ones also - try Numeric. Seems to be making some head way in the UPS scene. Heard it the first time 2 weeks back when my dad got it from a local dealer in TN.
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25th February 2008, 21:37	#6
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	APC without any doubt. A bit pricey but then it shows and their service is pretty good too.
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25th February 2008, 23:02	#7
kb100 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangy Boy! Posts: 1,555 Thanked: 21 Times	APC... mine is over three years old and the Battery is still going strong... Still gives me close to 20 mins backup! (I have an ES-500 with approx 350 W load on it).
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25th February 2008, 23:16	#8
shajufx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: BLR & Singapore Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 831 Times View My Garage	Go for APC !! I am using model R S 1500 since 2 years (865 Watts / 1500 VA), never had a single complaint. In case of any error or technical back up, they do it quicker than any other brand. I used to get close to an hour back up with 2 LCD monitors, desktop and modem ON. Later upgraded with additional battery pack which gives a total of 4 hours back up as of now.
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25th February 2008, 23:24	#9
PatienceWins Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,416 Thanked: 809 Times View My Garage	APC without any doubt. Bit pricey, but it is complete peace of mind. Great Product Good Back up time Good After Sales Service Mine is ES 650 and gives around 24 minutes back up. Last edited by PatienceWins : 25th February 2008 at 23:25.
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27th February 2008, 14:30	#10
Ramsagar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BLR_Nellore(AP) Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 252 Times View My Garage	As many guys suggested go for APC (American Power Cconversion).the best selling UPS might be little pricy..its worth the price and more durable....also has good service network.
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27th February 2008, 16:25	#11
gopz BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: India Posts: 452 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Go in for APC, remember, all good things come at a price!
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27th February 2008, 16:48	#12
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	I am using Sukam Inverter/UPS 1400 VA with two battreis. It gives me 6-8 hrs back up (Maybe more not tried) You can go for a smaller one which is 800va with a single battery will give you 4-5 hrs back up if single PC is used. will cost you 5+7k approx Last edited by low_bass_makker : 27th February 2008 at 16:49.
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27th February 2008, 17:41	#13
shuvd Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 1,081 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	APC is fabulous! Been using one for last 7 years. No problems at all. Just the battery was changed once. Also have an iBall. Not bad. @ Low_bass_makker - Sirjee, 6-8hrs!! Wow. Is it a regular UPS type or did you have to do some mods to run the rig?
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