Leave APC S15 on all the time? - Blu-ray Forum

omemnow · 11-10-2010, 01:16 AM

I just had the APC S15 shipped today. This thing is a beast it's about 78lbs. It weights just as heavy as the XPA-5. This is my first power conditioner purchase. So far so good. I have my router/modem hooked up to the UPS. Is it okay to keep the UPS on all the time so I can get constant internet access? Will this waste a lot of electricity or deplete the internal battery sooner?

crackinhedz · 11-10-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by omemnow

Will this waste a lot of electricity or deplete the internal battery sooner?

not unless your running your whole house on the UPS!

as for the internal battery, its only on when the power goes out...its the backup. As long as you have power to your house, the UPS uses that. Battery is only for backup.

I leave both my Power Conditioner and UPS on 24/7.

LordoftheRings · 11-10-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by omemnow

I just had the APC S15 shipped today. This thing is a beast it's about 78lbs. It weights just as heavy as the XPA-5. This is my first power conditioner purchase. So far so good. I have my router/modem hooked up to the UPS. Is it okay to keep the UPS on all the time so I can get constant internet access? Will this waste a lot of electricity or deplete the internal battery sooner?

Well, it's to protect all your equipment; so I'd say YES, leave it ON.

As for your power consumption, just check your bill from last year (for November/December), and compare it to your next month one (for the same time period).

omemnow · 11-10-2010, 01:53 AM

oh i see. It has an on/off switch so I thought I'd have to turn it off like any other appliances. Thanks

Big Daddy · 11-10-2010, 01:56 AM

From Page 7 of the MANUAL:

On/Off Switch
Controls power to all 12 outlets. APC recommends the unit be left ‘on’ at all times. Control power to your system and components using their own controls as you normally would.

omemnow · 11-10-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

From Page 7 of the MANUAL:

On/Off Switch
Controls power to all 12 outlets. APC recommends the unit be left ‘on’ at all times. Control power to your system and components using their own controls as you normally would.

Thanks Big Daddy. Your comments are always helpful. Like a true expert, you backed your comments with written documents. Thanks again!

LordoftheRings · 11-10-2010, 05:22 AM

Well, Big Daddy does need the manual, I don't!

Big Daddy · 11-10-2010, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRings

Well, Big Daddy does need the manual, I don't!

But Big Daddy doesn't like to talk out of his ***.

LordoftheRings · 11-10-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Daddy

But Big Daddy doesn't like to talk out of his ***.

Ya go ahead say it!

...And have a fart while at it too!

HTJunkie · 11-10-2010, 06:08 PM

I leave mine on all the time. I'll hear it click over to battery every once in a while. Maybe a couple times a day, only for a second or two. I don't know if that's a normal cycle or if the power drops out briefly that often.

It is a beast isnt it?

Makes my large Denon receiver look tiny.

I had a friend over a few weeks ago and we lost power suddenly. After a few seconds, she said, "I'm really confused, why is the TV on but everything else is off?" She had never heard of a battery back up for anything but computers. I thought it was kinda funny.

GunZenBomZ · 11-10-2010, 07:42 PM

So..the lesson is (as usual) read the manual.

stevo · 11-17-2010, 05:52 AM

Leave it on 24/7 that is what it is designed to do. I have the APCJ10 and i love it .

11-10-2010, 01:16 AM	#1
omemnow Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010	Leave APC S15 on all the time? I just had the APC S15 shipped today. This thing is a beast it's about 78lbs. It weights just as heavy as the XPA-5. This is my first power conditioner purchase. So far so good. I have my router/modem hooked up to the UPS. Is it okay to keep the UPS on all the time so I can get constant internet access? Will this waste a lot of electricity or deplete the internal battery sooner?

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11-10-2010, 01:53 AM	#4
omemnow Junior Member Member since:Sep 2010	oh i see. It has an on/off switch so I thought I'd have to turn it off like any other appliances. Thanks

11-10-2010, 01:56 AM	#5
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	From Page 7 of the MANUAL: On/Off Switch Controls power to all 12 outlets. APC recommends the unit be left ‘on’ at all times. Control power to your system and components using their own controls as you normally would.

11-10-2010, 05:22 AM	#7
LordoftheRings Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Portishead ♫	Well, Big Daddy does need the manual, I don't!

11-10-2010, 06:08 PM	#10
HTJunkie Junior Member Member since:Oct 2010	I leave mine on all the time. I'll hear it click over to battery every once in a while. Maybe a couple times a day, only for a second or two. I don't know if that's a normal cycle or if the power drops out briefly that often. It is a beast isnt it? Makes my large Denon receiver look tiny. I had a friend over a few weeks ago and we lost power suddenly. After a few seconds, she said, "I'm really confused, why is the TV on but everything else is off?" She had never heard of a battery back up for anything but computers. I thought it was kinda funny.

11-10-2010, 07:42 PM	#11
GunZenBomZ Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Warwickshire, UK Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:156	So..the lesson is (as usual) read the manual.

11-17-2010, 05:52 AM	#12
stevo Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Langley , British Columbia Canada Home Theater Gallery:63 Blu-ray collection:13 Trading Score:1	Leave it on 24/7 that is what it is designed to do. I have the APCJ10 and i love it .

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