The Home Appliances Thread - Poore ghar ke badal daalo

[Shantz]

Buy a 1kva APC UPS. Will give you around 600 watts. You should be able to it under 10K either locally or at https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1000va-br1000g-in-1/

Another tip is to not connect your TV to it. I've noticed that OLEDs sometime have spikes as high as 350W and may cause issues. If you have a backup power that kicks in later, then this should work. Otherwise you can buy a separate smaller UPS for TV

[Mr_Mediocre]

2 minutes ago, Shantz said:

Buy a 1kva APC UPS. Will give you around 600 watts. You should be able to it under 10K either locally or at https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1000va-br1000g-in-1/

Another tip is to not connect your TV to it. I've noticed that OLEDs sometime have spikes as high as 350W and may cause issues. If you have a backup power that kicks in later, then this should work. Otherwise you can buy a separate smaller UPS for TV

https://www.amazon.in/APC-BX1100C-1100VA-230V-Back/dp/B01ELNPG2I/ref=sr_1_3?tag=i030-21

 

Available for 6.3k

[SuperT]

Just now, kunjanp said:

https://www.amazon.in/APC-BX1100C-1100VA-230V-Back/dp/B01ELNPG2I/ref=sr_1_3?tag=i030-21

 

Available for 6.3k

This is a different model from the one Shantz suggested but yeah load capacity is similar for both

[Shantz]

Yeah I prefer the BR1000G model because it has a display which shows remaining minutes and more importantly, can turn off the beep

[Shantz]

Also if you do want BX1100C, you can get it for <6000 on estorewale (and even cheaper locally)

[Houndini]

17 minutes ago, Shantz said:

Buy a 1kva APC UPS. Will give you around 600 watts. You should be able to it under 10K either locally or at https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1000va-br1000g-in-1/

Another tip is to not connect your TV to it. I've noticed that OLEDs sometime have spikes as high as 350W and may cause issues. If you have a backup power that kicks in later, then this should work. Otherwise you can buy a separate smaller UPS for TV

 

I need UPS only for TV, PS5 and sound system. The house already has an inverter, so backup is not a challenge. The switchover is long enough to let all devices restart, and that's where the challenge is. 

 

C8 is rated at 150W, Edifier at 150W and PS5 at 350W, so a total of 650W. Heck, I can do away with the Edifier, so TV and PS5 at least need to be preserved - 500W minimum. 

[Houndini]

@Shantz: How about these:

 

1) https://www.microtekdirect.com/on-line-ups-e-series-1kva-1ph1ph-36v-44.html

2) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-power-saving-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in-1/

Edited February 4, 2021 by Bird Bird Bird

[Shantz]

Just now, Bird Bird Bird said:

 

I need UPS only for TV, PS5 and sound system. The house already has an inverter, so backup is not a challenge. The switchover is long enough to let all devices restart, and that's where the challenge is. 

 

C8 is rated at 150W, Edifier at 150W and PS5 at 350W, so a total of 650W. Heck, I can do away with the Edifier, so TV and PS5 at least need to be preserved - 500W minimum. 

Haan then BR1000G or BX1100C will work for you. But still prefer to not put C8 on the same UPS. Like I said, I've seen the OLEDs spike to large values above the typical rating so it may cause you some unknown issues sometime. Keep the TV on inverter, it's not an issue even if it restarts.

[Shantz]

Just now, Bird Bird Bird said:

@Shantz: How about these:

 

1) https://www.microtekdirect.com/on-line-ups-e-series-1kva-1ph1ph-36v-44.html

2) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-power-saving-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in-1/

APC anytime. 1500G will work well. Don't go for microtek. They often have switchover delay issues. APC is tried and tested. Also if you see any issue in APC, the after sales service is quite good.

[Houndini]

Just now, Shantz said:

APC anytime. 1500G will work well. Don't go for microtek. They often have switchover delay issues. APC is tried and tested. Also if you see any issue in APC, the after sales service is quite good.

Thanks. 

 

So if I put the TV and PS5 on the 1500G - and even if the TV spikes to 350, plus PS5 draws 350, it shouldn't be a problem, right ? The efficiency is at 84%, hence it should be able to hold 700W easily IMO. 

[Shantz]

1 minute ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

Thanks. 

 

So if I put the TV and PS5 on the 1500G - and even if the TV spikes to 350, plus PS5 draws 350, it shouldn't be a problem, right ? The efficiency is at 84%, hence it should be able to hold 700W easily IMO. 

Yep, should work since there's good enough head room.

[Houndini]

2 minutes ago, Shantz said:

Yep, should work since there's good enough head room.

Thanks a ton !

 

I see 2 very similar models:

 

1) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-power-saving-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in-1/

2) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in/

 

Any idea what's the difference ? 

[Shantz]

1 minute ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

Thanks a ton !

 

I see 2 very similar models:

 

1) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-power-saving-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in-1/

2) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in/

 

Any idea what's the difference ? 

They are same. Catalogue mistake by someone  . Buy the cheaper one.

[SuperT]

Thanks a ton !
 
I see 2 very similar models:
 
1) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-power-saving-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in-1/
2) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in/
 
Any idea what's the difference ? 

Let me know if you go for it, would love to get some real time feedback

[Houndini]

Just now, SuperT said:

11 minutes ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

Thanks a ton !
 
I see 2 very similar models:
 
1) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-power-saving-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in-1/
2) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in/
 
Any idea what's the difference ? 

Let me know if you go for it, would love to get some real time feedback

 

I am still thinking whether to go for 660 vs 865. 660W is 6k, 865 is 16k. The f**k !!

[Houndini]

@Shantz : APC UPS have been rated pretty bad after their takeover by Schneider. Most Amazon reviews say the backup is bad, and battery gets replaced every 4-5 months. 

 

When did you purchase yours ?

[Shantz]

14 minutes ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

@Shantz : APC UPS have been rated pretty bad after their takeover by Schneider. Most Amazon reviews say the backup is bad, and battery gets replaced every 4-5 months. 

 

When did you purchase yours ?

I've bought quite a few over the years, the most recent ones last year (One BR1000G and one BX600). All of them worked well. Had issue once with an older model (an 800VA one) and they sent engineer next day to home to check it (they replaced battery first and then the whole UPS, no questions asked).

Don't buy from amazon. I think the issue with amazon is different (Old pieces or something). I always bought locally or from estorewale.

[Houndini]

2 minutes ago, Shantz said:

I've bought quite a few over the years, the most recent ones last year (One BR1000G and one BX600). All of them worked well. Had issue once with an older model (an 800VA one) and they sent engineer next day to home to check it (they replaced battery first and then the whole UPS, no questions asked).

Don't buy from amazon. I think the issue with amazon is different (Old pieces or something). I always bought locally or from estorewale.

Thanks. 

 

Will check locally first. Have you tried estorewala ? Is it legit ? Schneider has their own sales site too. 

[Shantz]

Yeah I've bought from there once. It's bangalore based and was the only one still delivering APC stuff during the peak lockdown time when everything else was stopped.

[Houndini]

18 hours ago, SuperT said:

18 hours ago, Bird Bird Bird said:

Thanks a ton !
 
I see 2 very similar models:
 
1) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-power-saving-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in-1/
2) https://apc.estorewale.com/product/apc-back-ups-pro-1500va-br1500g-in/
 
Any idea what's the difference ? 

Let me know if you go for it, would love to get some real time feedback

 

 

Got it today locally.

The QC print out showed testing done during Sept 2019, so it's at least 16-17 months old packing. 

I tried running the tv and PS5 on it after some 30 mins of charging, but it hardly lasted for a minute. Good thing is nothing got switched off suddenly. 

 

Guess will charge fully and see. Else APC on site is good from what I know. Battery replacement shouldn't be an issue. 

 

Also the plug is the bigger 15A plug, so make sure you've a point for it.

 

Edited February 5, 2021 by Bird Bird Bird