APC UPS Fire
Today, I unboxed a brand new APC Back-UPS Pro 1200. Plugged it into the mains, and switched the unit on.
Within seconds, the unit popped, banged and fizzed, then promptly caught fire - it took 2 fire extinguishers to put it out.
Anyone else ever experience this?
Within seconds, the unit popped, banged and fizzed, then promptly caught fire - it took 2 fire extinguishers to put it out.
Anyone else ever experience this?
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It was a 240V UPS in a 240V outlet. It all powered up good for a very short time... The fuse in the mains plug didn't blow, and it didn't trip the electrical circuit either....
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I've been in this industry for about 26 years now, and this is the first time a UPS has ever done this to me, and I've installed a fair few in my time.
If you are certain about voltages, then contact APC right away as they should accept responsibility and lead you through the process. They may want the UPS returned (damaged of course).
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By the way, if you are going to continue the discussion, you should certainly offer more than 20 points. ... Thinkpads_User
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I'll close it off. It wasn't meant to be a really in depth discussion - I was just curious to see if anyone else had encountered similar.
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I was just curious to see if anyone else had encountered similar issues.
Thanks. I was happy to provide my experience here. I never had that kind of issue.
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