Repair of APC Smart UPS Online RT Units SURT8000XLT, SURT5000XLT, etc

As one of the few true UPS refurbishers out there, we actually can repair component level parts to UPS units.  In many cases, the parts and labor plus shipping are more than a replacement unit.

However for larger and more expensive units like the APC Smart Online RT series, it actually pays to repair them.

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Unlike many other UPSes, the RT line actually is very modular.  There are about 12 parts that can be removed and repaired easily.   These include simple things like controller ribbons to more advanced work such as the power handling unit.

Recently we have been seeing alot of RT units with the Red Overload X and this 2+3 sequence error. They call it an Internal Fault. If you call most refurbishers or APC directly, they will tell that it CANT BE REPAIRED.

Well we can... and have been doing of awhile.

So before you junk your RT unit, consider calling us and getting it repaired

Frankenstein is on a streak... Introducing the UPSWatchman

When the power fails, your UPS will give you time to react and power-down critical equipment.  But only if
YOU KNOW the power is off. In today’s noisy server rooms, sometimes a simple strobe can make the difference between a crash and proper shutdown.

The UPS Watchman from GreenlightUPS is an affordable solution to complement your existing power-outage-notification system.  It works independent of the UPS and is nearly fail-safe.

The UPS Watchman includes a signal with strobe, a control box and power handling cords and connectors
for a variety of applications

To use, plug the UPS Watchman into the UPS’s source receptacle.  Then plug the UPS into the UPS Watchman’s connector.  When the power goes off, the UPS Watchman strobe activates using its own power from a long life rechargeable battery pack.

Learn more here...

Frankenstein Returns to make a Dell Transformer.... xfDL52

Frequent readers know that we love to make new UPS parts to meet the needs of our customers.
Some are successful, some not so much.  Remember the outdoor UPS, TougherUPS?....  that was great.   The PowerTower 3000 not so much.

Our latest one is the Dell Transformer.  For whatever reason, Dell refuses to make a stepdown transformer to their new line of LCD type UPS.   So we made one...

Introducing the Dell 2U Step down transformer....

It will connect to the Dell eO594, eO694 and E894 series units to generate 120volt household power.  The front cover matches the Dell LCD series.

Overstock Surplus Batteries INSIDE OUR REFURBISHED UNITS

After so much success selling those 2011 unused batteries for $7 each...
We decided to pair these great value batteries in our units to multiply your savings

So look for our "X" models at our store or on eBay.

Here are some of the most popular ones

• APC Smart UPS 1500 2U  (402X) - $269 Save $40
• APC Smart UPS 5000 w/Transformer (585bkX)  - $1150 Save $160
• APC Smart UPS 5000 Tower (580X) - $800 - Save $150
• APC SmartUPS 3000 3u (303X)- $330  Save $79

Have another unit you want to X up?  Email us

or grab the last of the batts for yourself

Spring Changes: One Day Shipping on eBay

We have been on eBay since 1997 and have witness alot of changes on the site.  One area that we have never really embraced is One Day Shipping.

As customers know, UPSes are heavy and FedEx charges ridiculous prices for Overnight service.  We have always suggested Air Cargo for a fraction of the price.  Now with Delta and Southwest servicing over 75 airports, Air Cargo is the reach of nearly everyone.

So, several items are now available in the EXPEDITED shipping category.  And since eBay requires a  fixed price, its $375 for 1 day service..

The $375 includes $250 for air cargo service, $25 rush fee and $100 for courier service.  Some of the models available on this program include:

• APC 3000va LCD - 302v
• APC 3000va SUA - 302b
• APC 5000va RT - 593g4
• APC 6000va RT - 693g4
• Dell 3000va 208v - e393
• APC 3000va RT - 313g4

Spring Cleaning Overstocks

Spring Cleaning at OverstockUPS

Below is the latest list of Items available for clearance.  All of these units are 120 volt smalls which can be shipped cheaply by themselves OR typically FREE with other GreenlightUPS freight order.

This year, we added a "Starter" battery option.  These prices are based on using unused but out of date batteries.  Probably enough to get you a few years of life.

http://www.greenlightups.com/go/clearance.htm

Unused Batteries past their date... up for sale

As you know we got hundreds of brand new Dell UPS units in recently...

Most of them were made in 2011 and had high quality fresh batteries installed in them.  But after a year, their batteries were no longer under warranty and units liquidated.

While the batteries are no longer factory spec'd and warrantied they still have a great amount of life in them.  When we recharged them, many of them had 90% or better mhos ratio, suggesting plenty of life still left.

Maybe they aren't worth $28 new..... but they are a steal at....

When True Online is neither True or Online

Call me old fashioned, but I am getting tired of words and specs being so loosely interpreted that they can me anything.

Last week I bought some "pomegranate juice" to make into real grenadine for a fireman's sour.   (give me a break... its always hot enough here in Florida for foo foo drinks).  It turned out it was mostly apple juice. Next, I rented a 4x4 earlier this week.  But found out that its not a true 4x4 but a "independent drive" transmission which "works like a 4x4." Then today I bought a Chef's Oyster knife which promptly broke after 4 oysters.

The juice, 4x4 and knife all pretended to be something we know and trust.  But in each case someone decided we didnt really need what we wanted.

The same is true in Online UPSes.  Nearly everyone says their Online UPS is true online or double conversion.  But the reality is few actually are truly online types.

The manufacturers (like the juice, 4x4, and knife guys) wont admit to lying, but rather simplifing the complex terminology to give you value.   That simplifying can be disastrous.  My drink tastes like crap, I slide off the road, and stare at unopened oysters.

But one manufacturer has decided to introduce a new term to describe true online.   Its GE Digital and they call their honest Online systems a true Voltage and Frequency Independent online system

This matters for people needing their UPSes to keep constant frequency.   Most Tripplite and Powerware so called Online systems arent True VFI Online.   But APC's 3000 actually is

6000, 6000, 6000 ... Cant get enough?

I know I mentioned way back, that the APC 6000 3U unit was a great model... it has the L630P plug, net card and rail kit included, true online, and a small 3U frame...

But its getting crazy... in that everyone is asking about, repairing and buying them.

While thats fine.. we wanted to remind you of some BETTER buys in the 6kva range AND what makes them better

Dell Smarter LCD 6000 (eO694)

• Blue LCD with full control
• 200 to 240volt rated  
• Online Double Conversion w/high efficiency mode
• 10sec rail kit
• more here

Liebert 6000va GXT 3 (lx695)

• Arguably the best Online UPS manufacturer
• 150% rated overload for those peak energy needs
• More runtime 

Tripplite 6000va 6U (to696)

• Great price
• Twice the runtime as the 693g4
• Free Network card included
• $300 less than 693g4

Powerware 6000va (p9695)

• Best 6kva value
• More than twice the runtime
• $400 less

APC 7500va 6U (796g3).

• 1500va more power
• Twice the battery of the 3U 6000va
• Just $150 more for equivalently bundled unit (ask for 796g4)

$600 Cash Back on Liebert NFinity Systems

Its getting crazy... we normally sell 10-15 times more Symmetras than Liebert NFinitys, but its been so long since we have sold one of these beasts we are offering a 1 time crazy offer.

$600 CASH BACK

For those not familiar, the Liebert NFinity is a modular UPS like the Symmetra LX.  In some ways they are better than the Symmetra.  Four things stand out

• Wider Input Voltage Window
• Highest Overload Capability (110%)
• Smallest footprint for 16kva (20" W x 28" D x 41" H)
• 12kva costs under $4000... Symmetra LX 12kva costs $5500

Learn more here

We have two listed (a 12kva and 8kva redundant) but other combinations are available.  Order online from the store and you'll receive $600 worth of American Express Gift cards.  First order gets it.

http://www.greenlightups.com/go/lnf8dr.htm

http://www.greenlightups.com/go/lnf12c.htm