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Yasir Nadeem

Yasir Nadeem

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Jun 27, 2011
4,348
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Karachi
Hey everyone, hope you all are doing good!

I am looking for suggestion on which UPS to buy (most preferably new) since there are many options available in market.

Requirements:
-> 800 W (or 1000 VA if 0.8 Power Factor) or more for sort of future proofing as I am looking into multiple monitor setup and would really hate to know that my UPS isn't enough and will need to be upgraded later for my PC, Laptop(s), Monitor(s) and other stuff.
-> Pure Sine wave UPS only I know modified sine wave works but i don't want to risk it.
-> Probably 30 min or so backup, battery can be upgraded later therefore, it's not much of a problem.
Why:
-> Voltage stability problem in my area
-> The usual (but rare) Blackouts/Brownouts

What I have found in market: APC (Refurbished or the overpriced used ones, new ones were pretty expensive), Apollo, Homage, Inverex, GreenPower

Budget: Budget is around 20k-ish is preferred but I might spend up to 30k if it's really worth it.

I am basically looking for quality, life and most importantly *YOUR* experience with the UPS. I might go with the refurbished APCs (but if they are done locally in Pakistan then I'll probably avoid them I guess) or the Homage HEL (700W/1400W) Model of the UPS, what is your opinion on them?

Thank you very much for your time!
 
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Xtreme10

Intermediate
Feb 16, 2016
113
8
14
Lahore
Yasir Nadeem said:
Hey everyone, hope you all are doing good!

I am looking for suggestion on which UPS to buy (most preferably new) since there are many options available in market.

Requirements:
-> 800 W (or 1000 VA if 0.8 Power Factor) or more for sort of future proofing as I am looking into multiple monitor setup and would really hate to know that my UPS isn't enough and will need to be upgraded later for my PC, Laptop(s), Monitor(s) and other stuff.
-> Pure Sine wave UPS only I know modified sine wave works but i don't want to risk it.
-> Probably 30 min or so backup, battery can be upgraded later therefore, it's not much of a problem.
Why:
-> Voltage stability problem in my area
-> The usual (but rare) Blackouts/Brownouts

What I have found in market: APC (Refurbished or the overpriced used ones, new ones were pretty expensive), Apollo, Homage, Inverex, GreenPower

Budget: Budget is around 20k-ish is preferred but I might spend up to 30k if it's really worth it.

I am basically looking for quality, life and most importantly *YOUR* experience with the UPS. I might go with the refurbished APCs (but if they are done locally in Pakistan then I'll probably avoid them I guess) or the Homage HEL (700W/1400W) Model of the UPS, what is your opinion on them?

Thank you very much for your time!
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i m using apc for long time .. sightly used one .. i bought from this company www.uwt.com.pk .. i am using 1500va /980 watts with 2 external wet batteries ... i purchased @ 25k .. without internal batteries of apc .. refurbished ones were tho cheap but i went for slightly used .. it was almost new with one year warranty ...
 
umair23

umair23

Muhmmed Umair (PG Xtremist)
Dec 9, 2010
800
2
23
Gulzar Hijri Scheme 33, Karachi
Yasir Nadeem said:
Hey everyone, hope you all are doing good!

I am looking for suggestion on which UPS to buy (most preferably new) since there are many options available in market.

Requirements:
-> 800 W (or 1000 VA if 0.8 Power Factor) or more for sort of future proofing as I am looking into multiple monitor setup and would really hate to know that my UPS isn't enough and will need to be upgraded later for my PC, Laptop(s), Monitor(s) and other stuff.
-> Pure Sine wave UPS only I know modified sine wave works but i don't want to risk it.
-> Probably 30 min or so backup, battery can be upgraded later therefore, it's not much of a problem.
Why:
-> Voltage stability problem in my area
-> The usual (but rare) Blackouts/Brownouts

What I have found in market: APC (Refurbished or the overpriced used ones, new ones were pretty expensive), Apollo, Homage, Inverex, GreenPower

Budget: Budget is around 20k-ish is preferred but I might spend up to 30k if it's really worth it.

I am basically looking for quality, life and most importantly *YOUR* experience with the UPS. I might go with the refurbished APCs (but if they are done locally in Pakistan then I'll probably avoid them I guess) or the Homage HEL (700W/1400W) Model of the UPS, what is your opinion on them?

Thank you very much for your time!
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Hey bro,

I have been making my own pure sine wave ups and it full fills your complete requirement. You can check the review at: https://www.pakgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=228083&page=21&p=2839198#post2839198
I have sold a lot of units here. You can ask the guy for review in the above mentioned thread
 
Yasir Nadeem

Yasir Nadeem

Seasoned
Jun 27, 2011
4,348
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44
Karachi
Xtreme10 said:
i m using apc for long time .. sightly used one .. i bought from this company www.uwt.com.pk .. i am using 1500va /980 watts with 2 external wet batteries ... i purchased @ 25k .. without internal batteries of apc .. refurbished ones were tho cheap but i went for slightly used .. it was almost new with one year warranty ...
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From what i know uniworld is for lahore only(?) also, did you buy the "Smart" variant or the "BACK-UPS" variant?
 
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