Help in buying UPS

[Gaurav]

I want to buy new UPS a branded one (500VA or 650VA) but i am confused which one to buy. looked through various brands on the internet such as powersafe, APC. The UPS should have a good voltage management system and i mean really good. my old UPS automatically shifts to Backup mode whenever there is a high or low voltage problem and it does not come back to normal mode, though it should. help me with new UPS

[NIGHTMARE]

go for APC

[Gaurav]

which one I mean model 500VA or 650VA, do you have any idea of the price of both in delhi.

[Lucky_star]

In apc two of the three plugs are backupped with battery. The other one simply has a Surge Protector, no battery supply during power loss.

I am usin WeP 500 since last 1.5 years, and its still giving me 20 minutes of backup with my 17" monitor turned on...

[Gaurav]

ya, I looked to that feature too , how is powersafe?

[NIGHTMARE]

its ok

[Lucky_star]

I haven't used Powersafe.

[shantanu]

APC or numeric are considered very good , in addition POwer safe is also very good.. APC 500 is better , if you dont have 19" screen then only.

[premsharma]

Originally Posted by Gaurav

which one I mean model 500VA or 650VA, do you have any idea of the price of both in delhi.

APC 500 VA should be 2000+ in Delhi. Bought it 2 years backs. Worked fine. Got replaced just 10 days before completion of 2 years. Great warranty & service.
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Originally Posted by shantanu_webmaster

APC or numeric are considered very good , in addition POwer safe is also very good.. APC 500 is better , if you dont have 19" screen then only.

Will APC 800 VA enough for C2D setup with 19" wide TFT and all other usual stuff. Any idea of cost? Is Powersafe available in Delhi??

[shantanu]

APC 800 VA will be more than enough !!! if you can than Go for it ;

ITS GREAT

[premsharma]

Originally Posted by shantanu_webmaster

APC 800 VA will be more than enough !!! if you can than Go for it ;

ITS GREAT

Where can i get it? Approximate price??

[shantanu]

approx pricing would be around 4k , and in nehru place in delhi oyu will easily find mediatech dealers.

[premsharma]

Originally Posted by shantanu_webmaster

approx pricing would be around 4k , and in nehru place in delhi oyu will easily find mediatech dealers.

mediatech is for APC or ATI gfx cards?

[shantanu]

Media tech is a importer like RASHI,

i think you are confusing in leadtek...

the company (mediatech) deals in many products from many brands

but yes meaditech also imports GFx cards AFAIK

[ranjan2001]

Asked from comnet vision nehru place, they deal in APC
500VA Rs 2050/-
650VA Rs 2800/-
850VA Rs 4500/-

[hailgautam]

The switch in my APS UPS broke down. I used to keep it on the ground and switch it on with the thumb finger of the foot. After few days it came out. Then I used to use a Ball Point Pen Refill, that worked for a few days and then that to stoped working.

Bad switch i must say.

[premsharma]

Originally Posted by ranjan2001

Asked from comnet vision nehru place, they deal in APC
500VA Rs 2050/-
650VA Rs 2800/-
850VA Rs 4500/-

Can you give some contact no or online thing as i am not based at Delhi.

[ranjan2001]

APC dealer
Comnet Vision
Mr. Juneja (Sales retail) mobile no. 09899696135
B-1, Aggarwal Bhawan,
35-36 Nehru Place New delhi 19.

[on_the_rocks]

Originally Posted by ranjan2001

Asked from comnet vision nehru place, they deal in APC
500VA Rs 2050/-
650VA Rs 2800/-
850VA Rs 4500/-

you sure of the prices ..... I got apc 650 VA for 5200rs ????
last month....Nehru Place....

Man I am screwed robbed in daylight...

[ranjan2001]

Man I am screwed robbed in daylight...

I hope they told me the right price u can call & check.
Robbing in nehru place is quite common if ur not aware of this forum, thats why we guys hang out here.

[Gaurav]

Originally Posted by on_the_rocks

you sure of the prices ..... I got apc 650 VA for 5200rs ????
last month....Nehru Place....

Man I am screwed robbed in daylight...

my god.... how come did you managed to pay such a high price for that one. it's around Rs.3300 at a shop near my house (he'll arrange it for me) but now i am going to purchase it from comnet nehru place for rs 2800 . though 40km away from my home but can manage to go that much for my pricey machine

[ranjan2001]

I guess 4% taxes are extra on those prices.

[on_the_rocks]

Originally Posted by ranjan2001

I guess 4% taxes are extra on those prices.

Man i am screwed ... I remember guy telling me 6000 and i bargained for about 15 min he reduced the prices by 800rs after telling me that he is giving me at company prices.... and he did tell 500VA to be 2200 i think but told me that 650va is so expensive because of two batteries and higher capacity board... he told me whatnot.....

I guess with stories he told me the guy was really convincing.... So he must have deserved the extra cash

[ranjan2001]

Sad to know about such a daylite robbery, can u tell ur exact model name no, just in case u may have got a different model which may be pricey

[premsharma]

Originally Posted by ranjan2001

I hope they told me the right price u can call & check.
Robbing in nehru place is quite common if ur not aware of this forum, thats why we guys hang out here.

Thanks for giving price & contact. Price is difficult to belive, everybody quoting different for Back-UPS RS 800 [the one I wanted] from 5000 to 6000.
Meantime I checked with APC headquarters in Bangalore and requested them to indicate price to me so that I know how much I am robbed?

They quoted me Rs 4995/ So I new that I am only robbed by Rs 300 because my little dealer who orders from Noida is giving me for 5300. It might be arround 4500 - 5000 at Delhi. Check the exact model from APC site, they have many variants.

650 VA is arround 3000 - 3500. Really don't know if twin batteries, then may be costly. Twin batteries will only help in longer back up, it will not solve the problem, if you need more VA for high end machine.

[ranjan2001]

Thats why I said that there may be some expensive models in the range, best is to call & check.

[thewisecrab]

DB electronics is a good branded option as they specialize in UPS's
Emerson,TATA lierbert are also good options

[sourishzzz1234]

Doesnt MAtter with the name.
I have been using Admiral UPS since last 4+ Years without any Problems..
Not even changed My Battery..
I have Frequent Power Cuts But it doesnt matter all...
Only con->Backup time <25min....

[Gaurav]

thank you all for your valuable support and suggestions, finally settled with an APC 500VA one, good looks too, will have to use a multiplug for using my modem (ADSL) in conjunction with the monitor. never mind, I am happy