Heterosexual male in his early 30s after a long-term relationship finds himself not really interested in the opposite sex. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I connect the replacement batteries in my UPS? [more inside]
posted by lockedroomguy on Oct 8, 2009 - 6 answers

What's a good, small and basic UPS for just backing up up my T-mobile VOIP/wifi router device and possibly a cable modem? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Sep 16, 2009 - 8 answers

Old building with old wiring + AC compressor = flickering lights. A question about electronics and possibly using an uninterruptible power supply to even out the electricity supplied to sensitive electronics. Details and question inside. [more inside]
posted by Osrinith on Aug 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Will a surge protector or UPS plugged into an ungrounded outlet do anything to protect my electronics in the event of a power surge? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Jul 30, 2009 - 8 answers

I used to have a brown UPS drives hat. It was the old style with the plastic buckle. It was given to me in 1998 or so by a UPS driver that I randomly asked if he knew where I could get a hat from. I was doing a school project where I wore a different style of hat every week for the entire school year. Anyway. At some point I lost the hat. I would like to get another one. Anyone know where I can get it, or just really sturdy hats with the nice plastic snap buckles any more? The ones with the holes and pegs in them. [more inside]
posted by JonnyRotten on May 19, 2009 - 3 answers

I have a 850va 425w UPS battery backup with only 2 outlets. There is a small server, speakers, home theater projecter, lcd monitor, and router connected to a power strip. The power strip and a desktop plug into the UPS. Is this setup safe? I am concerned about short 1-second interruptions caused by bad electrical connections rather than power outages.
posted by lpctstr; on Apr 25, 2009 - 8 answers

OS X and a APC UPS - clever solutions? [more inside]
posted by xmutex on Sep 26, 2008 - 6 answers

Hey all, I need to find 4 rackmount kits for 4 APC SURDT5000XLT ups's today in the Los Angeles area. Does anyone have a line on somewhere that might carry these in stock so I can pick them up today? I have a 5 am install time, so the morning is no good. HELP!
posted by brent_h on Jul 1, 2008 - 3 answers

Which is the best shipping service to use for moving? USPS, Fedex, or UPS? I would like them to come to my house. [more inside]
posted by lunasol on May 27, 2008 - 10 answers

Diesel generator question: What is the typical fuel consumption rate of a 5kW, 10kW or 20kW unit at various load factors? How much does this vary (in litres per hour, or per day) between the same sizes of unit from different manufacturers? [more inside]
posted by thewalrus on Apr 28, 2008 - 2 answers

I am using a computerized telephone management system called Advanced Call Center. One of its features is it emails me whenever I receive a call at my business. That feature needs and uses the Telephone Applications Programming Interface (TAPI) feature within Outlook to function. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on Apr 20, 2008 - 4 answers

Frequent power-outages are harshing my computer mellow. A reliable, battery-equipped UPS sounds like the answer. What brands and models should I be looking at? [more inside]
posted by Gordion Knott on Mar 12, 2008 - 10 answers

Can I fit a bigger battery in this UPS? [more inside]
posted by PowerCat on Feb 12, 2008 - 10 answers

How to best protect electrical equipment in a underground utility room? [more inside]
posted by colecovizion on Jan 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Can someone point me to a phone number for UPS where I can get a real person on the line? I've tried navigating their annoying phone menus and sent an email (easier to ignore than a phone call), but can't get to a real person. [more inside]
posted by blaneyphoto on Jan 4, 2008 - 14 answers

What more can I do to maximize my chances of recompense with regards to an eee pc stolen during shipment from Newegg via UPS? [more inside]
posted by Skwirl on Jan 4, 2008 - 17 answers

UPS delivery apparently stolen off my front porch. Ideas for next steps, from anyone else who's been through this? [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison on Jan 3, 2008 - 18 answers

What is wrong with my surge protector??!! [more inside]
posted by Hargrimm on Nov 28, 2007 - 13 answers

Has anyone living in Canada bought cameras from B&H? [more inside]
posted by reformedjerk on Oct 10, 2007 - 10 answers

There seems to be no pattern at all re. whether Amazon ships to me via UPS or USPS. Since USPS is much, much more convenient for me, is there any way to influence this in the future? [more inside]
posted by lorimer on Oct 6, 2007 - 11 answers

Looking for Power Consultants for Data Centers that service the NY-Metro Area. Can anyone make any recommendations on 15-25 kva UPS systems and engineering firms/contractors who can help implement this from end-to-end ? Or even point me into the right direction so i can code call myself. [more inside]
posted by hboogz on Oct 2, 2007 - 1 answer

Pre-paid international shipping? I'd like to have someone drop something off in Germany and have the item shipped to me in Canada at my expense. Simpler is better. [more inside]
posted by tiamat on Sep 26, 2007 - 3 answers

I need to add grounding to an outlet. How bad an idea is it to chain the ground to the ground of another outlet that is on a different circuit a few feet up from that one? [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine on Jul 24, 2007 - 12 answers

Which UPS units to buy? I want one on which the power failure audible warning can be turned off permanently. [more inside]
posted by reddot on Feb 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Is the noise of my uninterruptable power supply (APC BE650R) normal? [more inside]
posted by Yogurt on Nov 15, 2006 - 14 answers

Fedex gave my package to my random neighbor without asking me. WTF?! Isn't this a violation of privacy, some kind of breach of contract, and a financial risk to me? [more inside]
posted by kookoobirdz on Nov 13, 2006 - 28 answers

I got into a debate the other day with my boss, who is absolutely anal-retentive about everything power related (to the point where he scolds me for leaving fluorescent lights turned on if I'm not using the room). [more inside]
posted by melorama on Nov 11, 2006 - 17 answers

Why do women like UPS drivers? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 9, 2006 - 51 answers

I am expecting two UPS packages, and I have no way to sign for them. Where can I get them delivered in Seattle for me? As usual, there's [more inside]
posted by spinifex23 on Oct 16, 2006 - 13 answers

What does UPS Ground charge for a one-time pickup at my house if I don't have an account? And is it a per-pickup or per-package charge? I have wasted an hour trying to figure this out on their website, and their cost calculator isn't clear either. I seem to remember about 5 years ago pickups were free but you had to get on the next day's schedule.
posted by chef_boyardee on Sep 18, 2006 - 7 answers

A company was able to send us (domestic U.S.) a board game by something called "UPS Ground S.D.P." Black label, all handwritten, no billing details on the label, and a tracking number like "K58375718" which is absolutely untrackable on the ups.com website. What is this? How come almost everyone else (and myself) uses the large UPS shipping labels and 1Zxxxxx tracking numbers but they don't?
posted by zek on Sep 8, 2006 - 7 answers

How come all UPS drivers have mustaches? [more inside]
posted by petsounds on Aug 4, 2006 - 36 answers

How can I decline/avoid UPS and Fedex's #$!@ing "signature required in person" deliveries? I don't want to drive to any more farflung warehouses just to get my stuff! [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Jun 8, 2006 - 39 answers

Is there a way to import UPS tracking information into an MS Excel document? [more inside]
posted by dripdripdrop on May 29, 2006 - 6 answers

Can I claim compensation for a hotel room from UPS? We have been forced to stay an extra night (at full cost) because UPS has not delivered a very important document. [more inside]
posted by xoe26 on Feb 6, 2006 - 28 answers

I have two UPS boxes (APC CS 500 and APC ES 500). Both have this issue: I have two machines plugged into it. I shut the power off. What's supposed to happen is that the UPS is supposed to power the boxes for X number of minutes on its battery, but what actually happens is both machines shut right down in that second when the thing(s) go(es) to battery. Any ideas why? Isn't that... wrong?
posted by xmutex on Dec 5, 2005 - 24 answers

If I have a power cut when I'm not at my computer, my UPS will keep my computers running until Windows can close down automatically and gracefully. But how do I get my Maxtor network storage to shut down? The UPS interface allows windows to call software before it closes...what software do I call to close my drive down? Or is the drive safe if it has its power cut off?
posted by krunk on Nov 16, 2005 - 6 answers

Has anyone here looked into the best priced shipping options at their work? Our office seems to ship nearly 85% UPS and I was wondering if anyone has opted for another carrier that was as reliable and was cheaper?
posted by keep it tight on Nov 7, 2005 - 11 answers

If you know how to decode UPS tracking information, please look inside. [more inside]
posted by Kwantsar on Oct 21, 2005 - 11 answers

Today the UPS guy dropped off some ground packages at my door. Problem is, they for the former occupant of the house, not me. I shouted after him that the packages weren't for me, but he couldn't be bothered to stop. (He HAD to have heard me.) I don't know how to contact the former occupant to tell her I have her packages, and I don't know the new address to tell UPS to send them to. I tried looking on the UPS webpage, and it isn't much help. They don't look like anything vital (a small package each from Target.com and Amazon). What should I do with these things? Hang on to them a few days and see if the former occupant comes knocking on the door? What if she never claims them?
posted by Shoeburyness on Nov 9, 2004 - 20 answers

When a person chooses to send a package via UPS or FedEx, and s/he chooses not to opt for the premium one- or two-day delivery, will the carrier hold the package (rather than delivering it) at the nearest hub for a day or two to spite the tightwad shipper? In other words, if they could deliver it faster than promised without incurring extra expense, do they still delay the parcel's delivery so the service isn't any faster than promised?
posted by trharlan on Feb 10, 2004 - 14 answers