Question 1

What if someone wanted to use this item for, let's say, a sump pump.  Whould this be a good idea!???

Accepted Answer

I am an engineer for Schneider Electric. These Are not designed to run motor loads due to the in rush current of a motor when it starts. There are better alternatives for that particular application such as a basement watch dog that has a DC motor with high current capability and a charging system. To even consider running a sump pump on a UPS it must be sized at least 6 times the motors run current.  1/2 HP sump pump on average pulls 10 amps running. Which would mean a UPS capable of delivering 60 amps. 60x120= 7.2kW or about 8 times the power that this UPS is capable of delivering. Even considering only the running amps of this UPS and a 1/2 HP pump it would be overloaded as 900 watts equates to 7.5 amps.

Question 2

There appears to be 8 outputs, how many are actually Battery outputs and not just surge protected outputs?

Accepted Answer

As mentioned, all of the outlets in this series are battery-protected.  The number of outlets will depend on model.  Since this Amazon Q/A is being attached to multiple models, here's the count for all the models in this series (based on APC's product manuals):SMT750, SMT1000RM2U, SMT1500RM2U - 6 outletsSMT1000, SMT1500, SMT2200, SMT2200RM2U, SMT3000RM2U - 8 outletsSMT3000, SMT3000RM2U (230v) - 9 outlets (8 15A, 1 20A)

Question 3

Does the 1500VA pull 15amps or does it just need to be put on a 15 amp circuit?

Accepted Answer

Assuming 120v at the outlet, 1500VA would be about 12.5 amps.  I doubt the UPS would draw that much unless under 100% load.  If that's the case, you likely need a larger model.  Perhaps if it we're under 100% load and charging the batteries...  In any case, a residential outlet should be rated to at least 15 amps...

Question 4

what type of wall plug does it use?  canit plus into a standard outlet type?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the model you get.  The 750VA, 1000VA and 1500VA models all have standard 15A plugs.  The 2200VA model uses a 20A plug and needs a 20A outlet (and circuit, of course).  Then 3000VA model uses a 30A locking plug and needs a corresponding outlet and circuit.

ASIN	B002MZW5JU
Battery Average Life	8 minutes
Battery Cell Composition	Alkaline
Battery Cell Type	Alkaline
Battery Charge Time	3 hours
Best Sellers Rank	#2,103 in Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply Units
Brand	APC
Built-In Media	Surge Protector
Charging Time	3 hours
Color	BLACK
Connector Type	NEMA, USB
Customer Reviews	4.4 out of 5 stars 166 Reviews
Enclosure Material	Metal
Form Factor	Compact
Frequency Range	50-60 Hz +/- 3 Hz
Global Trade Identification Number	00731304268666
Input Voltage	120 volts_of_alternating_current
Item Dimensions	17.28 x 6.73 x 8.62 inches
Item Part Number	SMT1500
Item Weight	24090 g
Manufacturer	Petra Industries, Inc. - Consumer Electronics Replen
Material	Metal
Maximum Power	1000 watts
Mfr Part Number	SMT1500
Model Number	MAIN-76781
Number of Items	1
Number of Outlets	8
Output Current	8.17 A
Output Voltage	120 volts_of_alternating_current
Output Wattage	980 watts
Power Plug Type	Type A - 2 pin (North American)
Runtime	13 minutes
Specification Met	Energy Star
Surge Protection Rating	459 Joules
UPC	014444457887 012300074582 071030569102 643749352261 014445073529 804993337286 601000717174 803982825377 031111817805 610373752804 088021282964 012303265505 640206647915 031112583020 073130426866 767872179035 731304268666 782386097989 737874829719
Unit Count	1 Count
Voltage	120 volts
Warranty Description	3 years repair or replace (excluding battery) and 2 year for battery
Wattage	980 watts

APC MAIN-76781 Smart-UPS 1500VA UPS Battery Backup with Pure Sine Wave Output (SMT1500)

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