I'm thinking dead.<BR><BR>I run my APC 1000 Pro on regular outlet. If you were drawing more amps than needed, you would blow a fuse, trip a breaker, catch the house on fire if none of the above.

I have a APC Back UPS PRO 1000.<BR><BR>The batteries died in it a few months ago and were recycled. I want to adapt this unit for use with a car battery for some testing.

And since this UPS from APC is currently being discounted by 20%, now's the perfect time to buy. APC BR1000G Back-UPS Pro eight outlet uninterruptible power supply for $94.99 (Opens in a new ...