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Home Backup Power: Will run a fridge, freezer, sump pump and 1000 W microwave, fish tank light and air pump, home alarm system and garage door
Emergency Power: Will run essential electronics such as a 20" TV, radio, fan, mobile and cordless phone, and a 40 W emergency light
Small/Home Office Backup Power: Will run a laptop, desktop and 20" LCD or CRT monitor, 600 W office lamp, inkjet printer, 4-in-1copier/printer/fax/scanner, internet modem, VoIP phone, mobile phone and cordless phone
1800 W inverter with five 115 VAC power outlets for operating multiple devices simultaneously
Built-in transfer relay provides reliable backup power capability
Bright LED light provides illumination over the AC outlets when power outages occur; Digital LED display indicates battery capacity status and total wattage of the devices connected to the UBPS
Audible alarm signals before the UBPS runs out of battery power; Overload and over-temperature protection to ensure longer UBPS life
Integrated handles for easy transportation
Sealed, non-spillable 60 amp-hour AGM battery; Recharges from home AC wall outlet

Canadian Tire Warranty:

This product carries a 1 year exchange warranty redeemable at any Canadian Tire store.

GarrisonGarrison Back-up Power System, 1,800W

Overall Rating

3.1 out of 5

Quality

3.3 out of 5

Features

3.8 out of 5

Durability

2.9 out of 5

27 Home Backup Power: Will run a fridge, freezer, sump pump and 1000 W microwave, fish tank light and air pump, home alarm system and garage door. Emergency Power: Will run essential electronics such as a 20" TV, radio, fan, mobile and cordless phone, and a 40 W emergency light. Small/Home Office Backup Power: Will run a laptop, desktop and 20" LCD or CRT monitor, 600 W office lamp, inkjet printer, 4-in-1copier/printer/fax/scanner, internet modem, VoIP phone, mobile phone and cordless phone . 1800 W inverter with five 115 VAC power outlets for operating multiple devices simultaneously

Overall Rating

1 out of 5

Quality

1 out of 5

Features

5 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

WindsorSean

Location:Windsor, ON

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Unreliable

Date:March 30, 2012

"As others have said, this model is very unreliable and died for me after just over 1 year of use (out of warranty). I also received the E03 error which means the unit is not serviceable.

Hint for anyone with the same error; take out the batteries before disposing of it. They will be perfectly good and have significant value!"

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2 out of 5

Quality

1 out of 5

Features

3 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

NapaneeFirefighter

Location:Napanee, ontario

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worst purchase ever

Date:March 15, 2012

"I bought this unit and after 2 years when the power went out it was only putting out 60 volts from the inverter. I called Garrison about getting it repaired or buying parts (I knew it was not under warranty) their response was that the parts are not available and that this is considered a throw away unit. I advised a throw away is maybe a $30 item not a $300 to $500 unit but they said oh well there is nothing we can do have a nice day. Needless to say we now have a Generator back up system."

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2 out of 5

Quality

3 out of 5

Features

1 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

TheMGPony

Location:Canada BC, Gibsons

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As others have stated the problem is the batteries

Date:March 6, 2012

"The real main and damming failure is the battery size, 1800w at 12V = 150A that's 50A per 20AH cell!!!! In other words if you use it twice at rated capacity the tiny 60AH battery bank will be toasted beyond recovery!

I dismantled mine and after looking at it the Inverter is quite nice, well protected good electronics and even has a shunt to measure true battery Watts going out (It reads as load draw)

I would say if you are good at electronics second you buy it use the batteries that came with it for some thing ells, hook it up to 3 Car batteries and use a good quality battery charger and not the internal one! Given that it should do wonderfully. By doing this you can get a cheap 1800 inverter with a transfer switch built in, great for a technicaly inclined person starting their own off grid cabin w solar!

For those interested: It comes with 3 VRSLA Batteries at 21AH each wired in Parallel."

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1 out of 5

Quality

1 out of 5

Features

4 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

RingosChoice

Location:Sarnia, Ont

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Very Disappointed - believe the other bad reviews

Date:September 3, 2011

"Initially was very happy, was intended as the sump pump power backup. When first purchased, tested it numerous times, it worked and recharged successfully. But based on the other not-so-great reviews I committed to testing the unit once a month. At the first monthly test it failed...essentially broke (see below). Fortunately I was able to return it.

What happened - with the unit fully charged and then unplugged (to simulate power failure) the unit went into overload mode when the sump pump tried to run (code F04, beeps continuously). The prescribed remedy/reset is to unplug the load. That did not reset it...continued to flash code and beep. Only way to get it to stop was turn unit off (while unplugged) or plug unit into house receptacle. Unit would recharge successfully but once unit unplugged again (with no load plugged into it) it went into the same overload fault. Repeated this a few times with the same results. Key problem was it would go into overload mode without something even plugged into the unit.

Tested sump pump to ensure no changes to its power draw (have a separate meter for that)..there was no difference from the previous month. Is well below the max instantaneous power draw rating for the unit and well below the max continuous rating for the unit.

No hassle on the return/refund (as well under the 1 year warranty and fully explained the trouble shooting)."

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1 out of 5

Quality

1 out of 5

Features

1 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

ABDRAPER

Location:Ottawa

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Not usefull - E03 can't be fixed.

Date:July 28, 2011

"I have had this in line to a sump pump for about two years, and do not think it was ever used.
Had major power failure at cottage, so lugged it up and plugged fridge in. Fridge hummed for about 10 secs, then error 03 came on. I have looked and tried everything and don't seem to have a solution anywhere. You would think there would be a reset or even a replacement part or something!!!
Please do not bother buying this product under the current condition, unless unlimited waranty available."

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1 out of 5

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1 out of 5

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1 out of 5

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1 out of 5

alicema

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Very disappointed in this unit

Date:May 8, 2011

"The unit would kick in for power failure and then when the power came back on. the unit would not reset and had to be done manually. Really defeats the purpose that it was intended for."

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1 out of 5

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1 out of 5

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1 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

TBayer

Location:Thunder Bay

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A No-Go Right Out of the Box!

Date:December 17, 2010

"I tried to get this in the summer of 2010. The product wouldn't charge first time. I returned it for a replacement and that one wouldn't charge either. They tried plugging in the units in the store too!"

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Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Features

5 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

KennethB

Location:Parry Sound

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additional info

Date:October 31, 2010

"The unit worked excellant until the batteries died.

Like warpspeed's review, I replaced the batteries and found the charger burnt out. My unit had 3- 12 volt 20amp/hour batteries that I used small angle brackets and nuts and bolts to attach to the ($150) replacement's different terminals.

I also have MotoMaster PowerBox (#11-1815-0)with heavy duty 1200W inverter with the similar 60 Ah battery that I bought years before that is still going strong. It has boosting terminals which I have cabled to the Noma 1800's batteries and let it's 5 amp (12v) charger charge both.

(It would be a bonus if it were designed for a 12 volt output socket similar to other products.)

It is unfortunate that the week link in the Noma 1800 is the batteries and charger.

One additional note is that if the power is out for enough time to exhaust the batteries, the unit shuts off and must be manually re-turned on to recharge the batteries. Noma is aware and may re-design future models to recharge like a computer UPS."

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Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Quality

4 out of 5

Features

3 out of 5

Durability

3 out of 5

warpxspeed

Location:Kelowna, B.C

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Noma Backup Failure Solved

Date:October 3, 2010

"After 2-3years of use I have had 2 unites fail. In diagnosed and repairing I have noted the following.

1) the batteries (4x 12v20a) grow weak and fail. The unit does not indicate that the batteries should be replaced.
2) the internal battery charger burns out trying to keep up.

I replaced the batteries with 4 x 12v20a units but the post were different. The OEM were attached with a screw from the top of the post, the replacement on the side of the post. This required some creative wiring and hacking.

I replaced the internal charger with an automatic trickle charger. I have used both Product #11-1506-6, 12v2a Product #11-1507-4 12v2/4a. I removed the OEM charger completely. It is on a separate board and removes with 4 screws.

I cut the A/C wire and wired the A/C power to the panel where the OEM drew its power. I attached the 12v charger end to the batteries.

The Power system has worked better than new (faster charging)."

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Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Quality

4 out of 5

Features

3 out of 5

Durability

1 out of 5

FS316

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Short term solution

Date:September 23, 2010

"Bought one of the 1800 units 3 years ago as a backup power supply for an airbed needed due to being disabled. When purchased it would keep the bed inflated for 45 minutes before running out of energy. Yesterday the power went out and although it reads "Full", the power lasted 90 seconds. Not nearly enough.
Over the 3 years it lasted, it was only needed 4-6 times for more than a few minutes, it should have lasted longer."

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System turning off without warning

Question:

We have had this system for approx 2 years and it just started turning off without warning. We hit the power button and it turns back on with full power. Does this mean the system is no longer good. Should I be investing in a new back up?

Backup400

3 months, 4 weeks ago

Answer:

I had a similar issue, the unit showed error E03 before shutting off. If you see the same thing it means the controller board is dead and it is no longer useful.

The batteries will still be good however, you may want to remove them and save them for other uses or see if you can sell them to recoup some of the cost.

WindsorSean

- Windsor, ON

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Answer:

Please call Garrison at 1-800-268-6591 to speak with a technician.

CanadianTireTeam

3 months, 4 weeks ago

2 answers

I would like use this for my Master Craft 1/3 hp sump pump. Running wattage is 1000. Start up wattage is 3x that. Will this work?

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Thanks

Eastendgirl

- Toronto, ON

5 months, 1 week ago

Answer:

When you use the UBPS. please connect the unit to Wall outlet, it is not powerbox. If you use it as powerbox, there is risk it can not start the pump, you can test.

Anonymous

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Answer:

Based on the specification you have provided, it should be fine.

CanadianTireTeam

5 months ago

2 answers

Should I discharge and recharge the unit regularly or is it better let it pluged on the wall outlet and dont bother about it ?

Delrobar

6 months ago

Answer:

Plug in on the wall , not bother it.

Anonymous

6 months ago

Answer:

It is recommended to recharge after each use and at least once every 90 days.

CanadianTireTeam

6 months ago

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Power drops. there was a power drop yesterday (2 second) and the computers on the Noma went off, the power came straight back on but I had to reboot t

Anonymous

1 year, 1 month ago

Answer:

If you choose Garrison unit, it does not need to be reset when the AC power stored.

Anonymous

9 months ago

Answer:

Your question was cut off, but I think you are saying the unit failed. Lead batteries do fail. I think you can expect 3 to 5 years of service before the batteries need replacing.