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Lightwave UPS 1200VA | 720W Output | Line-Interactive with AVR | 3-Pin Output | Home and Office Devices
Extra headroom for a gaming tower, twin monitors and an inkjet printer through brownouts and outages.
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Lightwave UPS 1200VA, priced at KSh 10,000 at Mascom International, is a brand new and sealed line-interactive backup unit rated 1200VA with 720W of usable output and automatic voltage regulation. Our stock is Lightwave model LW-1200VA, supplying connected equipment through 3-pin sockets that take standard Kenyan plugs. It gives 120W more output than the Lightwave UPS 1000VA for setups that have outgrown a mid-sized unit. Inspect the Lightwave UPS 1200VA in person at Mascom International, First Floor Room 4, Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, where it can be powered on and checked.
Built for gamers, video editors, small accounting firms and CCTV installers across Kenya, the Lightwave UPS 1200VA carries heavier combined loads than entry units manage. Picture a month-end evening in Upper Hill: a desktop, two monitors and an inkjet printer working through payroll when the grid trips. Without backup, the machine dies mid-upload and the client file may be lost. With this unit connected, the battery carries the load long enough to finish the step, save and shut down safely. It also suits a DVR with cameras guarding a shop overnight, where a gap in footage during a cut is exactly what an intruder hopes for.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that steer buyers toward the biggest unit on the shelf, Mascom International sizes the UPS to your real wattage. At KSh 10,000, the Lightwave UPS 1200VA costs KSh 3,000 less than the APC Easy UPS 800VA while offering a higher VA rating, and KSh 5,000 less than the Lightwave UPS 2000VA. At Mascom International, we're seeing more home gamers and small studios choose this size after a first UPS proved too small. Ask on WhatsApp, or visit Kimathi Street to try the Lightwave UPS 1200VA under load.
Common Questions About the Lightwave UPS 1200VA
How much does the Lightwave UPS 1200VA cost in Kenya?
The Lightwave UPS 1200VA costs KSh 10,000 brand new at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That figure covers the 24-month warranty against manufacturing defects plus pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya. Compared with the Lightwave UPS 1000VA at KSh 7,500, you pay KSh 2,500 more for 120W of extra output. Stepping further up to the Lightwave UPS 2000VA costs KSh 15,000, so this unit fills the gap for loads between 600W and 720W.
Is the Lightwave UPS 1200VA enough for a gaming PC?
The Lightwave UPS 1200VA suits a mid-range gaming PC with one monitor, as long as the combined draw during play stays inside 720W. A power supply rated 650W rarely pulls that full figure in a game, but a high-end graphics card can push a system close to the limit. If your rig uses a top-tier card, or two monitors plus speakers, look at the Lightwave UPS 2000VA instead. A PS5 or Xbox with a TV sits well within range.
How does the Lightwave UPS 1200VA compare with the APC Easy UPS 800VA?
The Lightwave UPS 1200VA offers a larger 1200VA rating for KSh 10,000, while the APC Easy UPS 800VA sells for KSh 13,000 at Mascom International. That means more capacity for KSh 3,000 less with the Lightwave. APC's advantage is brand recognition and the extensive documentation that bank and corporate IT teams sometimes insist on. Buy the APC if a tender or company policy names it; buy the Lightwave if you want more VA per shilling for your own home or business.
Will the Lightwave UPS 1200VA protect equipment during the long rains and lightning storms?
The Lightwave UPS 1200VA guards against brownouts, voltage swings and the rough power that often follows a storm outage, all familiar in Kisumu, Kakamega and Kericho during the rains. Its AVR corrects unstable supply and its battery covers short cuts. No UPS can stop a direct lightning strike on your building, though, so unplug sensitive equipment from the wall during severe storms. Pairing the UPS with proper earthing on your premises gives stronger protection.
Can the Lightwave UPS 1200VA support two computers in a small office?
Yes, two basic office desktops with their monitors can share the Lightwave UPS 1200VA if the total stays under 720W. Add up each computer and screen from their labels, then include the router if it shares the unit. Small clinics and law offices tell us they protect a reception PC and a records PC this way. Expect backup to shorten as you add machines, since the same battery feeds every connected device.
What does AVR do on the Lightwave UPS 1200VA?
AVR, or automatic voltage regulation, lets the Lightwave UPS 1200VA fix low or high mains voltage without touching its battery. When supply sags, a built-in transformer boosts it; when it climbs too high, the unit trims it back. Your computer sees steadier power, and the battery is kept for actual outages. That saves battery cycles, so replacement comes later. Units without AVR jump to battery at every dip, wearing it out faster.
Who should buy the Lightwave UPS 1200VA and who should skip it?
Buy the Lightwave UPS 1200VA if your load has grown past what a 600W unit carries, such as a gaming PC, a two-computer desk or a CCTV system with an inkjet printer. Skip it if one ordinary desktop is all you protect; the Lightwave UPS 650VA handles that for KSh 4,800 less. Skip it too for server racks or a whole office floor, where the Lightwave UPS 3000VA at KSh 22,500 fits better.
Will the Lightwave UPS 1200VA work with a CCTV DVR and cameras?
The Lightwave UPS 1200VA can keep a DVR or NVR and a set of wired cameras recording through a power cut, which prevents gaps in footage when intruders cut the supply. Check the wattage of the recorder and the camera power supply or PoE switch, then keep the total well inside 720W. Warehouse owners in Industrial Area and homeowners in Karen ask us for exactly this setup to keep recording through the night.
Technical Specifications
Power Capacity
- 1200VA rating — the step above mid-size units, built for desks carrying several devices at once.
- 720W real output — the total wattage limit across every device plugged into the unit.
- Power factor of 0.6 — 720W divided by 1200VA, the usable share of the headline rating.
- 120W more than the Lightwave UPS 1000VA and 360W more than the Lightwave UPS 650VA.
- Covers a mid-range gaming PC, two office desktops, or a CCTV recorder with its cameras.
Voltage Regulation and Protection
- Line-interactive circuitry regulates incoming mains continuously and hands over to battery only during a full outage.
- AVR uses a transformer to raise weak voltage and lower high voltage back toward normal levels.
- Keeps graphics cards and power supplies away from the sags that cause crashes during heavy use.
- Absorbs rough supply when power returns after a storm cut, before it reaches your equipment.
- Sounds an alarm when the load passes its rated capacity, prompting you to disconnect a device.
Battery and Backup
- Factory-fitted internal battery charges whenever the UPS is connected to a working mains socket.
- Heavier loads drain the battery faster; light loads such as a router extend backup considerably.
- Designed as a bridge to save work, finish a match or complete an upload, then shut down properly.
- Replaceable battery keeps the unit in service once the original battery loses its capacity.
- Matching Lightwave 12V replacement batteries are sold at Mascom International; our team confirms the right capacity.
Outlets and Connectivity
- 3-pin output sockets fit standard Kenyan plugs from gaming towers, monitors, DVRs and printers.
- Connect the computer and primary screen first, then smaller devices, so the essentials always get power.
- Inkjet printers can share the unit; laser printers, heaters and fridges should stay on the wall.
- A power strip on one outlet adds sockets, but its load still counts toward the 720W total.
- Cables from the DVR, router and monitor can all run back to one unit, keeping wiring tidy.
Build and Controls
- Larger tower housing than entry units, sized to stand on the floor beside a desk or equipment rack.
- Front switch powers connected equipment on and off without unplugging the UPS from mains.
- Beeps during battery use and overload, giving a clear signal when action is needed.
- Needs open air around its vents; avoid enclosed cabinets in warm offices and coastal heat in Mombasa.
- Arrives brand new and sealed with model code LW-1200VA noted for your warranty records.
Package Contents
The Lightwave UPS 1200VA ships brand new in a sealed carton, battery installed and ready to charge. At our Nairobi CBD counter, staff can open the box, plug it in and demonstrate the switch to battery so you leave confident it works. Included cables and printed material may change from one shipment to the next; send a WhatsApp message if you need those details before ordering. Give it a full charge on mains before connecting your gaming rig or office machines.
Warranty
Your Lightwave UPS 1200VA is protected by a 24-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects. Claims are handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk, Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street; bring the unit and your receipt so our technicians can inspect it and process the claim.
Where to Buy the Lightwave UPS 1200VA in Kenya
Mascom International keeps the Lightwave UPS 1200VA on the shelf at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Come in Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and bring your PC's power supply rating so we can check your load against the 720W output. The casing colour varies by shipment, so ask us which finish is available today.
Our sales team answers on all three of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order is pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Same-day delivery covers Nairobi and its environs, and Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Kakamega and Kericho receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your unit carries the 24-month warranty set out above.
You get accurate specifications, a fair posted price and after-sales backing from a walk-in store that will still be here when you need it.
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