Battery Backup

[B&CinB.C.]

Which one are you using? Any one with pass through charging will switch back automatically but not all models have this.

I'm waiting for an Ecoflow River 3 to arrive . Is this something I'll have to watch for ?

 

[VintageReefer]

I'm waiting for an Ecoflow River 3 to arrive . Is this something I'll have to watch for ?

River 3 is a newer released model that has pass through charging and ups functionality so this is not an issue

Will mention…river 3 is on sale for $210 and is only 286 wh and there are other brand new released models from other brands that are almost 4x the runtime for $315 (sale price plus promo code - model just came out this week)

Oupes Exodus 1200
992 wh
$700 will be future price but they are doing 50% off this month because it’s a brand new model they released, and if you are on their email list you get an extra 5% off with code exodus12

Bringing the price down to $315 for 992wh of runtime. And more outlets and ports. This model does also have pass through charging, app control and ups functionality

Link: https://a.co/d/6Xs4l3f

The river 3 plus with the upgrade battery is On sale for $618 and provides 858wh of capacity

Twice the price, less ports, still less capacity

 

[Dragen Fiend]

I'm waiting for an Ecoflow River 3 to arrive . Is this something I'll have to watch for ?

I use it, works fine. No issues.

 

[ajmckay]

No, I haven't done the math. End of the day, get the most capacity you have the budget and space for. If you're looking to add batteries to a ups, I would only use a high quality unit with active cooling(built in fans). Such as this unit, which I use. I found mine used for $100 with bad batteries. The smaller cheap ones will not last very long being ran hours on end like that. I only need mine to last until a hurricane passes then I get out the generator. So I run the entire tank and tv/ lights. If I reduced to just a return pump it would last days. But I don't need that, some may..

Thanks!

This is the one I have: https://tripplite.eaton.com/smartpr...ps-avr-tower-lcd-usb-10-outlets~SMART1500LCDT

Got it from a friend who was getting rid of some from his work. I'll need to figure out how to calculate run time for deep cycle 12v batteries. Because I get it get the biggest you can afford but I don't want to spend $200 on a battery and then it only runs the tank for an hour lol. I'm in Michigan so the intention for this is to run the tank for at least 1/2 a day of possible. That gives time for any storms to pass and if I'm out of town or at work gives me time to get home or call a friend to set up the generator.

 

[Reefering1]

Thanks!

This is the one I have: https://tripplite.eaton.com/smartpr...ps-avr-tower-lcd-usb-10-outlets~SMART1500LCDT

Got it from a friend who was getting rid of some from his work. I'll need to figure out how to calculate run time for deep cycle 12v batteries. Because I get it get the biggest you can afford but I don't want to spend $200 on a battery and then it only runs the tank for an hour lol. I'm in Michigan so the intention for this is to run the tank for at least 1/2 a day of possible. That gives time for any storms to pass and if I'm out of town or at work gives me time to get home or call a friend to set up the generator.

Well, not sure that one is actively cooled. Does it have a fan? And it's 24v so you would need (2) $200 batteries for the agm type. Regular sla batteries will work just as well(maybe not as long life) @ 1/2 the price. But if my system has 4 batteries, and runs my tank 18 hours(was still going but I got tierd hearing it beep)- with 2 batteries I would imagine you would get about 3-400w for 18hours.

 

[ajmckay]

Well, not sure that one is actively cooled. Does it have a fan? And it's 24v so you would need (2) $200 batteries for the agm type. Regular sla batteries will work just as well(maybe not as long life) @ 1/2 the price. But if my system has 4 batteries, and runs my tank 18 hours(was still going but I got tierd hearing it beep)- with 2 batteries I would imagine you would get about 3-400w for 18hours.

It does have a fan yes. And you're right... It has 2 internal batteries in series.

Really that would be ideal... 18 hours of emergency power at the ready is probably all I need to be 100% sure I can get the generator running.

 

[VintageReefer]

It does have a fan yes. And you're right... It has 2 internal batteries in series.

Really that would be ideal... 18 hours of emergency power at the ready is probably all I need to be 100% sure I can get the generator running.

What gear do you want to run for 18 hours ?