Battery backups!

Kingsley_Reef

Valuable Member
View Badges
Joined
Jul 22, 2018
Messages
2,021
Reaction score
5,397
Location
Pennsylvania
Rating - 100%
3   0   0
first snowstorm and small power outage this morning tank didn’t drop temp much but really got me worried bout future outages what do you use for battery backups ? How long do they really last? What do you run just powerhead and heater?
 
Whoever answers this, “please” keep the answer simple. I have the same question(s), and most of the information out there assumes one has a PhD in electrical engineering. I’m sure I speak for @VB313 as well as myself when I say that we just want to have basic flow, oxygenation, and possibly some heat for a reasonable amount of time after an outage. Something in the 1-5 day range (since beyond that, I assume a generator is needed.) “Thanks” in advance to all the great R2R members! :)
 

WHAT DO YOU ALWAYS RUN OUT OF AT THE WORST TIME?

  • Salt mix

    Votes: 11 15.7%
  • Fish or coral food

    Votes: 4 5.7%
  • Test kits or reagents

    Votes: 6 8.6%
  • Filter media or replacement fleece

    Votes: 4 5.7%
  • RO/DI filters or supplies

    Votes: 11 15.7%
  • Fragging and repair supplies, like glue or epoxy

    Votes: 8 11.4%
  • I keep a backup of everything

    Votes: 20 28.6%
  • Other (Post in the comments)

    Votes: 6 8.6%
Back
Top
Home
Post thread…
Market
What's new