I actually have both battery and generator. I have two Ecotech batteries (in parallel) on my main recirculation pump. I also bought a mobile generator that I can plug the major components in to within about 20-30 minutes.
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GENERATORS ARE KING but if you don't have one or can't have one then a battery backup is the next best thing.
It's always a good time to have a battery backup for your aquarium that could run a few key pieces of equipment during a power outage but which ones are the best?
Power outages are going to happen, and unless you have a generator as a backup, the next best thing is a battery backup for your pumps and powerheads. In just a little time without power dissolved oxygen levels start to deplete, which can result in livestock loss. Keeping water moving and encouraging gas exchange at the surface of the aquarium, you can buy yourself valuable time while waiting for restoration of power. But which batter backup are best and which one should you have for your pumps? Let's discuss it today by polling the community!
1. What is the BEST battery back up to have for your aquarium?
2. Do you have a battery backup just in case you lose power and what brand and model is it?
I have a vortech back up for my MP 40’s but need a back up for return pump. We are prepared to use generator if needed too. Just purchased an alarm to let me know if power goes out while I’m asleep. Not sure how exactly it works.
+1 same exact battery backup and future plan.I have the Ecotech battery backup (pictured above). I like how much runtime it gives, versus a traditional UPS.
I plan to add a generator in the near future, but power outages here are very infrequent.
Is it possible to change the poll so that you can pick two answers? I have both battery back up, solar and a generator.
You can and should replace the batteries every 3 yearsOne significant issue with a lead acid battery backup is that they goes bad within ~3 years. Then it is just a false sense of security, as it can last <1 hour. Happened to me once on a used Ecotech backup, and then again with one I bought new after roughly 3 years .
Had a hurricane kill power, and the MP40wQD had under an hour of run time.... yikes. Now I put voltage meters on them, so I can gauge battery health pretty easily. Then one can replace the internal battery for $40!
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