DIY Ecotech Battery Backup for $60

[Clayton Jessup]

Thank you very much very informative on how to create my own battery back up for my MP10’s

 

[MikeO5422]

This is great. I was looking for a 75ah battery but I couldn't find one even close to 80 dollars. Do u have a look for the one u used?

 

[DBR_Reef]

This is great. I was looking for a 75ah battery but I couldn't find one even close to 80 dollars. Do u have a look for the one u used?

I bought an interstate battery (I like the brand) from a boating shop I know- It looks like prices might have gone up or they gave me a good deal- I did say I didn't care about age- as it is more the cycles that deteriorate the battery than age. I don't know where to find one online, but outdoor stores will have them. Walmart has 109 amp hour batteries for $80 and smaller ones for cheaper. I've heard there batteries are junk, but as you are not putting many cycles on them, it might be fine. https://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-27DC-Marine-RV-Deep-Cycle-Battery/164242687 I would check out gander mountain, field and stream, ***** sporting, etc. and maybe look for a coupon.

 

[Greenstreet.1]

This is part of what makes R2R the best spot around.

Thank you very much for sharing I will be joining the team.

 

[MikeO5422]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at this 50aH battery - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQX5GSC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

This should work correct?

 

[DBR_Reef]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at this 50aH battery - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KQX5GSC/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

This should work correct?

That will work, but you might look locally- These batteries are very heavy and have to be shipped special, so they will be cheaper locally, I think

 

[MikeO5422]

Made it, works great and super easy. I am gonna see if I can get a connection for my Jebao PP-4s.

The only thing I was not too sure of is that I used 22 gauge wire. So far so good tho.

 

[MikeO5422]

I was thinking about getting the vectra voltage booster cable so I can run my Jebao DCT4000, it takes 24V. I don't really know much about electricity....does anyone know if this could damage the DCT4000 pump? Maybe I would be better off getting the controller that is meant to allow them to work with a 12V battery backup.

 

[mta_morrow]

I was thinking about getting the vectra voltage booster cable so I can run my Jebao DCT4000, it takes 24V. I don't really know much about electricity....does anyone know if this could damage the DCT4000 pump? Maybe I would be better off getting the controller that is meant to allow them to work with a 12V battery backup.

Getting the controller also gives you WiFi control and more options.

 

[MikeO5422]

I probably will....but just curious if the booster will work anyway.

 

[DBR_Reef]

I was thinking about getting the vectra voltage booster cable so I can run my Jebao DCT4000, it takes 24V. I don't really know much about electricity....does anyone know if this could damage the DCT4000 pump? Maybe I would be better off getting the controller that is meant to allow them to work with a 12V battery backup.

I believe the vectra boosters are 12v to 36v, and the jebao is 24v, so that will not work, and you would need more than the booster anyway- if you wait a week I will have a video out on how to backup any 24v pump

 

[MikeO5422]

Ooo ok sounds great, ty

 

[Flameback Pair]

DBR_Reef, what are those clamps 27:45 used to hold the wires steady while you solder them called and where can I find them?

 

[Greenstreet.1]

DBR_Reef, what are those clamps 27:45 used to hold the wires steady while you solder them called and where can I find them?

Soldering clamp amazon and Ebay have them.

 

[MikeO5422]

How's that video coming :)?

 

[Ecvernon]

@DBR_Reef Thanks for this tutorial!!!!
Power just went out and my MP40's kicked right in.

 

[AdamNC]

Saving this for later, thanks.

 

[Lonely reefer's]

Hello
Can I use a car battery 80Ah 800 CCA as a backup
Thanks

 

[meinekebob]

I did make one out of a belkin 12v router backup for my mp40 just needed to by the ecotech cable, they use a small plug, changed the end and worked perfectly. not as powerful as the ecotech one, but then again only ran me $40.00 off ebay Just another inexpensive option.

 

[LouieP]

Hello
Can I use a car battery 80Ah 800 CCA as a backup
Thanks

I believe you can use any size batter you want as long as you use the cord plugs.