Do I need a UPS?

[JCGSO]

My 90 gallon has a Vortech MP40 with a battery backup. I have a generator for long term power outages. I am trying to decide if I also need a UPS for short term power outages, to run my return pump, heater and led lights, all running off an Apex. My main concern is if I am not at home when power goes out.

 

[Antics]

I'd recommend getting a UPS for just the return pump. Don't worry about lights, you just want the UPS to maintain the critical life systems which is mostly flow.

 

[Amoo]

I have a UPS and the only thing I run on it is my DC return pump. I get about an hour runtime out of it.

 

[JCGSO]

So, what size UPS would be appropriate and can anyone recommend a good one?

 

[Amoo]

I've had this one since 2014 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZMESXE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

I've had this one since 2014 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ZMESXE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for the link, I've been looking at getting one as well.

 

[Amoo]

I would assume that company has an updated model by now, but I use there stuff, both UPS and Power Strips.

 

[Salty1962]

I have an UPS running my APEX for short term and a generator for long term. There will always be that one time you wished you had one. Better safe than sorry...