Totally understand! We aren't done with this one yet, just gathering some data. Honestly, before this video I had no idea what to expect from a UPS backup and runtime. To give them some context and frame of reference, we added the EcoTech backup for this round of testing. I didn't test the UPS at 20% in this episode, because in a real world situation the likelihood that we are going to be around when the power goes out and manually set the pumps to 20% is probably not very likely.
That said, for the next test, I'll answer that question of how long the UPS will last at a lower 20% flow intensity...but my hypothesis is that we will likely see maybe 1-2hrs more run-time tops, since we are still dealing with the difference between a UPS backup that converts AC to DC then back to AC when the power is out, whereas a direct battery connection (like the EcoTech) is a straight DC-DC connection.
All-in-all, any battery backup option is a better option than none. So many reefers consider or use a UPS style backup and now for those in that consideration phase, we have some sort of idea of what we can expect them to provide in terms of protection. And for many, 4-5hrs backup is really all they need.
I've seen a few comments like this. Here's my understanding of how this could work, so let me know if yours is similar or different.
With a VorTech pump control on the Apex where you obviously have a WXM module to program/control it, you don't need to plug the VorTech pump itself into the EB832...(because it is controlled with the RF chip inside the driver and WXM module). That said, you could create a virtual outlet (or change your Fallback statement) to default the VorTech pump to run at 20% when connection was lost. Outside of that, specifically for VorTech pumps, I'm scratching my head as to how you could change the pump speed to 20% when you aren't home.
Is this about right with your thoughts? Am I completely missing something else? Which is entirely possible, since I'm a bit under the weather this week.
