I just keep backups of what I feel are the two most important items a return pump and heater.. anything else I can get in a couple days if needed.
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I thought this might be a fun discussion. How many of you guys and gals keep backups of your equipment, and what are you backing up?
I personally have backups for my:
What are you backing up? What additional thoughts do you have on how to backup equipment?
- Lights - I have a few spare lighting setups that I keep in case I have an issue
- Return Pump
- Powerheads - I have 1 extra MP40 and 1 extra MP10
- Controller - I have an extra Apex brain
- Tank - I have an extra tank (ok...more than 1) that I could use to hold livestock if my tank were to fail on me
- Heater - I have 3 back ups for my heater...I'm paranoid. LOL
- ATO - I have a B grade ATO on standby in case my ATK ever goes on me
One additional thing I'll note is that my backup equipment is usually bought used (in good working order) to save a little money on something I hope I don't need.
I might also add that while it's a great idea to back up your equipment with what you currently have, having something that may e a B grade compared to what you usually use is still MUCH BETTER than having nothing.
What are you using? I'm putting in a poll, but definitely let me know if I need to add more categories.