power out

[Porkenchop]

when power goes out what's the best way to keep tank warm in winter. and that with out having a gen or backup power supplies. and yes I know smart idea to get a generator. i have covered up the tank with blankets before in the past just looking for some more out of the box ideas.

 

[Mikedawg]

Water heated in fireplace and used in bottle floated in tank

 

[ZoWhat]

Your car and your cars battery running outside (so there's no exhaust fumes)

PLUS

Jumper cables running from car to power a Power Inverter

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A heavy duty Power Inverter

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Extension cords running from Power Inverter to your tank and plug in only essential items, heater, pumps for water movement

The beauty if this setup is your car holds a LOT of gas and can sit and idle for days as you power the Inverter to keep your tank running

HTH

 

[Porkenchop]

Your car and your cars battery running outside (so there's no exhaust fumes)

PLUS

Jumper cables running from car to power a Power Inverter

PLUS

A heavy duty Power Inverter

PLUS

Extension cords running from Power Inverter to your tank and plug in only essential items, heater, pumps for water movement

The beauty if this setup is your car holds a LOT of gas and can sit and idle for days as you power the Inverter to keep your tank runni

Your car and your cars battery running outside (so there's no exhaust fumes)

PLUS

Jumper cables running from car to power a Power Inverter

PLUS

A heavy duty Power Inverter

PLUS

Extension cords running from Power Inverter to your tank and plug in only essential items, heater, pumps for water movement

The beauty if this setup is your car holds a LOT of gas and can sit and idle for days as you power the Inverter to keep your tank running

HTH

my wifes car has the plug in it. i told her well if it come to it we are pulling car close to the house and running wires in. lol her face was funny but i said its not funny putting the money i spent in harms way lol

 

[William Mumford]

Heated floating bottle pf water works just have to find the heat source.

 

[Porkenchop]

Heated floating bottle pf water works just have to find the heat source.

i was thinking that maybe use bbq grill to heat water

 

[William Mumford]

i was thinking that maybe use bbq grill to heat water

Perfect

 

[secret_reefer337]

This is what my wife bought me to lessen my headache when power is out.

 

[FastandCurious]

This is what my wife bought me to lessen my headache when power is out.

I'm looking for something just like this to keep for emergencies. How much did she pay may I ask for?

 

[Rubberfrog]

Rather than getting a starting battery, look for a deep cycle battery. They're made to slowly discharge over time, not just dump a ton of amps instantly. On my boat, I ran two batteries- one high amp starting battery, and a deep cycle to run the lights and radio at anchor. Look into it and you'll see what I'm talking about.

 

[FastandCurious]

Rather than getting a starting battery, look for a deep cycle battery. They're made to slowly discharge over time, not just dump a ton of amps instantly. On my boat, I ran two batteries- one high amp starting battery, and a deep cycle to run the lights and radio at anchor. Look into it and you'll see what I'm talking about.

Thank you I will def check that out!

 

[secret_reefer337]

I'm looking for something just like this to keep for emergencies. How much did she pay may I ask for?

The battery is $80++ and the inverter/charger is $400++.

we are actually be adding a bigger battery to add power.