Power Protection; battery backup, surge protection, and emergency mode

[wiszmaster]

It's almost summertime, and here in (SW)FL that equates to almost daily thunderstorms and power surges, power outs and other terrible power factors.

How do you protect your electronics investment, and what do you do to keep the tank alive during power outages?

 

[leepink23]

I have a battery backup on my mp40, I want a backup on my return pump, I have a ups as well.

 

[road_runner]

Solar + whole home batteries.

 

[siggy]

Ice Cap backup going into my new system, but on just one MP40. Check the threads bellow for a few tips
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/power-quality-and-surge-protection.558689/
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/power-generation-and-storage.567820/

 

[Luno]

I have a home made battery back up which the plans were passed down from reefer to reefer in my circle. It works great all
You do is do the math of what you will draw, how long you want it to run and then you know what parts you need.

(I'll try and find the plans if you'd like)
**found it https://atj.net.au/marineaquaria/backup_power.html

Outside of that I have a diesel generator just incase long power outages plus I like to be comfortable even if the powers out [emoji1]

 

[KirstenB]

Anyone have any battery backup links for us planning ahead? From say... Amazon? And not the icekap one as well. Ty for any assistance!

 

[Mical]

I have one of these on each of my tanks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009TZTGWK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I run return pump 1 heater and 1 powerhead off it.