Sicce XStream SDC battery backup

[bluecheese]

I emailed Sicce last week to see what they suggest as a battery backup. They replied this morning:

I attach a link to an example of a battery that we tested and that you could purchase (as long as it is 12V):


https://talentcell.com/lithium-ion-battery/12v/yb1203000.html


then you will also need an adapter like the one in the attached photo to connect the battery pack cable to the controller connector



Best Regards,
Sicce Customer Service

This is the adapter they suggested

So my next question is, since the battery pack they suggest comes with an ac adapter, am I to use that adapter to keep the batteries charged, or will the Sicce controller charge them?

 

[Jasongtr]

I emailed Sicce last week to see what they suggest as a battery backup. They replied this morning:



This is the adapter they suggested

So my next question is, since the battery pack they suggest comes with an ac adapter, am I to use that adapter to keep the batteries charged, or will the Sicce controller charge them?

The sicce controller charges them

 

[bluecheese]

Yeah. I shot them a quick email to confirm, and they replied:

you could use either the additional power supply to keep the battery charged or without, meaning the controller power supply would charge the battery albeit more slowly

 

[tREEFarm]

What did they suggest? Which battery pack did you use?

This is the one Sicce recommended - I have one for each SDC pump (a little velcro makes mounting easy):

 

[bluecheese]

Thanks for the info guys. I ordered the battery packs and adapters from Amazon. I'll update when I receive them.

 

[bluecheese]

Finally got the battery packs from Amazon Friday evening. I went to the office last night and installed them.

I did a quick test, unplugging the control box, and after a few seconds the battery packs kicked in and started running the pumps.

Later this week, I may do a test to see how long the packs will keep the pumps powered.

 

[KStatefan]

Wish they had a port on the larger pump controllers also.