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Did you need to make a wire so it fit the vortech controller? Do you leave the charger connect all the time as well?Yes I have the 12VDC out always plugged to the vortech aux power, so the MP10 doesn't stop in case of power outage, based on my calculations it should last about 48 hours.
Did you need to make a wire so it fit the vortech controller? Do you leave the charger connect all the time as well?
Have you happened to use the battery backup to run one of the ecotech pumps. I am curious what the runtime is for them. Specifically the M2.I have a Ecotech battery backup im selling currently if you have the ecotech vortec pumps
Have you happened to use the battery backup to run one of the ecotech pumps. I am curious what the runtime is for them. Specifically the M2.
I would only be using it to power a single M2 to keep the water oxygenated and circulating in a power outage until I could fire up my generator. I originally thought they were only for the powerheads, so it was a pleasant surprise when I found out it would power the M2 and potentially alleviate my need for a UPS that appear to be less efficient based on BRS investigates segments.Honestly i haven't. It gets tested for about 5 minutes every 6 months during my tank clean. I haven't actually let it totally run my tank and tested that.
Still for sale I’m interestedI have a Ecotech battery backup im selling currently if you have the ecotech vortec pumps
Curious if anyone has solar to help offset some of the costs of running a tank and tie it in for back up. One of my goals is to set up a self consuming system with solar/wind much like the power wall. With any luck it just offsets the cost of running the tank and acts as a back up for at least a little while.Tesla PowerWall. If you just power the reef and not the rest of your house, your significant other will kill you
Yea, it still sucks here in New York, 10 days after the storm.In NJ we were with out power for 6 days last week. While I agree small generators are a good idea - you really have to keep up with their maintenance - including starting them monthly to ensure they work and actually being home to start them. Also remember that most gas stations don’t have back up generators to pump gas so make sure you have some on hand. It amazes me how many people I’ve seen posting in NJ and the surrounding area that lost everything this past week. Spending 5-10k + on tanks and livestock and it’s all gone. After Sandy we put in this and it’s been a life saver. Not sure I’ve ever seen a build thread that included A back up power plan. Don’t care what it is everyone should be prepared for an extended outage for your reef - not just a couple hours.
I use cyberpower 1500 pure sine UPS. Only have my vortech connected. When there is an outage. I get a good 2+ hours. Also have pure sine generator honda 2000i for chiller and heaters. A good alternative would a solar generator or a cheap sealed lead acid or some kind of 12v battery with a pure sine wave inverter
Curious if anyone has solar to help offset some of the costs of running a tank and tie it in for back up. One of my goals is to set up a self consuming system with solar/wind much like the power wall. With any luck it just offsets the cost of running the tank and acts as a back up for at least a little while.
This option would be great if you had natural gas or propane plumbed into your house. If you Rely on a tank, good luck trying to fill it up if the phone lines are out or roads are blocked as they were last week. ATT towers were down in my area so people couldn't call to order gas and most houses in rural areas are not plumbed with gas.In NJ we were with out power for 6 days last week. While I agree small generators are a good idea - you really have to keep up with their maintenance - including starting them monthly to ensure they work and actually being home to start them. Also remember that most gas stations don’t have back up generators to pump gas so make sure you have some on hand. It amazes me how many people I’ve seen posting in NJ and the surrounding area that lost everything this past week. Spending 5-10k + on tanks and livestock and it’s all gone. After Sandy we put in this and it’s been a life saver. Not sure I’ve ever seen a build thread that included A back up power plan. Don’t care what it is everyone should be prepared for an extended outage for your reef - not just a couple hours.
In NJ we were with out power for 6 days last week. While I agree small generators are a good idea - you really have to keep up with their maintenance - including starting them monthly to ensure they work and actually being home to start them. Also remember that most gas stations don’t have back up generators to pump gas so make sure you have some on hand. It amazes me how many people I’ve seen posting in NJ and the surrounding area that lost everything this past week. Spending 5-10k + on tanks and livestock and it’s all gone. After Sandy we put in this and it’s been a life saver. Not sure I’ve ever seen a build thread that included A back up power plan. Don’t care what it is everyone should be prepared for an extended outage for your reef - not just a couple hours.