I'm looking at all the battery backup systems before the winter storms start hitting. And I'm wondering what peoples experiences are with them, in your experience/opinion what is the best battery backup for a reef tank?
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I was thinking that was probably the case but I need something for while I'm at work that will kick on automatically, keep the tank heated, and the pump running. My house gets no heat when the powers out so I'm afraid of coming home to a solid block of ice if I'm stuck at work during a power outage. 70s home with original windows it gets cold pretty quick.Honestly, for any kind of extended weather-related event a generator is probably your best bet.
When it comes to electrical I'm clueless so I'd be afraid of burning my house down with a diy. Bet that would be the best route if ones handy with wiring.DIY setup for a battery backup.
Definitely DIY. You will save a ton of money for a better backup that lasts longer and will run your equipment longer in the event of an outage which will give you more time to handle it better.When it comes to electrical I'm clueless so I'd be afraid of burning my house down with a diy. Bet that would be the best route if ones handy with wiring.
My neighborI'm looking at all the battery backup systems before the winter storms start hitting. And I'm wondering what peoples experiences are with them, in your experience/opinion what is the best battery backup for a reef tank?
I have mine hooked to power my MP40s also but do you feel an extended power outage would be better to run the return pump instead of the MP40s? You can run the return much longer with the battery then 2 MP40s.I run a ecotech battery back up on my MP 40's. Generator if anything is needed over an hour without power.
Could you post it in a thread here as well. Interested but dont do other “ media” types.Definitely DIY. You will save a ton of money for a better backup that lasts longer and will run your equipment longer in the event of an outage which will give you more time to handle it better.
You dont even need to be that handy with wiring. I built mine last month and it is a UPS type. I posted about it on instagram @doubleadeejay
If your not there i can PM with you about it if youre interested.
#freefluencer
Depends on the return.I have mine hooked to power my MP40s also but do you feel an extended power outage would be better to run the return pump instead of the MP40s? You can run the return much longer with the battery then 2 MP40s.
Cool info, we really dont get a lot of extended power outages where I am at in Cali but better safe then sorry. Generator is certainly the best option. I am running a Vectra M2 return but have my battery connected to the MP40s. I also have a battery operated air stone. The longest we have been without power was maybe 8 hours which is minimal in the big scheme of things around the country. If I had the money I would do the power wall also in conjunction with my solar panels. I am a firm believer in redundancy.Depends on the return.
The vortechs are 12v and the vectra has 36v windings.
I have a vectra s2 with 2x 312v 35ah batteries powering it and my mp10s have 1x 12v 35ah powering it.
Im using a DIY configuration with the factory cables and my own batteries and charger.
Much longer runtime
So if my only option was my battery backup, then yes I would back up the return pump instead of the Mp 40’s.I have mine hooked to power my MP40s also but do you feel an extended power outage would be better to run the return pump instead of the MP40s? You can run the return much longer with the battery then 2 MP40s.
Generator. 12 volt batteries with an inverter will work as well. Several batteries in sequence will deliver a surprising amount of power.I'm looking at all the battery backup systems before the winter storms start hitting. And I'm wondering what peoples experiences are with them, in your experience/opinion what is the best battery backup for a reef tank?