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Marco333
03/27/2017, 08:59 AM
Does anyone have any experience with using backup batteries for short power outages? My reef tank has been set up for a few months and I'm worried a power outage will hurt the tank. Does anyone use these? I found this one on sale. Would this work to power a heater, slimmer, LED, and two power heads.
https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Protector-Charging-BE850M2/dp/B01HDC21FE/ref=gbps_tit_s-3_bb19_ede33273?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=slot-3&tag=thepartim-20&pf_rd_r=WQ9CKH7P6059TH7PE4HW&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Thanks!
royvoss
03/27/2017, 09:15 AM
you would need to calulate the load of the equipment you want to keep running,i do not think that unit will be large enough to last long.
ljosh
03/27/2017, 09:25 AM
What wattage are you looking to run off of it?
CarrieB
03/27/2017, 09:33 AM
I use a marine battery as backup for my Tunze Silence return pump. I bought the automatic backup switch for the Tunze. I figure having the return pump working provides enough circulation for temporarily problems. I think supporting a heater would be a more significant challenge.
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ljosh
03/27/2017, 09:37 AM
Using a heater on this ups is not viable...
300 watts would drain it in 4 minutes
Marco333
03/27/2017, 09:40 AM
What wattage are you looking to run off of it?
I'm not sure. Sorry I'm a noob with this stuff. How do I know what wattage I am trying to run?
CarrieB
03/27/2017, 01:06 PM
The heaters should have it on the side. For other equipment you would need the documentation probably.
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friedwilly
03/27/2017, 01:26 PM
I run an APC unit that supports DC return pump, heater and power head. last about 30 mins. No casualties yet and setup for two years.
One of the most useful items is a Penn-plax unit that cuts ON in a power failure, is run on replaceable batteries, and can keep your tank aerated sufficiently to keep it alive so long as your batteries hold. Most tanks can go 8 hours without significant problems.
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