power problems

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  1. Viper3166

    Viper3166 Feather Duster

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    What is the best way to solve a power outage? can i use a large computer battery backup on my main pump? or is a generator the best way to go??
     
    Viper3166, Feb 12, 2008
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Any back up power is good, but IMO, the generator is the best.
     
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  3. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    Generator but make sure you have plenty of gas on had because a gas station can't pump gas without electricity either. Best thing to do is get one that runs on LP. You can get that without electricity.
     
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  4. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    natural gas generator connected to the house that either just runs specific circuits or the whole house and only turns on when the power is out and uses the houses natural gas. no more power outages.
     
    reef_guru, Feb 12, 2008
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  5. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Generator

    The NG generator is the way to go if you can. It has saved me a couple of times. Auto on auto off.:)
     
    Dador, Feb 13, 2008
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