Battery Backup System

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  1. Reef Ghost

    Reef Ghost Plankton

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    I found this link in another forum and this system looks awesome. Pretty reasonable price too. Take a gander!
    Battery Backup System
     
    Reef Ghost, Oct 17, 2007
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  2. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    seems a little steep in price check this out Back-UPS RS 1500VA

    and i am sure you can get them for a better price than from the mfg
     
    crappyballer, Oct 17, 2007
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  3. jtReef

    jtReef Ritteri Anemone

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    I have a simular unit plus a backup generator should it ever be needed.
     
    jtReef, Oct 18, 2007
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  4. 120gallons

    120gallons Astrea Snail

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    Spend your money on a generator. Runs as long as you can supply it gasoline. I lasted 7 days without power with no problem with one.
     
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  5. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    I agree with getting a generator. The battery backup is good if youre not home and the power goes out, but then again the time it will stay running is limited.
     
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  6. bulltrader

    bulltrader Bristle Worm

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    I use the APC UPS 650. It will run my sump pump and heater for 55 mins. I also have a backup gas generator if necessary but we've never had a power out for longer than 20 mins. It cost $100.
     
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  7. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    I have a generator. Its a 2005 kia sedona that i pull up to my bedroom window, hook up converter to cigarette lighter and plug in the extension cord.:-/ hahaha Some day I hope for a generator....:eek:
     
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  8. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    20 mins only :eek:. Last year in South Florida we had a power outage which lasted a whole week!
     
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  9. beagle624

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  10. Scubagator87

    Scubagator87 Skunk Shrimp

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    yea, i think we in florida are looking a for a long term power solution; after a hurricane you're LUCKY to get power back in a week, and I know of many a reef tank that was completely destroyed because of it. If those battery things can't even last a day, a generator is a much more worthwhile investment (for those of us with power outages due to severe storms anyway). Better to be SURE your backup will last as long as you need it. Your are afterall, insuring a LARGE investment (both mentally and monetarily).
     
    Scubagator87, Apr 11, 2008
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