Battery back of for power outage

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    My APC is about 6 years old. Are you sure the battery isn't the problem? Please explain how it is to dirty for pumps.
     
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  2. blackraven1425

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    I think he's talking about the amount of noise from the inverter messing with the motor of the powerhead.
     
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  3. mcfarrow

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    The draw was never the problem, it was always the frequency and I'm a hardware junkie so I don't trust cheap to protect my gear.
     
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  4. SkyFire

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    To extend the length of time the battery lasts can you cycle your pumps so that they aren't on constantly??? Just an idea.
     
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  5. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Hmmm...could just be the type that you got. All I know is I have yet to have a problem with mine. Besides needing to replace the battery last year.
     
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  6. mcfarrow

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    yep, sorry for not being clear guys.
     
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  7. mcfarrow

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    right on, what kind are your running?
     
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  8. xmetalfan99

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    Just have your heater and one pump plugged in to the UPS. The purpose of using a UPS in case of a power outage is to sustain the tank. in order to do this you only need to have the essentials plugged in to the unit. A heater and a pump/powerhead. With the low wattage pumps out these days you should be fine for hours with these two things running.
     
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  9. Seano Hermano

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    I'll have to invest in a UPS then I guess.
     
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  10. xmetalfan99

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    I am running an APC SmartUPS 1400. I think they discontinued it. It use to be the backup for a programming system a friend had. 6 screens, two towers, and a whole lot of extras. Kept his system running for another 2-3 minutes. Plenty of time for him to save his work and shut down.

    mine is black:

    APC Smart-UPS 1400 120V
     
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