Planning for a Power Outage

Werbo · #1 09-20-2005, 10:28 PM

Hey all

I recently moved to the outskirts of Victoria. Last year in my new neighboorhood there was a power outage that lasted over 48 hrs.
In case this happens this year I wanna be prepared so my sps frags and other livestock survive.
I'm assuming the frags will be ok without light for 48 hrs. So, what could I buy to keep my heater and powerhead running in case of a long power outage. Anything cheaper than a generator that will work?

Also where could I buy such equipment.

Thanks, Tyler

Psyire · #2 09-20-2005, 11:04 PM

These are a must:

http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...=1127257305618

They automatically turn on when they sense no power and can run for up to 5 days on just 2 batteries. I have 2 on the way, I figure they give you more than enough time to get home if the power goes out. A generator is pretty much a must if you plan on going for days without power. These airpumps will take care of small outages.

StirCrazy · #3 09-21-2005, 12:30 AM

you don't need anything from petsmart rather get this.. I am looking into them now myself

http://www.aapower.com/15kwgenerac-generator.html

Steve

adidas · #4 09-21-2005, 01:10 AM

why not get one of those powerboxes from canadian tire?

AndyL · #5 09-21-2005, 04:11 AM

Watch the type of inverter you use (and test it before you need it) some of the dc->ac converters create a square wave (instead of sine wave ala true AC power) which will not run pumps, or may cause damage to them. There's a fair bit of info on reefcentral on the topic.

Andy

Troy F · #6 09-21-2005, 05:11 AM

Steve, is that price cdn?

StirCrazy · #7 09-21-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troy F

Steve, is that price cdn?

naa add 2K to it for the canadian ones at Home Depot.

Steve

Jack · #8 09-27-2005, 03:31 AM

Ya you'll be better off with a generator if you want to go something like 48hrs. Some generators can run a whole tank but they are expensive.

I've thought about a small on for myself. Just waiting to win the lottery next week.

mark · #9 09-28-2005, 04:00 AM

Though doesn't appear anything suitable now, keep a eye on http://crownassets.pwgsc.gc.ca/search/regcom-e.cfm

Do a search for generator.

Ruth · #10 09-28-2005, 04:12 AM

I realize that everyone has different systems with different life in them but I know that I did not have to do very many guzinto's to figure out that a generator was pretty cheap compared to what I have put into my tanks. Besides I can use it for camping and to run a lot of other things in my house when the power goes out. You can pick up a generator new at Canadian Tire or Costco for around $600 and a used one for a couple of hundred.
Pretty cheap really for the peace of mind and convenience.
Just my 0.02