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09-24-2011, 03:01 AM
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Just check with staples.ca id say heater and backup airpump.
You can get away with a small APC. When the power fails your backup heater comes on and so does the airpump. Other then that, everything is safe in your tank, till the power comes on, you dont need it for your lights or anything else. http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW
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09-24-2011, 03:56 AM
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Tons of options really. Also depends on the size of your system & components keeping it going. Since you have a VorTech MP10, the EcoTech battery backup would keep that baby going for quite a while, flow being one of the more vital issues to keep your critters alive. Generator properly sized can keep all of your equipment going. You can go manual with that, or install a whole house generator (Generac) that comes on automatically if there's a power outage. Big bucks though. If you're at home when it happens, your car battery or any charged 12 volt battery (deep cycle is best) hooked up to an inverter can provide power for the basic stuff. I have two PennPlax battery powered air pumps in my tank that will automatically come on when power is lost. That's probably the most basic life support system, but it should keep the critters alive for a day or so until you can get something more robust on line. I'd actually advise against any computer type power backup unit, they're generally designed only to provide a few minutes of power to allow the computer to shut down before losing any data. Not really designed to run pumps, lights, heaters etc.
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09-25-2011, 03:02 AM
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I used a Noma 400 watt home back up and it worked well for many years. Now the battery is dead and I will try to replace it or I will buy a new one. This think takes over as soon as the power goes out and it last for a few hours depending on your load. I put my pumps on it and my skimmer and with 30 watt of load I can last for about 10 hours.
Next time I think I will buy the stronger model, althouth more expensive.
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09-27-2011, 02:43 AM
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Did the Noma thing as well but the batteries died after one year and found out I couldn't replace them. Not very happy.
Now I just have a generator if things go down.
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09-27-2011, 04:58 AM
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Too bad you are not in Calgary. I have 1000VA APC units with brand new batteries for $100 each.
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