EcoTech battery backup

[mrhasan]

Originally Posted by asylumdown

Anyone know where I can pick one of these up in stock in Calgary? I know I know, shame on me for not having one, but the news keeps warning of possible power outages and I don't want to toast my tank. My Neighbourhood is literally on the edge of the flooding (but safely up a hill thank god), so if they have to turn off power to more communities along the Bow there's a good chance we'll lose ours too.

Pisces and concept are the two places I think would have the backup battery pack.

[Alberta-newb]

If you are in a panic, I believe you can use a 12v battery, just need to find a correct plug. Remember reading about it on RC (that "other" forum). I think the Vortech backup is 12v as well and operates the pumps at half speed

[gregzz4]

Hey Adam, if you're not already out buying one, you can make your own
I made mine for less than $100 and when the battery craps out, it's only about $60 for a replacement instead of a new Ecotech one for $190

If you can't find the factory Ecotech cables, all you need is a 1.3mm x 3.5mm male connector and 2A fuse per pump

I bought a 12v trickle/battery minder charger and a 12v battery with 18ah (amp hours)
I should get 36 hours run time on 2 MP10s

I posted a simple DIY here

If anyone does use a 12v battery in a pinch, make sure you use a fuse inline so you don't run the risk of cooking your controller

[04V10]

Or pick up a generator. They are on sale at crappy tire, and for your power needs, you coud get a small one for cheap!