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06-22-2013, 03:51 AM
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If you're considering a diy battery backup for your VorTechs, you can actually go one better than the 12 volt version. You'll need two 12 volt batteries. Hook them up in series for 24 volts & wire up a connector of the normal size to your VorTech controller. You will then be able to run the pumps at fulll speed. The only down side to this is that you need to be around to hook this up, it won't work automatically as when you use the 12 volt back up connection on the controller. But in cases like this, when you're home to hook it up, automation is secondary to having full control of your pumps.
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06-22-2013, 04:13 AM
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Hope it works out for you Adam
Any questions about your DIY, just send me a PM Mike, thanks for the tip
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06-22-2013, 04:46 AM
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I used this and a car battery.
100 watt isn't alot of power but it's enough to power your powerhead, and you can charge your iphone and surf canreef at the same time. when the car battery is starting to run low, just put it back in the car and drive around for few hours to recharge it.
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