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its about that time of year...preparing for power outages

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baker.shawn
, 10-17-2011 at 11:10 PM (1432 Views)
as the weather starts to get colder and the leafs begin to fall im beginning to dread winter, here most of the power lines are underground but we still get our fair share of power outages lasting a couple hours on average, this year I’m considering buying a UPS to protect my investment, im just wondering if anyone uses one? i was looking at TigerDirect and they have tones, at all different ratings and prices...sort of overwhelming

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  1. melev's Avatar
    When it comes to back-ups, a UPS is nice for low-voltage equipment (Tunze and Vortech are examples) that can keep them running for hours on end. Ecotech offers Battery Backups designed specifically for their pumps that should run about 24 hours before running dry. I used to use a APC 1500 UPS for my 29g's Mag 5 pump, and another one for the Tunze Turbelle (800gph) pump in the 55g tank.

    However, the best item you can purchase is a generator. It provides power for your tank, your computer, your fridge and your tv. All the things you want when the power is out. An outdoor grill or a camping stove allows meals to be heated up. Here's the generator article:

    http://www.reefaddicts.com/content.p...tect-your-reef
  2. baker.shawn's Avatar
    the only problem with a generator is, is, if im at work for 8 hours and the power goes out im screwed

    i think im going to get a APC1000 just to see how long it lasts running my return (mag 5...undersided i know) and maybe my heater..heck maybe my hydor 1 aswell, depending on how that works,test out some return policy or keep it