squiddly July 4, 2011 Share July 4, 2011 We lost power last night along with several thousand of our friends, but I wasn't worried about that until the 40 KW generator wouldn't turn on. We went out there and tried to manually start it (in the rain and storm and yuck) and it would run for a time, then die. Now I was worried. Granted, I'm not using that much power for an aquapod 24, but I would have felt much better if I had a dedicated backup to the backup rather than scrambling to find a UPS that I could pull off a computer and put the pump on. So what do you guys think? Given the unreliability of UPS units (several of mine that had given no indication of being useless WERE), what would you do for a small tank that doesn't need an elaborate system? As usual, all assistance is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak July 4, 2011 Share July 4, 2011 Battery op air pump with automatic power sense. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&biw=1004&bih=608&safe=active&q=battery+operated+air+pump&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1840724882277910624&sa=X&ei=8NQRTrSbAY2cgQeSr-TkDQ&ved=0CDYQ8wIwAw# Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak July 4, 2011 Share July 4, 2011 I can't edit posts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiddly July 4, 2011 Author Share July 4, 2011 I can't edit posts? Thanks very much. I will look for one of these immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emissary July 4, 2011 Share July 4, 2011 If you'd like to borrow one, PM me ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiddly July 4, 2011 Author Share July 4, 2011 If you'd like to borrow one, PM me ASAP. I'm good for now, but thanks very much. Our power is back. I'm hoping it doesn't go out again, but am recharging the UPSs while waiting for the generator repair person to fix the silly thing. Meantime I ordered a battery pump that will hopefully arrive this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak July 4, 2011 Share July 4, 2011 There are usually 2-3 as door prizes at the meetings, also maxi mods or a small koralia are very low wattage pumps that will run for a significant period of time on a UPS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiddly July 5, 2011 Author Share July 5, 2011 There are usually 2-3 as door prizes at the meetings, also maxi mods or a small koralia are very low wattage pumps that will run for a significant period of time on a UPS I have to find the time to show up at one again. It's been a long time :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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