Start a thread for Generator/Battery backup help

[wildcrazyjoker81]

What is everyone's thought on getting a thread/sticky for people who have generators, battery backup air pumps, etc that they are willing to let fellow reefers use in emergency situations? I know I have a whole home generator and have a spare portable generator I could lend to people in need during power outages. That said I am down in Stafford which will be a turn off for some, but I have it for use. I know generators are high dollar items, but would hate for someone to lose their reef for a long power outage.

[FishingandReefing]

I am currently using a computer battery back up for almost two years for my 120. It powers to a nano hydor pump and a 50w heater. When power is out, it automatically runs for about 6-8 hours (according to the indicator).

My community was built in 2005 so all the power lines are underground and usually power restored back in a few hours.

Now, I am not sure if that’s sufficient but it “helped” during the a couple of power outages which last about couple hours.

I also have those cheap battery operated pumps. I was surprised how long it last when we took it to fishing used as to oxygenate the baits. It was still running for about 8 hours on two DDs.


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[DCReefer1964]

I think it is a great idea. @telegrahamhas an excellent YouTube video on converting old APC UPS batteries and solr power backups.

[linkfalcon]

I have a 60 Kw diesel Generator on a single axle trailer old military unit that we use on jobs sites it moves all over this this is loud let me know if some need it


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[telegraham]

On 11/16/2020 at 9:27 AM, DCReefer1964 said:

I think it is a great idea. @telegrahamhas an excellent YouTube video on converting old APC UPS batteries and solor power backups.

 

Thanks! DIY panels on the roof, solar charge controller/automatic transfer switch, LiFePO4 batteries, two generators and my last resort 75kWh car battery. During the summer months, the system runs off the solar/batteries for nearly 16 hours. During the winter, it still does the same, but for about half the time. When not on solar, the power system acts as a typical UPS. Been operating like this for a little over one year.