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Old 08-06-2002, 11:08 AM   #1
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cheap power backup for power outages?...


i wanna get a generator down the road but for now what would be a cheap way to run a mag1800 return pump and a heater...

UPS battery backup system?....how much?

ac/dc adapter for the car and run an extension cord?...how much?

i wouldnt think a pump and heater would pull much juice?...
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Old 08-06-2002, 12:33 PM   #2
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I'm not sure that this is the answer that you were looking for but... during outages here, I normally hand my wife a long handle wooden spoon and a long straw. That way you take care of the circulation problem, the aeration, and you can still sit back and enjoy the tank by candle light. I know, I know... your wife and I are no longer friends are we ? Let me know if you need some spoons, always glad to help.
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Old 08-06-2002, 12:38 PM   #3
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maybe we can get a hold of a REALLY long straw and spoon and she can do my tank too?!...
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Old 08-06-2002, 12:54 PM   #4
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APC 2200 XL with an extra battery, will be able to run a Mag18 for approximately 9 hours (100W draw = 11.5 hrs and 200W draw = 6.5 hrs / mag 18 is rated at 145W),

http://www.apc.com/resource/include...ily=Smart%2D

UPS plus I can daisy chain extra batteries onto it up to 10 total. 9 extra batteries would run the pump approximately 100 hours... I was originally going to get an APC 3000 net but after talking to a person who sells battery back ups he explained to me that the 2200XL would be better for my use. The XL models are meant for long run time and all of the wiring is much heavier gauge as well as the unit is designed for it.

You can get them over Ebay for around $200-$500 depending on how many extra batteries they have.

I have an APC Matrix 3000 on my system running a Mag18, after 3 hrs of running the battery was still at 67%. Although the housing and wiring is different, the 2200XL and the matrix 3000 use the same batteries inside of the battery cases so the run times are basically the same with the same load. With 3 extra batteries you should be able to get about 24hrs of run time on the pump, not sure how much effect the heater would have on the run time. HTH
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Old 08-06-2002, 01:41 PM   #5
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Hi another option is to use some batteries (car or motocycle) and put them on a autocharger. Get a power inverter from RS, converts from 12v to 120v. You'll need to cycle them from time to time though.
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Old 08-08-2002, 03:27 AM   #6
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depending how long the average outage was.....


A heater might not even be a necessity. On a tank over about 50 gallons, it would take hours for it to drop very far anyway.
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