Emergency backup power for tank - Page 2

sflorlando · 09/07/2008, 05:06 PM

Hmm the xantrex seem interesting:

How does that differ from a ups, also any idea on price

Fish'InMN · 09/07/2008, 08:39 PM

A UPS is an Uninterruptible Power Supply, a device that is used to protect sensitive equipment from power spikes. It also has a short amount of battery power in the case of power outage so you can save what you're doing, power down safely, etc. The batteries usually only last 10 to 20 minutes for a normal computer system (500W).

The Xantrex is more of an advanced battery backup system. It, and similar devices and setups, will power equipment for longer periods of time (into hours and days). Setup is the same as for a UPS, but you DO have to make sure your equipment can handle the choppy sine wave. The Tunze Nanostreams can.

We bought ours on Amazon for just over $150.

limitdown · 09/08/2008, 01:05 AM

I have my UPS hooked up only to 2 powerheads which together draw 28 watts. I figure these two powerheads are enough to aerate the whole tank.

09/08/2008, 01:05 AM	#28
limitdown Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 640	I have my UPS hooked up only to 2 powerheads which together draw 28 watts. I figure these two powerheads are enough to aerate the whole tank. __________________ All I want for Christmas is to stay employed... Current Tank Info: 200g display + 50g sump FO

09/07/2008, 05:06 PM	#26
sflorlando Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 567	Hmm the xantrex seem interesting: How does that differ from a ups, also any idea on price

09/07/2008, 08:39 PM	#27
Fish'InMN Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MN Posts: 398	A UPS is an Uninterruptible Power Supply, a device that is used to protect sensitive equipment from power spikes. It also has a short amount of battery power in the case of power outage so you can save what you're doing, power down safely, etc. The batteries usually only last 10 to 20 minutes for a normal computer system (500W). The Xantrex is more of an advanced battery backup system. It, and similar devices and setups, will power equipment for longer periods of time (into hours and days). Setup is the same as for a UPS, but you DO have to make sure your equipment can handle the choppy sine wave. The Tunze Nanostreams can. We bought ours on Amazon for just over $150.