power outage !!!alot...

scottallert · 04/20/2009, 07:56 PM

i get power outages and my sump and pump siphon gets un balenced what can i buy that will let the pump last for the 30 seconds the power goes out?
affordable too.

Henry Bowman · 04/20/2009, 08:02 PM

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Plumbi...124/index.html

Lookie here !

Flipper62 · 04/20/2009, 08:12 PM

I have everything plugged into the APC battery back ups like you use for computers. Depending on how big of backup that you buy will depend on how long it will run.

Also depending on what you want to keep running, you may need to buy a couple backups.

I have 3 on the larger tanks, and 1 for the BioCube.

scottallert · 04/20/2009, 08:15 PM

i just need 2 for my mag 9 and one for a mag 7 on different tanks anyone have any more links of what they use.

Aquarist007 · 04/20/2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally posted by Flipper62
I have everything plugger into the APC battery back ups like you use for computers. Depending on how big of backup that you buy will depend on how long it will run.

Also depending on what you want to keep running, you may need to buy a couple backups.

I have 3 on the larger tanks, and 1 for the boiCube.

I second this---I have two of them

scottallert · 04/20/2009, 08:26 PM

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4218&CatId=233
would this be ok to run my mag 9.5?

Flipper62 · 04/20/2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by scottallert
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4218&CatId=233
would this be ok to run my mag 9.5?

It says that it will run for 22 minuets, but that will depend on the power consumption of the mag nine.

I would suggest spending the money and get a bigger unit. One reason that I say this is because once you do this & see how it works, your going to want more things running on the backup.

Also, I only use the Surge/battery backup outlets on the unit for the items that I need to keep running. The lights are on the Surge only outlets.

scottallert · 04/20/2009, 09:10 PM

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2802&CatId=233
found the one, it should run my mag 5 for 8 hours.

Flipper62 · 04/20/2009, 09:40 PM

That one looks good.

1 suggestion, there should be a plug on the side where you can hook it up to your computer & download some software. If you have a computer close, I highly recomend doing this. The APC backups that I use have them.

Everytime that there is a Power Surge / Power Outage / Spike....anything, the backup unit will send the information to your computer & tell you. This is good when your not home, you can check the computer when you get home & see if anything happend. It also keeps taps on the condition of the battery life & sends you allerts.

PRDubois · 04/20/2009, 11:29 PM

I would find an APC not a generic.

mustang51js · 04/21/2009, 05:30 AM

what do you mean by unbalanced

scottallert · 04/21/2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by mustang51js
what do you mean by unbalanced

that my power goes out for 30 seconds, the sump fills up because of the siphon the the return pump kicks on when power comes back and then i have to close the valve to balence out the sump and my water line in the aquarium.

mustang51js · 04/21/2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by scottallert
that my power goes out for 30 seconds, the sump fills up because of the siphon the the return pump kicks on when power comes back and then i have to close the valve to balence out the sump and my water line in the aquarium.

if that happens doesnt that mean the return pump is to strong or return line is to small. It should go back to where it was before the power went out without adjusting the valve

THE ROOK · 04/21/2009, 05:41 PM

Not to deter you but there is no way that backup unit will run a Mag pump for 8 hours. More like 10-20 minutes, IMO.

Don't want you to be shocked with the limited run time you'll actually get.

scottallert · 04/21/2009, 05:54 PM

well i am taking the tank down, becasue i am a broke 17 year old who needs to get his truck fixed
thanks though

Aquarist007 · 04/21/2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by THE ROOK
Not to deter you but there is no way that backup unit will run a Mag pump for 8 hours. More like 10-20 minutes, IMO.

Don't want you to be shocked with the limited run time you'll actually get.

In the case of a prolonged power outage your immediate concerns should be circulation of the tank and oxygen exchange

a small battery backup will run a power head such as a koralia for eight hours or so.

a large one will run two of them for 8 hours given you plenty of circulation.

For air exchange I use the battery air pumps that come on when there is a power exchange---they are only 15 bucks and will run for about 10 hours.
These I place mid to high up in the tank. When the filtration is cut the ammonia and organics from the fish are heavier then water and sink to the bottom areas of the tank. You want to leave that area alone in a power failure.

circulation is very important for sumps and refugiums also in that salt water can stagnate very quickly. I have two refugiums and a sump so I have added a battery back air pump to each area.

04/20/2009, 07:56 PM	#1
scottallert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south florida Posts: 571	power outage !!!alot... i get power outages and my sump and pump siphon gets un balenced what can i buy that will let the pump last for the 30 seconds the power goes out? affordable too.

04/20/2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/Plumbi...124/index.html Lookie here ! __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

04/20/2009, 08:12 PM	#3
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	I have everything plugged into the APC battery back ups like you use for computers. Depending on how big of backup that you buy will depend on how long it will run. Also depending on what you want to keep running, you may need to buy a couple backups. I have 3 on the larger tanks, and 1 for the BioCube. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW Last edited by Flipper62; 04/20/2009 at 08:23 PM.

04/20/2009, 09:40 PM	#9
Flipper62 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Naperville, Il. Business Owner, President & CEO Posts: 3,045	That one looks good. 1 suggestion, there should be a plug on the side where you can hook it up to your computer & download some software. If you have a computer close, I highly recomend doing this. The APC backups that I use have them. Everytime that there is a Power Surge / Power Outage / Spike....anything, the backup unit will send the information to your computer & tell you. This is good when your not home, you can check the computer when you get home & see if anything happend. It also keeps taps on the condition of the battery life & sends you allerts. __________________ If todays automobile had followed the same development as the computer, A Rolls Royce would cost $100.00. It would get a million miles per gallon, but it would explode once a year killing everyone inside." Current Tanks... 90 gal Reef... My awesome Office BioCube....( 180 was on hold ..no time ) ... The 180 gal has been sold...Yay..yay..yay. Hobby Experience: 19 years Reef...22 years FW

04/20/2009, 11:29 PM	#10
PRDubois Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chester, VA Posts: 3,626	I would find an APC not a generic. __________________ http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2534403 Current Tank Info: 225 gal Reef, 60 gal reef & 40b frag tank

04/20/2009, 08:15 PM	#4
scottallert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south florida Posts: 571	i just need 2 for my mag 9 and one for a mag 7 on different tanks anyone have any more links of what they use.

04/20/2009, 08:26 PM	#6
scottallert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south florida Posts: 571	http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...4218&CatId=233 would this be ok to run my mag 9.5?

04/20/2009, 09:10 PM	#8
scottallert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south florida Posts: 571	http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...2802&CatId=233 found the one, it should run my mag 5 for 8 hours.

04/21/2009, 05:30 AM	#11
mustang51js Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: haskell, n.j. Posts: 593	what do you mean by unbalanced __________________ george 50g corner reef yellow tang Current Tank Info: temp 90g reef,2 4bulb t5 lights-

04/21/2009, 05:41 PM	#14
THE ROOK Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 2,100	Not to deter you but there is no way that backup unit will run a Mag pump for 8 hours. More like 10-20 minutes, IMO. Don't want you to be shocked with the limited run time you'll actually get.

04/21/2009, 05:54 PM	#15
scottallert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: south florida Posts: 571	well i am taking the tank down, becasue i am a broke 17 year old who needs to get his truck fixed thanks though