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01/23/2010, 04:37 PM
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Uniterruptable Power Supply for Vortech MP-10
Hello,
So I was thinking about pruchasing a Vortech MP-10 and their battery back up unit. Their unit runs for about 160.00 and only backs up the vortech powerhead. So my question is wold it make more sence to purchase a UPS that could back up the MP-10 and the heater in case of a power outage?? If so does anyone have any recomendations for a UPS? Thanks Chad Zenzen
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01/23/2010, 08:47 PM
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Location: B.C. Canada
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The VorTech battery backup provides 12 volts DC to run the pump at about half speed. With a UPS you'd be running it at normal speed during a power outage, but you'd need a fair sized UPS to keep a heater going for any amount of time.
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Mike Current Tank Info: 77g sumpless sw with rock, sand, a few critters, fishes & polyps. Lights, pumps..... |
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01/24/2010, 09:31 AM
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how long an outage do you expect?
the water will retain heat. its circulation and oxygen you need. |
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02/02/2010, 05:59 AM
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Tagging along
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