Power outage!?

mussel20 · #1 09/14/2006, 03:15 PM

Hello all,

I was wondering how everyone else has prepared for a power outage of any length of time in regards to their aquarium. What is out there to keep you pumps and everything goine?
Thanks,

Jeff

surfjeepzx · #2 09/14/2006, 03:35 PM

Generator

mussel20 · #3 09/14/2006, 03:42 PM

Generator is what I was think too. I didn't know if there was anything else I could use that would be better or not. If anyone has any other ideas let me know.

Thanks,
Jeff

crabsy · #4 09/14/2006, 07:15 PM

Invertor to car battery.

rkelman · #5 09/14/2006, 08:01 PM

Generator here.

eameres · #6 09/14/2006, 08:02 PM

I have a UPS for short term outages and a generator for longer term.

Ryanqk · #7 09/14/2006, 08:26 PM

Deep cycle marine 12v boat battery and a big dual chamber live well airator. sharper image battery charger on sale for 30 bucks.

AZDesertRat · #8 09/14/2006, 08:38 PM

Battery powered air pumps for short outages and a generator for long ones.

drinkhomebrew · #9 09/15/2006, 12:45 AM

what kind of generator is everyone using?

marcrothschild · #10 09/15/2006, 06:47 AM

Honda E1000....very quiet, but worth the extra $$

AZDesertRat · #11 09/15/2006, 10:17 AM

Champion 3500w. 67 dBa at 21' and a 30A RV plug that will power a travel trailer AC unit no problem.
Here is a link to RV.net where there is a huge discussion thread on generators and it rates number 1.

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...d/15131645.cfm

SA057 · #12 09/15/2006, 11:46 AM

I use a UPS for short times and an invertor attached to my car for longer ones.