Power outages...

[Chris]

Anyone had any problems with power outages? Ever... or during storms?

What do you think about using a UPS backup for important thinks like water movement or supplying air to the tank?

Does anyone currently use one?

Anyone thinking about getting a generator?


:grin:

[TexasState]

DSB+Long Power Outage=Quickly depleting oxygen level=dead fishes. One of the downside to a DSB tank.

UPS are OK, they just don't last long. They are expensive to buy. The battery have to be replaced eventually, and they're expensive too. I have a dead UPS right now. Not sure what to do with it.

Generator is just expensive, and a bit impractical to apply. You might try rigging up a marine battery for backup.

The only backup I have is some battery operated airpump.

The important during power outage is to maintain oxygen level in the tank, and maintain the heat(wrap your tank up during cold weather.)

[VGB]

Perhaps I have been lucky.
Power here in San Antonio has never been knocked out longer than a few hours in the twenty plus years I have been here. Do I have a back up plan? No.

[TexasState]

I have a backup plan for you. Buy a paddle so you can stir your tank while the power is out. Ever see a human surge device? ;0)

There was a period several years ago when the power in NB & SM were out for several days. Cold shower in the dark, and eating out for several days. My excuse for missing my Accounting & Biology exams was because the alarm didn't go off.

[TexasState]

Depending on your fish load, you might want use the UPS with an airpump or Powerhead instead. That will extend you some more time.

[Tim Marvin]

I've had the power out for about 6 hours here in Austin and no problems. Don't forget most of this stuff is shipped in bags for days and does just fine.

[Texreefer]

i have my return on a ups,,, lasts about an hour