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Atti2de
Thu, 17th Mar 2016, 09:01 AM
Figured I would share my latest DIY..

My $79 "Vortech" battery backup:


24v 18ah battery - $35
Same ah that Vortech uses in theirs.
Battery tender Jr - $25
3 1.3mm DC panel mount jacks - $8
Digital voltage display $6
3 Vortech backup cables $5


Just need a can of white paint and a blue Vortech sticker 

Atti2de
Thu, 17th Mar 2016, 09:03 AM
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alton
Thu, 17th Mar 2016, 04:40 PM
Did you use 2 x 12v battery's to get 24v?

Atti2de
Thu, 17th Mar 2016, 06:25 PM
No just one 12v, the pumps will run at half speed instead of full speed.