Prep for power outage.

[TroyPham]

a 2500w would run your tank and a fridge. i'm look'n at something bigger to run my a/c too. i don't think the family( i don't have one right now) would like the fact of the fishs being in comfort while they suffer in the heat. hehe

[LoneStar]

TroyPham, I have been following along to PClausen's setup on RC and remembered he has a generator with a 500g in ground propane tank. Here is the link:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...p;pagenumber=2

He seems pretty cool and will probably answer any questions you have (not to mention this is a good story on how he converted his freshwater to saltwater reef). ;)

[AlexKilpatrick]

Well, I think you need plan on the most likely contingencies. In this area (Austin, anyway), I don't think we have ever had a power outage of more than 6 or 7 hours. If we have a power outage of a week, then I think I am just going to throw up my hands and assume a total loss. It is going to be pretty expensive to get a generator that will run an air conditioner.

So, my guess is that it might be better not to run the lights, since things can survive without that for a few days and they generate heat. I would run my pumps, skimmer (part time), chiller, and fridge (to save the food).

[TroyPham]

well your look'n at about 3-4k for the setup. and your right.. u guys up in austin have to worry about hurricans.

[TroyPham]

thanks lonestar for the link...i looked at that link awhile back........ i'll check it out again