Emergency Measures to use NOW for Power Outages for your Saltwater Aquarium

[bonomo53]

just pick up a battery back up from best buy 1500v a 850 watts how long can i run one mp10 with this do you think

 

[AlucardXP]

Just incase anyone doesn't have a battery powered air pump yet (shame on you!:joke or their's is broken, I was just in West Marine (in Patchogue) and they had plenty in stock for $11.99 each (includes about 18 or so inches of airline tubing and a small airstone.) The one I had from when I started the hobby is on the fritz, so I picked up an extra two today. Better safe than sorry!

Hmm...never actually thought about looking there for a battery air pump...good thing theres one around the block from me (west islip). Looks like I know where im going tomorrow lol...tho I have my deep cell battery and power inverter all ready to go just in case

 

[Joker4132]

Bonomo or others may find this helpful for a battery air pump:

D sized batteries are next to impossible to find right now. The air pump I bought uses 2 D cells running parrell so pulling 1.5V to run; in a pinch you could use C or even AA sized batteries by crumpling alumium foil and jamming it to make up the space between the smaller battery and connector. I tried this and even 1 AA sized battery by itself run the pump well for over an hour. I do suggest everyone use the D sized battery these pumps were designed for but thought this would be helpful if someone was in a real pinch.

Hope everyone is safe during the storm and good luck to all our tanks

 

[meagheavz]

I'm leaving do u just run the aeroater just in case power goes out tonight

 

[jcs11236]

just opened my air pump and i noticed that i dont have the air stone. can i just throw in the air line into the water or do i need the air stone? also how deep does the tubing have to go into tank? bottom middle top?
thanks for any info
be safe everyone

 

[masterswimmer]

just opened my air pump and i noticed that i dont have the air stone. can i just throw in the air line into the water or do i need the air stone? also how deep does the tubing have to go into tank? bottom middle top?
thanks for any info
be safe everyone

Just make sure you either have a check valve on the tubing or your air pump is higher than the water level in your tank. If either of these to two precautions aren't done you could find the tank empty down to the end of the airline tubing (siphon). Not good.

Best of luck with the storm everyone.

Russ

 

[stedfast82]

Hope all of you in the east are ok chicago guy here I feel for you all.

 

[stedfast82]

And you all are saying what is a guy from chicago doing here im from mass as well Nj and NY you guy's are my root's. Take care and hope all will be ok

 

[coralcrazy]

wow, wish i prepared further for this storm....my 40 gallon crashed...i am looking for an apc back up to take care of my heater for at least 3-4 days, any suggestions..i am investing in a vortech backup today....god this sucks loosing so much coral....

 

[shuttle]

Hey great advice it's always good to plan ahead.

definitely!!!planning ahead of time is preparing for things should happen unknowingly!!!

 

[Brando457]

I just plugged my huge UPS in now and anticipating no power, thankfully this thing will run a vortech + heater for 48 hours easily.

 

[KathyC]

Going to bump up this thread due to the heat expected later this week.

NOW is the time to read through this thread and get some ice water bottles/ideas ready in case you have an issue with your tank!

 

[ReefnQueens]

i wonder if you can somehow use the verizon fios backup battery they give you?

 

[KathyC]

This is a quote from Masterswimmer I saw on another heat thread here:

Remember to turn off your heater too. Most of us keep the heater in the sump and this is fine, but if you add ice to the sump, the temperature probe for the heater will detect a chill and possibly turn on the heater counteracting all the chilling you're trying to accomplish.

Excellent advice! Thanks Russ :hug:

 

[masterswimmer]

This is a quote from Masterswimmer I saw on another heat thread here:



Excellent advice! Thanks Russ :hug:

Uh oh, me thinks I have a stalker :idea: Following me around from thread to thread :redface:

:grouphug:

Glad I can help

R

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Keep in mind Con Edison plans to go on strike 7/1 which may cause power issues. Be prepared for the worst.

 

[BaaMNYC]

How does everyone think about running power from your car? I have an SUV with a plug. It probably cant hold too much of a load but a powerhead or two should be no problem.

 

[KathyC]

How does everyone think about running power from your car? I have an SUV with a plug. It probably cant hold too much of a load but a powerhead or two should be no problem.

The issue with trying to do this is that if there is no power in the area, there are also no gas stations open, which means eventually you will have no car either, never ming how close the car would need to be to run the wire. Tough one for many of our urban reefers

 

[Jarrett]

upcoming storm

anyone concerned about the bad storm that's suppose to hit us next week. I AM!

 

[Jaftica]

get a battery air pump from russ...cheap insurance!