UPS back up power for small tanks
- Thread starter Walter White
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http://www.apc.com/tools/ups_selector/index.cfm
can use this to get a rough idea of what it would take depending on runtime etc
can use this to get a rough idea of what it would take depending on runtime etc
This is my setup plus a trickle charger and a relay to kick it to battery power when the electricity goes out. I had a nice APC UPS (thankfully I'm good friends with the IT folks in my office and they gave it to me when they were reorganizing their warehouse) for a short time but it would only run my MJ mods for a couple of hours before going caput.
Running a heater is going to be a tough requirement. Even small units suck up a relatively large amount of juice when compared to a stream pump or two.
Running a heater is going to be a tough requirement. Even small units suck up a relatively large amount of juice when compared to a stream pump or two.
KA - perhaps these will help for ideas/options? I found these in my battery backup folder. None are mine but my system is based off of this one and looks almost identical. I did not wire in the power light, alarm, or all-off switch to my unit as I didn't think they were necessary. My inverter also has a built in alarm (I don't think his did) so I can hear it kick on from across the house should the local breaker to blow.
Also, a true sine wave inverter will be a little more expensive but will do a better job running pumps than a cheaper step-sine model. I saved $20 by using the latter and my pumps do chatter a bit when it kicks on.
Also, a true sine wave inverter will be a little more expensive but will do a better job running pumps than a cheaper step-sine model. I saved $20 by using the latter and my pumps do chatter a bit when it kicks on.
