Backup power

[Rshahnyc]

UPS or a portable power station like Jackbox?

 

[KStatefan]

Do not know what a Jackbox is but my suggestion would be a power station that can be used as a UPS. Lots of brands out there now. @VintageReefer

 

[Rshahnyc]

I meant Jackery lol Idk why I said jackbox.

Yeah I guess I don't know how much power I need?

Is 1000W enough?

Do I need more?

 

[KStatefan]

I meant Jackery lol Idk why I said jackbox.

Yeah I guess I don't know how much power I need?

Is 1000W enough?

Do I need more?

You need to know what you want to power with it and how much those items use and how long you want it to last.

 

[Rshahnyc]

I’ve never had to think about this, just from a power perspective

I’d imagine I’d want my wavemakers, return pumps and ?lights

 

[NancyFish]

Do not know what a Jackbox is but my suggestion would be a power station that can be used as a UPS. Lots of brands out there now. @VintageReefer

You prefer something like this over a UPS? This looks heavy duty, is it safe to assume it will run longer or something?

 

[PharmrJohn]

@VintageReefer --- This is right up your alley.....

 

[KStatefan]

You prefer something like this over a UPS? This looks heavy duty, is it safe to assume it will run longer or something?

It acts as a UPS. That was just an example there are many brands and sizes available. Much better setup than a traditional UPS with a lead acid battery.

I think that some type of automatic emergency power back up should included in every build. The power can go out at anytime for lots of reasons.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Depends on your budget and power failure concerns, but I personally would aim for in tank flow for longer and not use lights, heats, or return pumps, etc.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Do not know what a Jackbox is but my suggestion would be a power station that can be used as a UPS. Lots of brands out there now. @VintageReefer

yea a product like this is really good but after 1000 watts, a small gas inverter generator would be what I would put my money towards. Like Randy said, you are looking for flow and oxygenation only until power comes back on or you need to go to the longer lasting genny.

 

[KStatefan]

yea a product like this is really good but after 1000 watts, a small gas inverter generator would be what I would put my money towards. Like Randy said, you are looking for flow and oxygenation only until power comes back on or you need to go to the longer lasting genny.

Just an example picture of one lots of brands and sizes available get what matches your needs and budget.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Just an example picture of one lots of brands and sizes available get what matches your needs and budget.

yea for sure. I have one that vintage reeder recommended. I like it so far and it does provide immediate backup power. 100 watts it was $400. Then, I bought a 2000 watt honda generator. Sandy scared me and got me out of the hobby in 2012. Not going through that heartache again.