Battery Backup Recommendations.

[Reefer_kano]

First, I'd ask budget.
From first post you want (I think) hands off / auto power for <1 day of life support.

You mentioned EcoTech backup in your first post so is it safe to assume you're running EcoTech/Vortech powerhead(s)? If so, I think EcoTech backup makes sense, at least in terms of minimal effort.

Yes, hands off is what i need do to my work schedule.
And yes, i run vectra and A MP40.
as for budget, i dont mind investing on it as long as its worth it.

 

[Reefer_kano]

First, I'd ask budget.
From first post you want (I think) hands off / auto power for <1 day of life support.

You mentioned EcoTech backup in your first post so is it safe to assume you're running EcoTech/Vortech powerhead(s)? If so, I think EcoTech backup makes sense, at least in terms of minimal effort.

Plus it doesnt help that i dont have internet/wifi...i guess i should start with that.

 

[EricR]

Yes, hands off is what i need do to my work schedule.
And yes, i run vectra and A MP40.
as for budget, i dont mind investing on it as long as its worth it.

Quick/easy (IMO) is MP40 plugged into EcoTech backup.

Budget of "I don't mind investing..." leads to uncountable number of more cost-efficient options that can power more things for longer periods of time.

EDIT - just re-read my last statement; didn't mean that sarcastically,,, just meant there's tons of options

 

[ReeferMonkey]

You can safely drill out the rivets and replace them with an sla 12v 20ah battery if they go out.
Alternatively if you find an similar sized lfp battery with a built in bms then that works as well

Very easy Diy for the ecotech backup battery

 

[Reefer_kano]

I would definitely need someone to walk me thru it in detail

 

[Baronen]

I never heard of ecotech delta...

My apologies. It’s called EcoFlow Delta. Mixed it up with the ecotech brand. It’s just a really big Lithium Ion battery / power station. It’s cool because it hooks up to a solar panel so if I ever get multi day power outages I’ll be able to power up a few things and keep my aquarium running as well

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ok, so due to some issues in my old place, i had to move almost immediately.
Due to the rush of finding a half decent place, when i looked at the place im in now i didnt quite paid too much attention to the electrical "system" of this house. So making the long story short, the "system is not the best so im in the process of getting a sub panel installed dedicated for the salt water system, but thats gonna take sometime.
In the mean while, i want to get a Battery backup system installed for now. I normally work 15+hr shifts and sometimes i get mini panic attacks while im work thinking about if one of the breaker tripped of the power went out, its not fun at all smh lol.

Ive been looking at the Eco-tech battery back up system but ive heard mixed review of it.
So i have a few questions...

Is it a good system to spend the mony on?

Would i need any type of wifi/internet for hooking it up and/or for it to work?

How many battery is recommended to have for it to keep things running for at least a day or so?

What would be all the components i would need to have it up and ready to work if and when needed?

Is there other systems or ways that you guys can recommend for me to use?

I don't mind spending the money in a good system as long as its worth it.

Thank you all for the help in advance.

This is a pair of miniature deep cycle batteries on amazon for $50 which is 1/2 the price of ecotech cells
Trickle charger will keep them at full power

 

[Malcontent]

You people need to up your game and get carbon fiber flywheel.

 

[Lonely reefer's]

Would this set up work automatically?

Yes it work for me
I copy idea from

 

[ReeferMonkey]

This is a pair of miniature deep cycle batteries on amazon for $50 which is 1/2 the price of ecotech cells
Trickle charger will keep them at full power

DIY Ecotech Battery Backup for $60

I’m going to be showing you how to make a battery backup with a group 24 deep cycle marine battery, which cost roughly $80, and are rated at 75 ah. You might be asking yourself why such a large battery, when the standard 18AH battery can last 20 hours on a MP60, 36 on a MP40, and 72 hours on a...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Reefer_kano]

My apologies. It’s called EcoFlow Delta. Mixed it up with the ecotech brand. It’s just a really big Lithium Ion battery / power station. It’s cool because it hooks up to a solar panel so if I ever get multi day power outages I’ll be able to power up a few things and keep my aquarium running as well

Thats definitely interesting. I like the solar panel idea.

 

[Reefer_kano]

Yes it work for me
I copy idea from

Cool, thank you for the link.

 

[Reefer_kano]

DIY Ecotech Battery Backup for $60

I’m going to be showing you how to make a battery backup with a group 24 deep cycle marine battery, which cost roughly $80, and are rated at 75 ah. You might be asking yourself why such a large battery, when the standard 18AH battery can last 20 hours on a MP60, 36 on a MP40, and 72 hours on a...

www.reef2reef.com

Cool, now i got a bit more guidance for a project, thank you for the link

 

[Reefer_kano]

DIY Ecotech Battery Backup for $60

I’m going to be showing you how to make a battery backup with a group 24 deep cycle marine battery, which cost roughly $80, and are rated at 75 ah. You might be asking yourself why such a large battery, when the standard 18AH battery can last 20 hours on a MP60, 36 on a MP40, and 72 hours on a...

www.reef2reef.com

Thank you for the link, its extremely helpful.
Im sitting here watching it not realizing that im gonna be alte for work if i keep watching it smh lol

 

[ReeferMonkey]

Thank you for the link, its extremely helpful.
Im sitting here watching it not realizing that im gonna be alte for work if i keep watching it smh lol

i built two theyre very easy to make