Battery Backup?

[rmorris_14]

As this winter storm approaches, Im getting more nervous. We are getting a ton of rain which is supposed to turn to ice. not super power line friendly . I have battery powered aerator but I didn't think about the heater. what is a budget friendly battery backup strip you all use? I was thinking I would just need it to run the heater and maybe the powerhead?

 

[blaxsun]

The only thing I have on battery backup are the gyres. I'd probably only get 30 minutes with a heater, so it's not practical. In the summer the slight temperature drop is easily survivable (it took about 8 hours to drop 3 degrees), and in the winter if the power is out for more than a few hours I have a natural gas fireplace that kicks in.

 

[Dom]

I have my return pump, power heads and skimmer connected to my battery backup. I get about 18 hours off of my setup. Nothing like a deep cycle marine battery with inverter.

Lights and heater are unplugged. I have gas heat, so I rely on the house temperature to keep the tank warm enough.

 

[T-J]

Depends what you consider "budget friendly". I've seen a number of people get a gas generator from Harbor Freight. You can get a nice sized one for about $400. Depending on what you have in your tank, and how often you have power failures, that can be seen as some pretty cheap insurance.

 

[Jekyl]

Boil water and transfer to 2 liters or 20oz and float in sump/tank

 

[Jekyl]

Depends what you consider "budget friendly". I've seen a number of people get a gas generator from Harbor Freight. You can get a nice sized one for about $400. Depending on what you have in your tank, and how often you have power failures, that can be seen as some pretty cheap insurance.

This is best option

 

[rmorris_14]

Boil water and transfer to 2 liters or 20oz and float in sump/tank

I loved this idea until I realized I would have no electricity to bowl the water. Haha

 

[rmorris_14]

Depends what you consider "budget friendly". I've seen a number of people get a gas generator from Harbor Freight. You can get a nice sized one for about $400. Depending on what you have in your tank, and how often you have power failures, that can be seen as some pretty cheap insurance.

I realize “budget friendly” is incredibly vague and relative to each individual now. I was thinking I could get a battery backup power strip for like $50 buckets. But from posts I’m seeing it wouldn’t even last that long.
Maybe I can wrap my tank in a huge quilt like a burrito to try to keep the warmth in in a scenario of a power outage during the winter.

 

[workhz]

If you don’t have gas to boil water then you’re at a disadvantage. If you have a car nearby an inverter and long cord might do the trick.

 

[BReefer13]

I've used a car inverter before to run an extension cord off of it. Later I bought a generator. Good luck!

 

[rmorris_14]

My husbands work van has the ability to run electric and he has a small microwave he uses for lunch. The plan is to boil water In that if needed for the upcoming storm: I will be looking to into saving for the generator you message for future issues. Thanks!!

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

if you have a BBQ you can use that to boil a bit of water. I also have some handwarmers as my 'just in case', which I plan to wrap up the tank in a blanket with the handwarmers inside. I have no idea if it will work, but thats my plan.

I live in a condo in a major city and very rarely lose power, so I have no experience, just a plan.

 

[rmorris_14]

I've used a car inverter before to run an extension cord off of it. Later I bought a generator. Good luck!

I will have to google “car inverter”

 

[rmorris_14]

if you have a BBQ you can use that to boil a bit of water. I also have some handwarmers as my 'just in case', which I plan to wrap up the tank in a blanket with the handwarmers inside. I have no idea if it will work, but thats my plan.

I live in a condo in a major city and very rarely lose power, so I have no experience, just a plan.

This is a great suggestion. We do have a propane grill!! Thanks for the idea