Generator for reef tank

Dave1993 · May 3, 2022

Only care about heater and return pump link me some that will run it Petrol generator portable thanks

Malcontent · May 3, 2022

Honda or Yamaha inverter generators are usually a good choice.

MnFish1 · May 3, 2022

Dave1993 said:
Only care about heater and return pump link me some that will run it Petrol generator portable thanks

There are a number that would work - not sure whats available in the UK. There are now battery systems - which can come on automatically and work for a long while. I bought a natural gas generator - had I done more research, I would have gone with a battery powered option.

Dave1993 · May 3, 2022

Just need 1 for my electrics getting rewired my electric never goes out "touch wood"

Dave1993 · May 3, 2022

would this 1 work
https://hyundaipowerequipment.co.uk/hyundai-hy2000si-2016-2kw-inverter-generator or do i need more than 2000w its only to run the tank idc about the fridge or anything else

MnFish1 · May 3, 2022

Dave1993 said:
would this 1 work
https://hyundaipowerequipment.co.uk/hyundai-hy2000si-2016-2kw-inverter-generator or do i need more than 2000w its only to run the tank idc about the fridge or anything else

Seems like it would - Do you have a place where you can run it outside?

PS - in the US - depending on how long your rewiring is going to take - you can rent similar portable generators - as compared to spending that much money - for a new one.

To be certain you know how many watts you need - just add up the wattage of your pump, heater, flow pumps, (lights?) - if it is <2000 - you're good to go.

Dave1993 · May 3, 2022

MnFish1 said:
Seems like it would - Do you have a place where you can run it outside?

PS - in the US - depending on how long your rewiring is going to take - you can rent similar portable generators - as compared to spending that much money - for a new one.

To be certain you know how many watts you need - just add up the wattage of your pump, heater, flow pumps, (lights?) - if it is <2000 - you're good to go.

I'll just put it in the back garden yea i think you can rent in the uk too i just don't know how long they are going to be with it + its always good to have for emergency's

Dave1993 · May 3, 2022

Well my heater is 300w and return pump is 72w light is 90w

MnFish1 · May 3, 2022

Dave1993 said:
Well my heater is 300w and return pump is 72w light is 90w

it would seem to be fine then!!

MnFish1 · May 3, 2022

PS - One other thought - is the noise level - and how close your neighbors are. If the electricity is going to be out for 2 weeks - having a generator running 24/7 might make you a little unpopular. When we have outages (perhaps once/month) - and our generator kicks in - we always get comments 1) - it must be nice to have your house powered and 2) - that thing makes a lot of noise.

The one you picked - seems 'small' - and hopefully not too loud - but it is something to consider (also any local rules about noise at night, etc)

Dave1993 · May 3, 2022

MnFish1 said:
PS - One other thought - is the noise level - and how close your neighbors are. If the electricity is going to be out for 2 weeks - having a generator running 24/7 might make you a little unpopular. When we have outages (perhaps once/month) - and our generator kicks in - we always get comments 1) - it must be nice to have your house powered and 2) - that thing makes a lot of noise.

The one you picked - seems 'small' - and hopefully not too loud - but it is something to consider (also any local rules about noise at night, etc)

my neighbours can go Forget themselfs tbh every single night someone has a fire so idc what they think might get the loudest 1 i can find to tick them off

Dave1993 · May 3, 2022

Can't even open windows in the summer for fires

Malcontent · May 3, 2022

Dave1993 said:
would this 1 work
https://hyundaipowerequipment.co.uk/hyundai-hy2000si-2016-2kw-inverter-generator or do i need more than 2000w its only to run the tank idc about the fridge or anything else

You could probably get by on 1000 W. Fridges have a high startup surge but a generator that can sustain 1000W can surge to ~1600W.

I had an outage last month and ran a mini fridge, large chest freezer, and my tank's pumps and heaters on a 1000W inverter attached to my car (hybrid so the gas engine only fired up periodically).