Power Outage Backup System

[Ian Baxter]

There is an 8 hr planed power outage in about a week in San Diego. I have a 65g controlled by my apex and 2 x eb832s. My powerheads are AI, return is a Varios 4, one DOS and a generic heater. I obviously have a lot of other stuff plugged in, but what size APC UPS backup should I need?

 

[C_AWOL]

Skip the apc, it won't last long at all. Buy something like an ecoflow delta instead (preferably lfp) and plug in the most important items (return and powerheads)

 

[FUNGI]

If its only 8 hours....Rent from HD....they will lots of power generators.....

 

[JGT]

Wen Inverter Genny… Amazon…~$400. It’ll save you down the line as well.

 

[C_AWOL]

EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station 1024Wh Certified Refurbished, LiFePO4 | eBay

The solar to XT60 charging cable is included in EcoFlow portable solar panels. Support one DELTA 2 extra battery or DELTA Max extra battery. Specs of DELTA 2. LFP (LiFePO4 battery). Max Device(s) Power (with X-Boost).

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499 for 1kwh (1000w for up to an hour)
May qualify for tax credits as well
This can run your varios 4 alone for up to ~25hrs at 100% (not counting effeciency losses)

 

[fishface NJ]

Are there any must-have gadgets for power outages in 2024?

The 600wh one I have I got on sale for 250$ and has a 1000w sine wave inverter and ups built in The 400$ one I linked to is 1075wh and has a 2000w sine wave inverter and ups built in Plus the bms needed for maintaining the lipo’s

www.reef2reef.com

 

[Ian Baxter]

Skip the apc, it won't last long at all. Buy something like an ecoflow delta instead (preferably lfp) and plug in the most important items (return and powerheads)

So I would have to unplug them from the Apex eb832

 

[Ian Baxter]

If it’s only 8 hours....Rent from HD....they will lots of power generators.....

I have a big generator, but was trying to get something that would work for an unplanned outage when I’m gone.

 

[C_AWOL]

So I would have to unplug them from the Apex eb832

The ecoflows work as a ups so you could plug in the eb832 into the battery while its plugged into an outlet (preferably with only the return + powerheads if you have 2 eb832)
I wouldn't suggest plugging the ecoflow into the apex since I don't think the amperage of the eb832 can handle the power draw if and when the battery is charging.

 

[Ian Baxter]

The ecoflows work as a ups so you could plug in the eb832 into the battery while its plugged into an outlet (preferably with only the return + powerheads if you have 2 eb832)
I wouldn't suggest plugging the ecoflow into the apex since I don't think the amperage of the eb832 can handle the power draw if and when the battery is charging.

Okay that makes sense. Thank you!

 

[Jdm18honda]

The ecoflows work as a ups so you could plug in the eb832 into the battery while its plugged into an outlet (preferably with only the return + powerheads if you have 2 eb832)
I wouldn't suggest plugging the ecoflow into the apex since I don't think the amperage of the eb832 can handle the power draw if and when the battery is charging.

The ecoflow supports USBC charging 20volts 60watts
I leave mine plugged into my eb832 and a powerhead plugged into the ecoflow