Question about backup battery compatibility

[Snot Otter]

I have a small 8-watt return pump (Sicce Syncra Silent 0.5) that uses AC power. Would the pump be compatible with an APC UPS (e.g., the APS UPS 1000VA)? I need to find a backup battery that will run the pump for at least a few hours if the power goes out.

 

[blaxsun]

Yes, you can run anything with an APC UPS. DC pumps (like the Sicce SDC) will draw less power, though (they have an AC-DC adapter) - and you'll get significantly more battery life. Most of the time people just run the wavemakers (only) off a battery - as most draw <10 watts and you can get a full day.