battery backup

I'm hoping someone can help me with this. I am trying to find a remote triggered DC transfer switch for my setup. I plan on having a DIY battery backup solution for crucial life support on my system but I want it to drive DC voltage only to avoid any inverter losses and failure point. My...

Been trying to sell my 60gal setup as a whole, but I don't have time waiting for the right buyer anymore! Everything here is BRAND NEW (unless mentioned as otherwise) and never used other than to make sure it works. YES SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE, but you get to pay for it. Obviously some of these...

Hi all, I am getting rid of my battery back up which I owned for long time and never used it. I have 2 of them. letting them go for 145 EACH (Shipped) or 225 for both (Shipped).

I was looking at power outage backup options, and I wasn't happy with paying a ton for a UPS that would only power my pump for 2 hours at best. Discovered Penn Plax makes air stones that auto power on from an outage which would work great for a day or even two. Question is how often would you...

I'm in Florida and I live in a college dorm building so a generator isn't an option. I just arrived on Campus with my tank yesterday. The tank is a waterbox cube 20 AIO system with a hygger mini wave maker, AI prime 16HD light, and the stock return pump with an unreadable label. Last week my...

Two Ecotech MP40QD powerheads. I purchased both at the same time, so I assume they were manufactured around the same time. I only have one of the boxes which has a manufacture date of 6/10/19. Both work fine, no problems. $200 each. I also have a spare wet side for an additional $40. I have...

Ecotech Battery Backup purchased Aug 2022 - discharged once in power outage (retail 200.00) Includes Vectra battery backup booster (retail 35.00). I'm happy to ship at purchaser's expense. $100.00 + shipping.

Todays project is a diy LiFePo4 battery backup. I wanted to make something small that will run my 120v return pump and a wave maker for as long as possible. Never hurts to be prepared right? This will be an Amazon build, I started off with an inexpensive12v 18ah LiFePo4 battery. since I want...

I own a Fluval Evo 13.5 and have been looking into battery backup options for the Sicce Syncra 0.5 pump. Are the APC UPS 1000VA or 15000VA good options? (I am also considering the IceCap Backup V3, but some of the reviews make me wary.) I want something that will run the pump in my tank for at...

Hello fellow reefers.. I have my reef and apex A2 on a battery backup. When the power goes out, I would like the return pump to turn off for 30 seconds along with all the other non-essentials then turn back on while still on battery. Apex help desk said I need a virtual outlet. I can add the...

It’s hurricane season, but also I’ve had a plan for a while to get battery bubblers to throw on the tanks when I go on vacation. If I’m home, I’ll just use the generator. Trouble is, I can’t find any great options. So what is everyone using?! I’m looking for: 1) Long run time (at least 24h but...

Hello all, I have a 220 gallon saltwater tank with a 40 gallon sump. How do I know how much flow I need in the event of a power outage? I see most reefers have battery backups for their power heads to run 8-10 hours off of. I have 2 MP40s in my tank. Do I need battery backups for both? Just...

Hello, I was wondering what people are using as a UPS or battery backup for a reef tank if the power goes out. I know there are some DIY builds if you have built one I would like to know more about it, what the specs are, devices you are using, how long it will run without power, and cost. I had...

Hello, I was wondering what people are using as a UPS or battery backup for a reef tank if the power goes out. I know there are some DIY builds if you have built one I would like to know more about it, what the specs are, devices you are using, how long it will run without power, and cost. I had...

Hello, I was wondering what people are using as a UPS or battery backup for a reef tank if the power goes out. I know there are some DIY builds if you have built one I would like to know more about it, what the specs are, devices you are using, how long it will run without power, and cost. I had...

I know the whole Apex battery backup thing has been beaten to death over the years but will we finally get a seamless, integrated option? What are your thoughts? I know there are diy threads out there, and I’m not wanting to get into that here. There are a few of us with WAV pumps left. I love...

This thread is to show others how and why I built a battery back up that will run my return pump for 26 hours. It includes an automatic transfer switch, 100Ah battery, and a battery monitor so I could check battery status. No, it doesn’t provide answers to every situation. But these are some...

I have two AI pumps that is hooked to the Icecap Battery Backup. Power went out the other day and the pumps were not working. There was a light on the switch for the pumps so I know they were getting power.

Hello everyone! So I am doing my research regarding installing a battery backup for my aquarium and have come across a few questions. I am hoping someone can provide some input. 6 foot 165 gallon aquarium. I am currently running 2 Reef Octo Pulse 4's and 2 Tunze 6095's for flow. These are...

Hi everyone, I have an issue with my battery backup. I have the backup connected correctly I believe to my wireless icecap gyre controller. Input (charger) connected to outlet, input (pump power supply) is connected to the outlet, and output (pump) is connected to the power input on the...

I have 5 brand new in the box APC 600VA UPS battery backups. I use these on my reef for temporary power outages. I got a great deal on them so passing it on to my fellow reefers. $50 each shipped in the lower 48. These are $65 on Amazon It will keep a 40w pump running for over an hour...

I am interested in running a Vectra M2 on a Vortech battery backup. Does anyone have experience with this and can tell me how long the Vectra M2 can run on the backup? Also let me know what power setting the pump was on.

Here's my Reef Backup Power Layout. I have the power requirements noted. Question: Where should I put fuses? Notes: I am using heavy utility 12awg 3 pole wire to and from switch relay I am using 2awg copper stranded between inverter and battery I am using 6awg copper stranded between charger...

Hi All, So I have recently purchased the Maxspect Gyre XF330 with two pumps. I had seen everywhere how they are great since you can connect them to battery backups and keep tanks alive during power outages. I live in Miami and hurricanes typically knock out power for extended periods of time...

This is my attempt at making a diy battery backup for my 10 gallon mixed reef tank. I have a small generator for prolonged outages but wanted a short term solution for when I was away at work or the power went out for a few hours I would not need to pull the generator out of the shed. I have...