Poll = Who has emergency backup power?
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Well I have the Ultimate generator.
I bought it just this year and not for the Paranoya of Y2K.
Its a 45KW (45000 watts) Whole house generator with a automatic transfer switch. It has a computer controlled exerciser cycle and battery charger and block heater that runs all the time. It runs off of propane and keeps my whole house running for a week or more with out refilling the tank.
I live on a rural power grid and loose power frequently. Just this last winter we lost power for 5 days durring an Ice storm and we had a 3 day old infant at home. That is the extreme but Im prepared. Typically we only loose it for 3 to 12 hours. We lost power for 3 hours durring the superbowl last year and I was pissed that I did not have it on line yet.
I am planning on a future 400 gallon reef system built into the wall and hate to risk that investment. Even this large generator is cheaper than a 400 gallon reef fully stocked.
Its just a convience Item but to me very worth it.
Jeff
I bought it just this year and not for the Paranoya of Y2K.
Its a 45KW (45000 watts) Whole house generator with a automatic transfer switch. It has a computer controlled exerciser cycle and battery charger and block heater that runs all the time. It runs off of propane and keeps my whole house running for a week or more with out refilling the tank.
I live on a rural power grid and loose power frequently. Just this last winter we lost power for 5 days durring an Ice storm and we had a 3 day old infant at home. That is the extreme but Im prepared. Typically we only loose it for 3 to 12 hours. We lost power for 3 hours durring the superbowl last year and I was pissed that I did not have it on line yet.
I am planning on a future 400 gallon reef system built into the wall and hate to risk that investment. Even this large generator is cheaper than a 400 gallon reef fully stocked.
Its just a convience Item but to me very worth it.
Jeff
Well Just about an hour after writing this a large thunderstorm came through and We lost power yet again. My Generator is on and I had all the lights on including the landscaping lights until my wife made me turn all of them off. Oh well I guess I shouldnt gloat.
Jeff
Jeff
Purchased an APC 650 to run my pump but the Ampmaster made a humming noise when on battery power. Talked to APC and they recommend the APC 700 or larger because these units provide a true sine wave output. The smaller units provide a step wave output.
I have a radioshack DC/AC inverter that I can power some minor stuff with--enough to keep the water moving and aerated using my car battery.
Already used it when I tore down my tank, drove from Seattle to San Jose, and set up my tank again. 24 hours in plastic bags, and i didn't lose nothin!
Ty
Already used it when I tore down my tank, drove from Seattle to San Jose, and set up my tank again. 24 hours in plastic bags, and i didn't lose nothin!
Ty
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Jeff Hood:
<STRONG>Well I have the Ultimate generator.
I bought it just this year and not for the Paranoya of Y2K.
Its a 45KW (45000 watts) Whole house generator with a automatic transfer switch. It has a computer controlled exerciser cycle and battery charger and block heater that runs all the time. It runs off of propane and keeps my whole house running for a week or more with out refilling the tank.
I live on a rural power grid and loose power frequently. Just this last winter we lost power for 5 days durring an Ice storm and we had a 3 day old infant at home. That is the extreme but Im prepared. Typically we only loose it for 3 to 12 hours. We lost power for 3 hours durring the superbowl last year and I was pissed that I did not have it on line yet.
I am planning on a future 400 gallon reef system built into the wall and hate to risk that investment. Even this large generator is cheaper than a 400 gallon reef fully stocked.
Its just a convience Item but to me very worth it.
Jeff</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Jeff--where do you get something like this, and how much do they run?
<STRONG>Well I have the Ultimate generator.
I bought it just this year and not for the Paranoya of Y2K.
Its a 45KW (45000 watts) Whole house generator with a automatic transfer switch. It has a computer controlled exerciser cycle and battery charger and block heater that runs all the time. It runs off of propane and keeps my whole house running for a week or more with out refilling the tank.
I live on a rural power grid and loose power frequently. Just this last winter we lost power for 5 days durring an Ice storm and we had a 3 day old infant at home. That is the extreme but Im prepared. Typically we only loose it for 3 to 12 hours. We lost power for 3 hours durring the superbowl last year and I was pissed that I did not have it on line yet.
I am planning on a future 400 gallon reef system built into the wall and hate to risk that investment. Even this large generator is cheaper than a 400 gallon reef fully stocked.
Its just a convience Item but to me very worth it.
Jeff</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Jeff--where do you get something like this, and how much do they run?
I have a 5000 watt generator and a 4000 watt back up generator....(actually I use to run a small engine repair shop and the 4000 was a no pick up item). I do keep both at the house ready to go. I live in the mountains where winter storms often leave us without power. Guys let me advise you to keep up on the generator maintance... It sucks to need it and it not run. Change the gas every so often and run the puppys some just to make sure. (OK I'm off the soapbox now).
Hi, all,
I have a few layers of backup:
-My main circulation pump (.9 amps) is connected to an APC Smart-UPS 1250. It will run for at least 2 hours without power. This has kicked in a couple of times.
-I have 2 300 watt DC-AC inverters that I can connect to the car cigarette lighter. Each of these will run multiple pumps. I've used one of these once.
-I have a 5000 VA gasoline generator. Brand new & never used. One of these days I need to set it up & run it.
Of these, I think the 300 VA DC-AC inverters are the most cost effective & easy to use. I paid $35 each at Costco for them. Plug them into the cigarette lighter & they're ready to use. I have a few long extension cords to reach from the car into the house.
B
I have a few layers of backup:
-My main circulation pump (.9 amps) is connected to an APC Smart-UPS 1250. It will run for at least 2 hours without power. This has kicked in a couple of times.
-I have 2 300 watt DC-AC inverters that I can connect to the car cigarette lighter. Each of these will run multiple pumps. I've used one of these once.
-I have a 5000 VA gasoline generator. Brand new & never used. One of these days I need to set it up & run it.
Of these, I think the 300 VA DC-AC inverters are the most cost effective & easy to use. I paid $35 each at Costco for them. Plug them into the cigarette lighter & they're ready to use. I have a few long extension cords to reach from the car into the house.
B
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