Backup power

Hi all.

Does any one use backup power on the tank? If so what backup do you use. Looking for a UPS or a power inverter but not sure wich one to go for. Any ideas? Thanks

 

Have 2 UPS but to be honest I've never got round to connecting them :embarrest:

 

I have a inverter and a generator as backup.

 

This link is quite detailed and informative for the more D.I.Y orientated.

Make your own 220 Volt backup power supply​

 

That's quite neat and uncomplicated. How can one ensure the battery is always charged though? Does one "charge and store" or is there a method of continuous charge?

 

From what I can see from the link pictures, the system is connected in such a way that the battery will be continuously charge while you are using the system.

It's basically the same as a UPS, without all the fancy lights and buttons and beeps when the power is off.

You can't store a lead acid battery over long periods of time. It wastes away, but if you run the system permanently, you won't need to store the battery, because you'll be using it all the time.

 

I use an old UPS from the office - it is set up to the airpumps only (it will not keep power for heaters and big pumps etc.), so it keeps movement in the tank and filter and I have run it for 5 hours (that's the longest I have been without power). I have calculated it would last for 8 hours - that should be enough unless there is a major issue.

No added connections, and like a traditional UPS, switches over automatically if the power trips.

 

Hi. Good article. I have got a Similar setup. Got an inverter and Battery' gives me about an hour of power. I can power an fx5, heater and a juwel filter. I need to get my self a good deep cycle battery. Any ideas?