|
#1
November 21st, 2007, 04:49 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Blackout Preparation.
I was wonder what you guys have in terms of preparing for blackouts. Me personally I have a few battery powered generators. In case of an emergency i can at least plug my filters and heaters on. In Toronto a few years ago we had a massive 4 day blackout along with alot of the northeast states. They came in handy, well the filter did the room was 104 degrees. I had to put ice cubes in it that were melting in the freezer. All was well and i didnt lose any of my Fronts or fry for that matter.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 200 Gallon African Chiclids, 120 Gallon Community Tank. 20 Gallon Marine Tank ( fish only) Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie 
|
| LivingReefs.com - Reef Aquarium Forum |
|
#2
November 21st, 2007, 05:03 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
I would just "borrow" some solar panels, batteries and inverter from my job and keep my fingers crossed for sunshine.
__________________
I'm Dave  Keep it Simple Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gal reef, Hamilton dual 175w metal halide with dual actinic Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: +1 yr Other Intrests: reefin' and ridin'
|
|
#3
November 21st, 2007, 05:08 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
I thought about a battery backup for power, but figured a tank that is decently established will last a couple of days without power.. Maybe a backups for a lil bit, to run the powerheads, to get a lil circulation back to the tank every so often...
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 Clear for Life Acrylic- ASM Skimmer,RioHB20's (x2) 30 gallon sump... Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 months Other Intrests: Video Games, Saltwater Tanks, Playing with the 2yr old..
|
|
#4
November 21st, 2007, 07:02 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
We rarely loose electricity here in the south except maybe for a few hours.I think the last time we lost electricity for more than 6 hours was during an ice storm back in 97'.I do have a backup generator if the worst happens.Which reminds me,I need to service it.
__________________
 Live long and prosper Dominick AGA 210g. MegaflowLifereef LF1-300S berlin sumpSVS-24 skimmer w/Mag 9.5Refugium(25g.) with Nova 2x24w fuge light.Mag 2400 return.Aquatinic Constellation/14x39w T5-HO.Reef Fanatic ATO.Koralia 2/3 Current Aquarium(s) Description: Oceanic 75 gal./AGA 210g. megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 6 years Other Intrests: Reefing,video games,music,electronics
|
|
#5
November 21st, 2007, 07:10 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
I have nothing
 .
__________________
They see me moderatin', they hatin'. Sarah 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
|
|
#6
November 21st, 2007, 07:19 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
nothing but hopes and dreams over here that the power doesnt go out. best i got is a butterfly valve to shut off the overflow if im home and the sump goes too high. but it should be fine, just in case
__________________
Can't lounge in the boozer all day, got manouvers to make. Gotta see a man about a dog, can't be late, im always late. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
|
|
#7
November 21st, 2007, 07:51 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
I don't have anything for a backup, but I have never had more than a hour blackout. I would like a back up generatore just incase though.
__________________
Bobby 
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
|
|
#8
November 21st, 2007, 08:56 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
I just keep my fingers crossed and hope we don't have a blackout. we had an ice storm january this year. and was without power for four days. luckily it was when my tank was cycling and didn't have any livestock in it.
__________________
Detritus Happens! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 55 gallon reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: since january 07
|
|
#9
November 21st, 2007, 11:27 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
I got a generator that will run my tank without any problems.
But we got a sorry electric company.Might take them a day just to fix the line if a tree limb falls on it.
__________________
Live life at full draw. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125gal SPS tank in the works Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2+ Other Intrests: Hunting,camping,fishing
|
|
#10
November 22nd, 2007, 11:45 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Re: Blackout Preparation.
I have computer battery backups of various sizes that we got from a company around here that was upgrading, my biggest one will run my heater and powerhead for 36 hours, the rest for about 12 each. If its really bad i do have a generator that we usually hook up for lights. My biggest concern is my heater, here in missouri the only bad power outages we have are when its -400*F
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 20g Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Since Oct 07 Other Intrests: Rock climbing, drag racing, paintballing.
|
 |
| Tags |
| blackout, preparation |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
Linear Mode
|
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:41 AM.