Power loss

[MadReefer]

So lost power about noon today. I put the battery air pump in and cover top with a blanket to keep as much heat in. Power supposed to be back at 3pm. Ugh.
I think everything should be okay.
I was just about to shop for a power backup too since its cyber Mon.

 

[iTzJu]

ahh man, good luck. hopefully it is up soon! the small portable gas generator at harbor freight is a good deal for situations like this.

 

[9supratt4]

Gas generator is the best purchase I've ever made for my tank. And it is powerful enough to run my tank, refrigerator, a lamp, and TV and cable box.

 

[motortrendz]

I have a battery back up for my return pump. But I also have a generator I can park outside my living room window and run the tank from there if needed.

 

[MadReefer]

No generators allowed in my development.

Is this calculation correct for battery backup?
Heater - 300w
powerhead 35w
Backup - 900w

Total used watts 335

900/335 = 2.7 hours

 

[9supratt4]

No generators allowed in my development.

UGH! How about an inverter attached to your car battery? I did that for a few years.

 

[motortrendz]

No generators allowed in my development.

Is this calculation correct for battery backup?
Heater - 300w
powerhead 35w
Backup - 900w

Total used watts 335

900/335 = 2.7 hours

Pretty much. But you can also get a marine battery that 1000ah, if the batter is fully charged at 335w, that's 28amps at 12v , so a 1000ah battery will give you power for 38hours.