battery backup questions

[platax88]

Hello we are planning to move back down to FL and wanted to run one of my 6100 on a battery to keep my lifestock happy on the trip down. this will also serve as a power backup in case of power outages which are inevitable in Fl. This is what i was planning on getting:

- Tunze safety connector
- sealed lead acid battery
- This charger: http://www.batterymart.com/p-12v-500ma-sealed-lead-acid-battery-charger-2.html or this solar one: http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/SP60-12.html

I cant decide on which charger. The solar would be a PITA to setup but could come in handy in longer power outages such as during a hurricane.

What do you think? Am i missing anything? Oh ... and can i run a Tunze 6000 instead to consume power?

 

[rvitko]

The 6100 will not work with the safety connector, only the newer models like 6101 and 6105 will work with the safety connector. Realistically after a day or two, heat will probably kill the corals so don't be obsessed with longevity. The most a pump only will get you through is likely 48-72 hrs. After a hurricane it is usually hot and ice is a scarcity.

 

[platax88]

Ah, thats too bad, i have 6100.100 pumps

Is there any way of running these in a vehicle? Maybe with one of those power inverters you hook up to the cigarette lighter? Any suggestions?

 

[rvitko]

Yes, with a power inverter or UPS system you could run them.

 

[platax88]

great ... can any damage happen to the pumps doing this?

Thank you for your time Roger

 

[rvitko]

It isn't impossible but it is unlikely, if the Hz frequency went very high or the power surged it could damage the pump, this is only likely, with a really low quality inverter.