does anyone use a UPS

[worldnewsmap]

I was just wondering if anyone here used a UPS a uninterruptible power supply for a computer to run a powerhead or 2 in case your power shuts off and your not there to know about it I have one set up on a tank with a koralia hooked up to it so far no power outages but i have unplugged it from wall and do know it will run for atleast a hour I know its not the full system but it keeps water movement in the tank so that your amonia wont build up as quick just thought I would see if anyone else has used one of these for there tanks so far i only have one set up on one of my tanks i need to get more for the others

 

[cee]

Mike,
Puncuation is your friend. I doubt anything bad will happen in an hour so I don't use them. After about 4 I begin to get concerned.

 

[modifyd]

I use a battery back up on my vortech. The longest period I had to use it was almost 8 hours but it was still going strong.

 

[Steve W]

An alternative for lengthy power outages is a teaspoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide per twenty gallons every 6 hours. This maintains the oxygen levels in the tank. An occasional swish with your hand is enough mixing. Generally, temperature control I've found to be bigger problem although a gallon ziplock bag full of hot water (~100 degrees F) will help a lot. All low tech and cheaper than UPS.

You don't generally need to make the first addition of peroxide until after the first 4 hours unless you have a large bioload.

Steve W.

 

[jefathome]

Wow... didn't know that. thanks

 

[luisgo]

I use a 1000 va UPS and it runs three Koralias (1-#2 and 2 - #1) for eight hours. I purchased the UPS used at ebay for $100 including shipping.

I think that the need for one depends on how often you have power outages and for how long.

 

[EvilMel]

Mike, punctuation is your friend.

I missed some of you guys.

 

[worldnewsmap]

i have no idea how long it will run only tested it for about a hour im thinking it will run many hours havent had the time to test how long but it is reported to fun a desktop for 8 hours so im guessing i can get alot more time than that out of it but havent checked

 

[cee]

I missed some of you guys.

LOL, best laugh I've had all day. Thanks for that! Tact was never my strong suit.

Dave

 

[Tradewinds]

Couldn't a UPS be an electrical shock hazard as anything connected to it would bypass a GFI?