How many have generators for their tank

[thebradybunch]

We are expecting ice and sleet tonight and possible power outages tomorrow. My 72 gallon tank has been running for 5 weeks now and my sons 55 gallon has been up for 3 weeks. With the possibilty of power outages I am thinking it is time to look into buying a small portable generator if for no other reason to keep our tanks running. Neither of us have a lot of money in livestock at this point but still we don't want to lose what we have and sure don't want to have to start over.

 

[bmrescort]

$5-6000 investment in a tank- Yup I have a generator. The last time I had to use I got everything hooked up and running and my wife says, "Wow you hookedthe lights up to it also"......the power already came back on.lol

 

[masonicman]

Here is a previous threads discussing back-up power options.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1288944&highlight=generators

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1285858&highlight=generators

 

[Thinslis]

My power went out New years day, white out blizzard conditions and I had not generator. I drove through the blizzard to my grandma's house to barrow her generator. When I got home the power was back on. One week later the power went out again but in the middle of the night. I woke up and found that the tank had already lost 4 degrees. I still had grandma's generator. I take it out of the box for the first time and this thing was just about as old as my grandma!!! Needless to say the thing never started. Now I own my own generator that works just fine!

Knowing my luck though, the power isn't going to go out again for like 3 years! LOL

 

[minispider]

I have one just in case, for when the hurricanes come knocking on my door.:eek2:

 

[Phyxius]

Bought one here also. 6500watt(not peak starting) running unit I got on sale about 2 yrs ago. Luckily have not needed it but start it up once a month and let it run awhile just in case the time comes.
Have a buddy who is an electrician who hooked up a transfer box so I can power my tanks and key house circuits if the time comes.

 

[Shooter7]

I bought one a couple summers ago after tornado storm damage knocked out power for awhile. Ran the essentials on the tank AND a couple box fans, fridge, and a couple lights too.

 

[96vette]

I have a Guardian 16kw standby gen. A must have in Hurricane alley.

 

[mg426]

I have a 5500 Watt generator that is back fed into my breaker box., for use during power outages.

 

[old salty]

I purchased a 3500w generator after a power outage nearly took out my last tank. I may get a battery backup to keep things alive until I can get the generator hooked up; I do have to work and power won't go out while I'm home (something about a guy named Murphy."

 

[scotmc]

I have a Yamaha Ef1000, I hope, I get to use it.

 

[Trotter]

I am looking around at my options now. I would hate to have a disaster.

 

[rkelman]

6500w generator here.

 

[Reef of Eden]

how do you determine how much power you'll need?

 

[Apercula]

My tank is in the living room of our assisted living home. The tank isnt on a circuit that is run by the generator, but there is an outlet just an extension cord away that would keep the basics running for days.

 

[Thinslis]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11616226#post11616226 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reef of Eden
how do you determine how much power you'll need?

Its like a fish tank, you buy the bigest one you can afford because you'll use all of it.

If its under powered it will at least run your pumps, filters, and heaters. If its over powered, your hubby will love you for the lights and heat / AC.

 

[Freed]

If you want the power to never go out, buy a generator. I bought mine three years ago and have never had to use it, well at least here for my house/tanks. I do use it all the time on the new house we are working on though.

 

[poppin_fresh]

I bought my generator to protect my home investment first and my hobby second. As much as I would hate to lose my tank and all my livestock, having pipes burst and cause tens of thousands of $$ damage would be more traumatic.

 

[lakee911]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11615499#post11615499 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mg426
I have a 5500 Watt generator that is back fed into my breaker box., for use during power outages.

Make sure it is done properly or you're violating code and endangering yourself and any linemen who could be working on your power lines. The code requires that the main power and the backup power source to be interlocked such that both can not be run at the same time.

Jason

 

[Macimage]

We have two generators in the house and one in our motorhome parked next to the house. When we lose power, my husband has everything, lights, tank, refrig. (& the big screen tv) up and running within minutes. You can always see our house during a power outage.

Joyce