Hurricane Dorian

[ravedood]

What are other reefers doing to prepare their tanks in case they lose electricity during the storm?

 

[Hyperion1337]

Generator check + gas for generator. Making sure battery air pump is working. Freeze bags of water for temp check.
Definitely keeping an eye on this storm.

 

[mtgmichaelg]

It is horrible that this is coming during MACNA weekend...

 

[doggydoc]

What are other reefers doing to prepare their tanks in case they lose electricity during the storm?

PRAY


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[DRThompson]

I have 2 gens, 20gal in gas and a few 12v back up batteries for mp40's and airstones if needed. Always prepare for the worst case scenario.

My biggest concern is if power goes out early....how long can i keep the fish alive before I can setup the gen.

 

[liverock]

Turn the key on my diesel 25 kilowatt generator...disconnect from grid power by flipping the main......flip the knife switch on....from the genny...burns less than 1/2 gallon an hour...powers whole house just like grid power...had to run it for seven days straight after Irma..last year....never missed a beat....Kuboto motor and generator head from Jacksonville Power ...is an awesome piece of machinery .....pretty quiet also....runs at 1300 RPM....nice to have A/C in Florida after a storm...as it always seems hotter......and diesel is always available after the storm....I keep three 55 gallon drums of fuel that I rotate during storm season....12 volt transfer pump...and you are good to go....after hurricane season...I pump it into my truck.....until next year! LOL

 

[ravedood]

I would think fish can last at least 24 hours without power if the temperature is right. People ship fish all over the world in small bags. I think flow is the biggest issue for corals.

 

[PBessell]

It’s a layered plan. Battery powered air pumps with back up USB. Inverter and battery for pumps if need be and a full house generator for post storm.