Let's talk about back-up power!

[plankton]

I agree with prior posts. I use a APC Smart UPS (true sine wave output) 1400 to drive a single Koralia 1 in my tiny 24G nano.

FYI The Koralia-1 uses a 3.5W pump, so it would last hours on said UPS with new batteries.

PS I had trouble running little aquarium pumps on modified sinewave inverters. Sometimes the pump would not start or would shudder. However, I've had NO problems using true sinewave inverters like you'd find in SmartUPS.

Scott

 

[matttaylor]

I use the inverter method if i need it. I had a small 150 watt inverter that was able to run all my pumps last time the power went out, but have upgraded to a 400 that will run my actinic lights and pumps if needed. I actually tested it a few weeks ago and was able to run all of my christmas lights with no problems!

 

[xia]

Just bought a 1200 peak 850 watt generator at Kragen for $99. Get them while supplies last.