Naka's 180 Starphire tank!!!
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tonyespinoza
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hey naka - i know there are a million options out there, but just out of curiosity, which generator have you been running?
glad to see you and yours pulling through the storm.
glad to see you and yours pulling through the storm.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13433499#post13433499 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by naka
I lost power 9/12 around 9pm and just got power back today 3 hours ago. Everything survived b/c I had a generator during the power outtage. It's been crazy not having power for 2 weeks especially with 2 kids
I'm going to bed w/ AC on finally, so I'll keep you updated after the weekend.
How big is your generator? Is it at least 5500 watts?
Tips on how to stretch a 5500w generator:
Switch your tank's photoperiod to the middle of the night when the human beings are asleep.
If you have more than one central A/C unit, turn off the larger of the two and run just the smaller one (even if it's for the upstairs). Close all the windows in the house and make sure to keep the shades/drapes closed on any windows that receive direct sunlight. Run ceiling fans downstairs.
Keep all lights turned off unless absolutely necessary.
Turn off the hot water heater(s). This is assuming they're electric. Turn on the hot water heater in the middle of the night or very early in the morning. No more than one at a time. Then turn it (or them) off after a couple of hours. The insulation around the tank will keep the water very warm for several hours.
If you have an electric stove/oven, use only one burner at a time and always turn off the central A/C switch first to make sure it doesn't cycle on while you are cooking. Same goes for the microwave, which probably draws 1200 watts. Avoid using the microwave at all, if possible. If you want to use the microwave, turn off everything else that you possibly can first.
Load your freezer up with empty Tupperware (or similar) containers filled with water in advance of the arrival of the hurricane. This extra ice could come in handy and it will keep the freezer colder so that it doesn't have to cycle on as often. If you have more than one freezer, try to tansfer everything into the larger one so that you can turn off the smaller one.
You can wash clothes on the cold water cycle. Today's detergents don't really need warm or hot water to do their job. If the clothes dryer is electric, you probably won't be able to use it. (Having a gas stove, water heater and clothes dryer would be a huge advantage in a power outage.)
Wash your dishes the old fashioned way.
Use only one TV at a time.
Turn off any outside spotlights. Those 150w security lights are a killer. Make sure to turn off the ones that are activated by motion sensors, too. If necessary, leave just one light on at night next to the garage or the generator. Chain the generator to something solid so that they can't steal it in the middle of the night.
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purplereef
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Hi Naka,
Any new pictures of your tank? Thank you very much.
Any new pictures of your tank? Thank you very much.
naka
New member
Ok guys, here's the latest updates. I'll be updating with new pics later this month when I get my new Canon. Due to AEFW and Hurricane IKE, I lost few corals here and there, but nothing too crazy.
Microcladus - one of my fav
Roscoe/meteor/candy
Purple Grimace vs sunset m. at least 4" x 5"
Garfs Purple
Oregon Tort 6" tall
Purple Slimer - one most eye poping sps in my tank
Microcladus - one of my fav
Roscoe/meteor/candy
Purple Grimace vs sunset m. at least 4" x 5"
Garfs Purple
Oregon Tort 6" tall
Purple Slimer - one most eye poping sps in my tank
