Need help ASAP! Power outage! - West LA

[Foogoo]

This post is actually on behalf of my friend who's had his power out for at least an hour now. If anyone is in the West LA area who has any battery powered aquarium equipment or a UPS they wouldn't mind lending at midnight on a monday, please let me know.

Thanks!

 

[thirst]

It was for me.... finally the power came on. It was out for 3 hours or so. it was becoming a bit concerning. Thanks for your help foogoo.

 

[raskal311]

One should always have one handy, I have 3 backup pumps Glad everything went well.

 

[drake66]

the power went out at my place during the winds for 12hrs everything was fine when the power came back on. I wouldnt be too worried if its for a few hrs

 

[Foogoo]

Speaking of power outages, what do you guys have as backup? I've never used a UPS before, do those store up enough power to be useful? What about generators? I live in an apartment, but if necessary, it may be possible to have one running on the porch and run a cable inside.

 

[dymaxiun]

I think a few hours shouldn't really be an issue with any of these tanks? Seriously though are we all just overreacting?

 

[Wilafur]

doh, i have 2 ups's sitting in boxes at my pad.

 

[Wilafur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7006264#post7006264 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dymaxiun
I think a few hours shouldn't really be an issue with any of these tanks? Seriously though are we all just overreacting?

the problem with outages is that it can last anywhere from 1hr to 12hrs. better safe than sorry.

 

[drake66]

I bought the most expensive UPS once, and it barely kept my mag 5 + 200w heater runnning for an hour, back when I had my 25g. I wouldnt use one, only if i had a bunch of maxijets as flow runners.

 

[Wilafur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7006280#post7006280 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drake66
I bought the most expensive UPS once, and it barely kept my mag 5 + 200w heater runnning for an hour, back when I had my 25g. I wouldnt use one, only if i had a bunch of maxijets as flow runners.

you sure about that? i've seen ups's that run for $100K+.

 

[dymaxiun]

So, when corals get shipped for hours in a bag that has less than 1% the water volume of our tanks survives shouldnââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t be a cause for concern. Then why does a tank that has 100% more water than that shipping bag loses power for a few hours should cause us to be concerned?

I think this thread should target an audience of people with low water volume which will definitely have more prone to temp swings.

 

[drake66]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7006297#post7006297 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Wilafur
you sure about that? i've seen ups's that run for $100K+.

I was talking about the home office ones at home depot, the $300 ones... those suck

 

[mmoore0803]

I saw a back-up Power station made from a marine battery and a power inverter....guy said he kept it on a trickle charger 'til he needed it and claimed it would power his tank for more than 24hrs

 

[thirst]

The outtage was just my side of the block. It was quite frustrating seeing the other side with lights, and here I am with my candles and stirring my tank with a turkey baster. Next time it goes down, I am going to hit up wilafur... I can't afford any UPSs

 

[Bebo77]

its not the corals that die its the fish.. i had my power go out for 8 hours.. when i saw my fish all gasping for air at the bottom of the tank i ran out to costco to get a back up generator...i returned it the next day

UPS will run my tuze 6200 for aprox 30 min.. what a joke!

you can not run a generator on a porch.. they are LOUD and emit a lot of fumes....

i now have 3 battery powered airstones and i am looking into getting a house generator or better yet a solar powered system for the house...

 

[Wilafur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7006584#post7006584 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by thirst
The outtage was just my side of the block. It was quite frustrating seeing the other side with lights, and here I am with my candles and stirring my tank with a turkey baster. Next time it goes down, I am going to hit up wilafur... I can't afford any UPSs

well, my ups's won't do you any good considering they are in my storage room, uncharged. lol.

 

[Wilafur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7006306#post7006306 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dymaxiun
So, when corals get shipped for hours in a bag that has less than 1% the water volume of our tanks survives shouldnââ"šÂ¬Ã¢"žÂ¢t be a cause for concern. Then why does a tank that has 100% more water than that shipping bag loses power for a few hours should cause us to be concerned?

I think this thread should target an audience of people with low water volume which will definitely have more prone to temp swings.

the reason is that a tank has a ton (beeeeellions) more life in it than a plastic bag with a single animal.

 

[Wilafur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7007807#post7007807 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Bebo77
its not the corals that die its the fish.. i had my power go out for 8 hours.. when i saw my fish all gasping for air at the bottom of the tank i ran out to costco to get a back up generator...i returned it the next day

UPS will run my tuze 6200 for aprox 30 min.. what a joke!

you can not run a generator on a porch.. they are LOUD and emit a lot of fumes....

i now have 3 battery powered airstones and i am looking into getting a house generator or better yet a solar powered system for the house...

the best bet is to purchase a natural gas back up system. most of these systems kick on automatically and power your entire home.

i doubt a solar system will work well if the power goes out at night.

 

[Bebo77]

if there is an earthquake.. those with solar power will rule!!!!!