Planned power outage

[untico]

Turned the whole backup system into a project for my adopted/foster son. He was a big help. We built a small stand(extension) for the battery as it weights 60 lbs!, and a small shelf for the Battery Charger charger to keep everything as organized as possible around the pump and dosers. Everything is done minus another Tunze safety connector that I ordered but all the wiring is finished.
The final product:

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[moondoggy4]

Looking good.
My pump is still running, and yes the battery charger is off. LOL

 

[untico]

Wow great time, now you're ready[emoji106]


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[BeanMachine]

What up fellas. Since we are on this topic I wanted to share that this jackery explorer 1000 has been a life saver for me. Initially bought it on sale last year for our camping trips as we like to run high powered appliances like instapots but it has saved my tank from long power outages esp during the winter. Esp running the heaters on my larger tank. I love the fact that this doesn't use gas, super quiet and you can constantly charge it with solar panels. It's pricey but in my opinion worth it's weight in gold and peace of mind.

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Second person I've seen recently that has one. I may look into that but I have my heart set on a Honda Generator.

 

[untico]

Moondoggy4
So how long did you let it run for?


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[caliMako]

Second person I've seen recently that has one. I may look into that but I have my heart set on a Honda Generator.

hi BeanMachine,
i had both (fam likes to camp a lot and needed something with all the power outages) the honda 2200 IMO is the best generator out there but it is very different from the jackery. i eventually sold the honda to a friend and went with the jackery. the jackery was a game changer for me due to it being whisper quiet (so i can run it over night), no need to fill with gas (no emissions), and it you can recharge continuously with solar panels. only downside to the jackery 1000 is that it will not power things requiring 1200+watts (i.e. deep fryer, etc). it is pricey, but it does go on sale from time to time. good luck

 

[moondoggy4]

Calling it.

Calling it.

I will give it a test today. Off at 10:31 AM 8/22/20

7:57 PM 8/26/20 I am calling it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h57UR-oIE_g

 

[untico]

That is amazingly good thx for sharing


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[untico]

With all the power outages I'm so glad I took care of business last year


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[isseym328]

Just picked up a tunze battery backup. For those of you that has this is it as easy as plugging in batteries with the unit? Any DIY steps?

 

[untico]

I showed pics in here


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[isseym328]

Missed it and thanks for the pm Louis! Should be getting it in this week so will attempt to put it all together.

 

[laverda]

I have 5 used UPS battery backups in trade for 10-20 worth of corals, fish or CUC. They all need batteries which I would be glad to install for the cost of the batteries plus $5 for my time getting them. Good quality batteries are around $39 for 12N7s as used in the three 500BA UPSs. The 750VA and 900VA both use bigger batteries which are a bit more.