Power Back-up?

[Playfair]

Fully automatic generators are not practical for many of us, but an automatic backup system is!

I upgraded my own DIY backup to a Tripp lite APS 512 a couple years ago. The main reason was the high startup capacity (double the std 500watts) and a nice 3-step charger.

They no longer make this model, but it's replacement is the APS712 (TRIPP LITE - PWRINV APS INVERTER-750W 2RCPTL 12VDC-120VAC). This is the identical unit that is being re-branded and sold specific to our application (linked above). You can find them cheaper. Worse case, the power goes out right after you leave for work.

There's really not much to install; mine is right next to the deep cycle battery (several in parallel can be used to extend time), and a fancy extension cord runs up to the tank which powers the main pump and the cabinet light. These units will automatically run a Mag18 or similar for 10 hrs on a normal marine battery
It's saved my butt several times!

 

[saltwaterfishlover]

not bad Dave only 10 months between posts....

You are definately a wiz with tank safety and automation gizmo's
andy

 

[CoralFiend]

Playfair, thanks for posting about the use of this automatic backup system - AND providing a link to one that is cheaper than what I had found. I have been considering using this for my power back up for some time, just haven't run into anyone yet that has actually used it. I feel better about it now. Thanks!

 

[westcott]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8663152#post8663152 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Playfair
Fully automatic generators are not practical for many of us, but an automatic backup system is!

I upgraded my own DIY backup to a Tripp lite APS 512 a couple years ago. The main reason was the high startup capacity (double the std 500watts) and a nice 3-step charger.

They no longer make this model, but it's replacement is the APS712 (TRIPP LITE - PWRINV APS INVERTER-750W 2RCPTL 12VDC-120VAC). This is the identical unit that is being re-branded and sold specific to our application (linked above). You can find them cheaper. Worse case, the power goes out right after you leave for work.

I went browsing the Tripp Lite site for a solution and it was very unclear about hooking up batteries other than their own.

Thanks for the info. I will dig into it and maybe ask Santa to bring one with him this year.

Happy Holidays!!!!