Recommend a battery backup unit

[vanz]

Okay, incase of blackouts, I would like something to keep a powerhead going for at least a day. The powerhead uses about 7 watts.

What are some good ones out there that will do the job?

Here's one that I'm thinking of getting, but not quite sure I understand the specs...

APC ES 8-Outlet 350VA 200-Watt UPS.
http://images.tigerdirect.com/SKUimages/medium/A75-2304.jpg
Link to description (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2192767&CatId=0)

How long do you think that will keep my powerhead running?

[oldbrownies]

you know there are air pumps that just take normal batteries, and the vortech pumps have a battery back up for them as well

[Nyles]

If you can get your hands on a used UPS thats the best bet. Even if the battery is toast replacing it is not that big of a deal. But that little thing, I don't think ou will get much runtime. I would go with a full size UPS.

[vanz]

Oldbrownies, this is what you mean? I had one...probably the cheaper one and quality sucked big time. Failed on me many times.

http://www.petsmart.com/media/ps/images/products/detail/large/October05/lg_54490_4e6c5.jpg

Is there a better one out there?

Nyles, can you link to me a suitable UPS? I would like to know what I am looking for. I could probably find a toast one. How many VA?

Thanks guys!

[Nyles]

I just called a friend and got one, not sure of the specs but must run a pc for 15-30 minutes, so it should run a powerhead or two for a day or longer. I will get mine setup and get some pics, but honestly it will be a while till I start the project.. here is a link of some generic info. The key with these is they switch automatically so when your gone out for the night you can sleep comfortably.
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/emergencypowersources/ht/ht_aqups.htm

I was going to replace the old battery with a marine deep cycle I have in the garage.

[vanz]

I just called a friend and got one, not sure of the specs but must run a pc for 15-30 minutes, so it should run a powerhead or two for a day or longer. I will get mine setup and get some pics, but honestly it will be a while till I start the project.. here is a link of some generic info. The key with these is they switch automatically so when your gone out for the night you can sleep comfortably.
http://saltaquarium.about.com/od/emergencypowersources/ht/ht_aqups.htm

I was going to replace the old battery with a marine deep cycle I have in the garage.

Thanks for the link. Looks very interesting. I'll have to hunt down a busted UPS. I tried looking for an old one at the IT department, but it doesn't look like they are using any(scratch)

[Nyles]

The guy I get them from is a IT tech that services portland, I will ask if he can get anymore, but honestly it will probably take a few months. I threw one away last year... Always happens that way.

[vanz]

The guy I get them from is a IT tech that services portland, I will ask if he can get anymore, but honestly it will probably take a few months. I threw one away last year... Always happens that way.

That's why it's good to be a pack rat (laugh)

Either that or get a refurbished unit...what do you think of this? Still too low?

OUTPUT

* Output power capacity 700 VA
* Output power capacity 450 Watts
* Output Connections 4 x 15A (Standard Plug)

INPUT

* Nominal input voltage 120V
* Input Connection Type NEMA 5-15P (Standard Plug)

BATTERY

* Replacement battery cartridge RBC5
* Typical backup time at half load 21.2 minutes
* Typical backup time at full load 8.9 minutes

[Nyles]

Sounds perfect.

[Ronjunior]

Here's a few for $15....make a deal with the guy, he's got a bunch. Also, you might just put a free "item wanted" ad on Craigslist, you might just find people who want to give them away so they're recycled instead of throwing them out.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/sys/236222194.html

Also, I'll bet Free Geek http://freegeek.org/ gets them in quite often.
With all this talk, I'm going to have to steal my own from my PC and see how long it will keep my PH going :)

[vanz]

Wow thanks. can you post up the listing...I can't go to craigslist right now....(laugh)


Here's a few for $15....make a deal with the guy, he's got a bunch. Also, you might just put a free "item wanted" ad on Craigslist, you might just find people who want to give them away so they're recycled instead of throwing them out.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/sys/236222194.html

Also, I'll bet Free Geek http://freegeek.org/ gets them in quite often.
With all this talk, I'm going to have to steal my own from my PC and see how long it will keep my PH going :)

[Ronjunior]

No problem. You can try clicking the pic links, your IT may not have those blocked. If they're smart enough, they would have :) Tough part of being IT manager, many ways around the hoops.
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Date: 2006-11-17, 10:00AM PST
Battery Back-Ups - $15
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Date: 2006-11-17, 10:00AM PST


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[vanz]

Thanks, IT blocked them as well...:(

I'll just look at them when I get home. I'm assuming the APC ES 500 is what I want?