Anyone here use one?
http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1300LCD
They work great! Think about it! A 750 watt unit would run a low wattage Aqua Clear HOB filter for days!
They come with automatic surge protection and a 5 year warranty!
I paid $60 for mine when it was on sale at Fry's Electronics last year.
I bought 4. I'm set for over a week! No generator needed!
I use one to power up an electric fan during the common power outages here in the Philippines!
Example:
An AC 70 is rated at 6 watts. 750 divided by 6 = 125! They are not 100% efficient though they are about 90-95% efficient! At 90% efficient you could still run an AC 70 for over 110 hours! Over 4 days!
They have 2 sealed lead acid batteries inside which total 24 volts. You leave it plugged in all the time with your equipment plugged into it.
When the electricity quits it automatically switches to a 115v inverter powered by the internal batteries! The readout on it will automatically tell you how much run time you have with the load you have plugged into it.
They are designed for computer equipment, but would work great for an aquarium!
With summer upon us, and the threat of electricity outages looming. I think this is a great idea! I think they are cheap insurance! I hope this helps someone out.
http://www.apc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm?base_sku=BR1300LCD
They work great! Think about it! A 750 watt unit would run a low wattage Aqua Clear HOB filter for days!
They come with automatic surge protection and a 5 year warranty!
I paid $60 for mine when it was on sale at Fry's Electronics last year.
I bought 4. I'm set for over a week! No generator needed!
I use one to power up an electric fan during the common power outages here in the Philippines!
Example:
An AC 70 is rated at 6 watts. 750 divided by 6 = 125! They are not 100% efficient though they are about 90-95% efficient! At 90% efficient you could still run an AC 70 for over 110 hours! Over 4 days!
They have 2 sealed lead acid batteries inside which total 24 volts. You leave it plugged in all the time with your equipment plugged into it.
When the electricity quits it automatically switches to a 115v inverter powered by the internal batteries! The readout on it will automatically tell you how much run time you have with the load you have plugged into it.
They are designed for computer equipment, but would work great for an aquarium!
With summer upon us, and the threat of electricity outages looming. I think this is a great idea! I think they are cheap insurance! I hope this helps someone out.
