Uninterrupted power supply

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Lukemitchell

Lukemitchell

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Hi everyone
I had a power cut today and it flooded my room, I've been told I need a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) but I have no idea what one is and how to get one, could someone explain how it all works and where I can get one from, I'm in the UK.
Thanks
 
It's essentially a battery. They are pricey and won't last long powering pumps. You might be better off wiring in an auto-on generator.
 
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I would talk to an electrician, personally. This is not a DIY project unless you have a lot of experience working with electricity.

You might search "remote-start generators" for more info.
 
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Hello; For those with a couple of grand laying around here is an idea. If you want a power backup but do not want to use a generator the Goal Zero Yeti 1400 Lithium Portable Power Station. It is supposed to function like a 1,500-watt gas powered generator.
Saw this in my current issue of The Family Handyman on page 4.

Can be found at goalzero.com

No fumes.
 
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Lukemitchell said:
Is there anyway to get it cheaper as I only want to run one tank ?
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Hello; That question kind of reminds me of a fellow I used to do work for on his 1972 Porsche 911. He would let it sit for weeks to months ( and a few times over a year) between running it. It would also take him many years to put 3000 miles on the car.
I would go thru a long spiel about how this was not a good way to do any car much less a nice 911. Such as get it out on the road at a minimum for 20 -30 miles at least every 10-14 days. With more often being better. To change the oil at least once a year no matter how few miles were put on it. Plus many more tips. His common answer was something like " well I only want to drive it every now and then so I shouldn't have to do all that stuff if I am not putting miles on it.
Jump to the end of the story so far, that classic 911 no longer can be started anymore. I think the mechanical fuel injection is clogged up with old fuel gum and varnish among several other things. He did save money on oil changes, he did not spend on fuel stabilizers, he did give a number of mice a classic home.

Me thinks if you wish to have back-up power to run a tank it is either a generator of some sort of battery unit. The only cheap way may be to get one of the small air pumps fishermen use to put air into a livewell.

Good luck
 
Lukemitchell said:
Hi everyone
I had a power cut today and it flooded my room.
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It sounds like you might have the tank set up wrong.

I've lost power several times over the years (like tens of thousands of other aquarium owners) and not a drop ever went to my floor. And I've never had a UPS.

That could happen if you have a back siphon or a faulty volume level in your sump.
 
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It sounds like you might have the tank set up wrong.

I've lost power several times over the years (like tens of thousands of other aquarium owners) and not a drop ever went to my floor. And I've never had a UPS.

That could happen if you have a back siphon or a faulty volume level in your sump.
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Hello; Yes very good point. A tank should not drain out when the power goes off. This is the more pressing question.
 
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