Saturday Storm

[jlehigh]

Hey Folks,

Looks like we might get some strong wind this Saturday so prep your tanks, charge you batteries and be on standby to act quick

While I am at work during storms I call home every other hr to see if my v-mail machine picks up It it does I know I have power. How's that for high tech

 

[M&M]

I was thinking about that this morning, wondering how I would hook up my generator if need be.

You mentioned "charge your batteries" I assume your refering to a universal power supply (UPS)

What type/model UPS do you use? Do you just run the heater and minimal pumps or is it capable of running the entire tank?

 

[reedman]

you just need to move closer to the power station so you're on the top of the list for getting power back.

 

[Krish]

Good luck everyone up North. Hope all goes well...

 

[jlehigh]

Actually I dont run a UPS but some do. UPS's simply dont have a long life with the amount of wattage required to run a tanks minimum req's (Heat/flow). Some people also have battery powered air pumps to airate the water. I personally use a power inverter hooked up to my truck battery.

Nice Reed, nice.. You mind if I run 6 miles of line and plug it into yuor kitchen? lol

Tnx Krish.. we get some pretty cool wind storms this time of year.

 

[Blazer88]

I was one of the 3000 that lost power when lightning stuck in Medina on Wednesday evening. I used a Coleman 400W power intertor and a car battery to keep the return pump running for about an hour before the power came back on. Hopefully I don't have to go through that again.

 

[reedman]

Sorry John...I just couldn't resist.

Glad to hear all is well Blazer88

 

[spongebob lover]

ohh man more rain .
this is horrible , hmmm well i don't have anything to back up my tank guys :shock: which i'm starting to worry about what do you guys recommend for a 37 gal tank?