DudE31 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Well after having spent 300$ on my new discus and having invested easily 3000$ into both of my tanks i began to think what i would do if the power went out ... and then of course i see an add in the Canadian Tire flyer that they have backup power sources on sale .... so i need some opinions on these two .. i don't really want to spend to much money but i want something that will help maybe a filter or two run .... the first one i like because of the additional air compressor which means air stones in the tanks instead of a filter ... the second one however seems more heavy duty lol ... let me know what you think http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_...D=1177018683047 #2. http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_...D=1177018703955 thanks in advance Link to comment
Gvtv44 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I bought one of those backup air pumps that automatically goes on, and attached a large sponge filter to it for my 125 gallon discus tank- works great, but I never had to use it (Knocks on computer desk) Link to comment
DudE31 Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 lol so which one do you think i should go for .. the one with the air compressor ... because i want it to run a filter to in case my saltwater tank needs it Link to comment
der1311 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 just get a vortech propeller power head with back up battery.. should only cost $500 US Link to comment
DudE31 Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 lol ... between the two choices above come on lol i need to know the sale is only on til tomorrow Link to comment
DudE31 Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 i don't really want to spend more than 200$ .. so i am assuming you mean #2 lol and i can always buy a battery powered air pump for 20$ from my work Link to comment
Gvtv44 Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 ?? I meant # 2 b/c you said it was heavy duty + it seems more like what you want it for (backup power form multiple things... oh, and I had to find the zip code of a place in canada to see it... I get pts for effort! Link to comment
DudE31 Posted April 20, 2007 Author Share Posted April 20, 2007 thanks very much for the replies Link to comment
dga Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 a ups power supply will run a powerhead for hours and an air pump for days depending on the va output. i have a 1200 va that will run a single powerhead for around 12 hours. just make sure its a true sine wave ups. many powerheads have difficultly starting when using the less expensive modified sine wave ups. a 2 d cell air operated pump is also good to have in your arsenal. along with the above i also have a 12 volt jump start battery backup that has multiple voltage outputs, a 400 watt inveter that can run off my deep cycle battery or the jump start system and of coarse a 3000 watt portable generator. Link to comment
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