Anyone using uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ?

shermie · 20-05-2016, 09:11 PM

As topic, anyone using a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as a back up power source for your fish tank? Am planning to get one and would appreciate info on sources that will do on site installation.

thanks in advance.

Aro77 · 20-05-2016, 11:04 PM

im currently using APC UPS for my hiblow 60 , very simple , literally Plug & Play.

once a year will change the batteries at sim lim

thkslim · 21-05-2016, 04:16 AM

What's the price like?

thkslim · 21-05-2016, 04:17 AM

How long can it last for hb60 ?

Calsberg · 24-05-2016, 11:34 AM

I used to use a unit I believe is called an inverter. That isn't a UPS unit per se (although similar in concept) but more like a automatic power line to battery switch over.

I used it when I had an aro comm tank. The unit was hooked to a car battery and would be powered by the car battery if the mains failed. When the mains came on, it would recharge the car battery. In this respect, the concept is similar to a UPS.

Anyway, using this device, the air pump could run for many days (or lesser if you powered the pumps etc as well). I never worried about power failure with this. I think the brand was Inverex. This device is useful for high bio-load. Good luck in your search.

Cheerz

shermie · 24-05-2016, 04:44 PM

thx for the replies. i was considering APC or inverex but not the plug n play type with universal sockets.. wanted to hook up all my tanks + computer lol.

but since my technical knowledge is very limited i decided just go for the basics and went for APC BX1100LI-MS Back-UPS 1100VA. need to test how long the battery will last with my whole setup plugged in rather than just a hiblow. at least give me a peace of mind when going on vacation.

chern · 12-06-2016, 06:53 PM

Hi bro any updates on the UPS? I plan to get one too but also have no idea about the technical specs so was hoping for your feedback!

shermie · 13-06-2016, 12:11 PM

i bought the model i mentioned above online. working as intended thus far but have yet to test exactly how long it can last if power is off.

moonwalker · 21-06-2016, 06:16 PM

Did you manage to test how long it can last ?

shermie · 11-07-2016, 11:28 PM

Sorry for late reply been quite busy recently. So far i managed to test it for 12 hours with a hiblow 80 and fluval sp6 connected.. was still going strong. But wife put an end to the testing cause the constant beeping (warning alarm that main electrical source is off) was too irritating lol.

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shermie Senior Dragon Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,048	Anyone using uninterruptible power supply (UPS) ? As topic, anyone using a uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as a back up power source for your fish tank? Am planning to get one and would appreciate info on sources that will do on site installation. thanks in advance.

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20-05-2016, 11:04 PM	#2
Aro77 Dragon Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 778	im currently using APC UPS for my hiblow 60 , very simple , literally Plug & Play. once a year will change the batteries at sim lim

21-05-2016, 04:16 AM	#3
thkslim New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 26	What's the price like?

21-05-2016, 04:17 AM	#4
thkslim New Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 26	How long can it last for hb60 ?

24-05-2016, 11:34 AM	#5
Calsberg Dragon Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 618	I used to use a unit I believe is called an inverter. That isn't a UPS unit per se (although similar in concept) but more like a automatic power line to battery switch over. I used it when I had an aro comm tank. The unit was hooked to a car battery and would be powered by the car battery if the mains failed. When the mains came on, it would recharge the car battery. In this respect, the concept is similar to a UPS. Anyway, using this device, the air pump could run for many days (or lesser if you powered the pumps etc as well). I never worried about power failure with this. I think the brand was Inverex. This device is useful for high bio-load. Good luck in your search. Cheerz

24-05-2016, 04:44 PM	#6
shermie Senior Dragon Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,048	thx for the replies. i was considering APC or inverex but not the plug n play type with universal sockets.. wanted to hook up all my tanks + computer lol. but since my technical knowledge is very limited i decided just go for the basics and went for APC BX1100LI-MS Back-UPS 1100VA. need to test how long the battery will last with my whole setup plugged in rather than just a hiblow. at least give me a peace of mind when going on vacation.

12-06-2016, 06:53 PM	#7
chern Arofanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 129	Hi bro any updates on the UPS? I plan to get one too but also have no idea about the technical specs so was hoping for your feedback!

13-06-2016, 12:11 PM	#8
shermie Senior Dragon Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,048	i bought the model i mentioned above online. working as intended thus far but have yet to test exactly how long it can last if power is off.

21-06-2016, 06:16 PM	#9
moonwalker Arofanatic Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 177	Did you manage to test how long it can last ?

11-07-2016, 11:28 PM	#10
shermie Senior Dragon Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,048	Sorry for late reply been quite busy recently. So far i managed to test it for 12 hours with a hiblow 80 and fluval sp6 connected.. was still going strong. But wife put an end to the testing cause the constant beeping (warning alarm that main electrical source is off) was too irritating lol.

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