POWER OUTAGE NOTICE - Need to prepare for my tanks' inhabitants' safety

[zhasan]

Hi All,

BC Hydro sent me a notice stating that the power will be out in my area for 12 hours in the first week of December.

I'm looking for ideas on how to plan for this. I need to ensure that I have some sort of pump running; either my return or the mp20.

Also need to keep the heater on as it will get cold!!

Any help and advice is highly appreciated!

Thanks,

Zee

[Azzkr]

I would just buy or borrow or rent a gen and be worry free. Be able to run most of your tank with it.

[mohammadali]

go to the home depot or Canadian tire buy a generator and return it after a day get your money back or just rent one

[monocus]

your tank can stand a little cold,but it needs o2.a battery powered o2 pump is a must.if you have a canopy ,keep it closed.increase your room temp to help with heat

[Magickiwi]

You can buy a 7kW system with transfer switch for around $2k. Considering what *I* have to lose in my tank it would be worth it. How much do you have invested in livestock?

[Rogue951]

Consider yourself lucky you have advance notice. lol.

Buy a powerbox from Canadian tire, charge it up and it should last the air pump long enough.
The powerbox is around $300, but you can return it after so not a big deal.
Costco also has a powerbox type device last time I was in but I don't think it lasts as long.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by mohammadali

go to the home depot or Canadian tire buy a generator and return it after a day get your money back or just rent one

Can't return such products once gas has been used in it so stick with either buying one and keeping it or renting one.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

I have a couple of battery packs (including one UPS) to run my main powerhead. I have a portable generator too just in case and long extension cords. Natural gas heating so not sure if my place would be that affected by the cold if Hydro shut off power. You can also pick up battery operated air pumps from King Ed's (I think they sell them). Yeah, its always a good idea to be prepared well ahead of time for power outages. I recommend you crank up the heat for a few hours before they shut off power, and then keep all the curtains closed and throw a insulated blanket over your tank to help preserve the heat. Good luck. If you need something, let me know.

[e46er]

Originally Posted by SeaHorse_Fanatic

I . Natural gas heating so not sure if my place would be that affected by the cold if Hydro shut off power.

Yeap sure would.
Furnace blower needs power, boiler pumps need power

Basically standing pilot fireplaces are all that will work.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by e46er

Yeap sure would.
Furnace blower needs power, boiler pumps need power

Basically standing pilot fireplaces are all that will work.

Most gas fireplaces are designed to work without power. Any built in fans obviously won't work but they will still radiate a good amount of heat.