Are you ready for a Power Outage?

[cprowler]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

Ya I guess your right. So what would you consider the lowest Wattage generator to run the bare minimum.

Hammerhead Pump return max watt. @ 400W ouch

J

I talked to my electrician buddy. Motors usually draw 125% of the wattage to get them started and if a generators is rated for say 1000 watts, 80% should be usable. So I would say a 1000 watt would get you by with out any trouble, it would allow you a heater or something else possibly.

That problem I was taking about starting my pumps (in another thread) was because I was using them through my DJ power switches not because of lack of wattage. I knew I didn’t have any problem last year.

[mark]

Originally Posted by cprowler

I talked to my electrician buddy. Motors usually draw 125% of the wattage to get them started and if a generators is rated for say 1000 watts, 80% should be usable. So I would say a 1000 watt would get you by with out any trouble, it would allow you a heater or something else possibly.

And generators are normally spec'd with their continuous rating and there's a allowed peak load (not that I would run one though at it's maximum continuous rating).

[fishface]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

Would this work?
http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/tls/476745940.html

hey J, i picked up the 2500w version of that generator from the same guy today! seems like an honest fella...

[Zylumn]

How long could you keep a tank healthy with only a air stone and a small circulation pump, and heater going?? A charged 12v marine battery with converter would run these three for approx. 10 to 12 hrs. Great topic cprowler.
Kevin

[cprowler]

Originally Posted by Zylumn

How long could you keep a tank healthy with only a air stone and a small circulation pump, and heater going?? A charged 12v marine battery with converter would run these three for approx. 10 to 12 hrs. Great topic cprowler.
Kevin

Exactly and with the extreme weather the last few years a generator is the only way to go as far I’m concerned. If you can, anyone in an apartment like Catherine would have to have a different plan.

[dsaundry]

Convinced wife that we need a generator, so we are looking now. Told her it was to keep freezer going.If I said fish tanks she would have laughed and said "No Way" Thinks I spend too much already on my addiction.

Ok I need some advise now as I am still learning about web site. How do I start a new thread or post? Oh yeah , What does "bump" mean? Dont want to sound stupid bit never heard that before. Thanks..Darryl

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

To start a new thread, just go to the forum (ie. Reef or Buysell Aquatic Livestock) and click on the button [New Thread] and then just start typing.

Bump - brings that thread back up to the top of the New Posts. Used to bring new attention to a buy/sell item usually.

[mark]

Originally Posted by dsaundry

Convinced wife that we need a generator, so we are looking now. Told her it was to keep freezer going.If I said fish tanks she would have laughed and said "No Way" Thinks I spend too much already on my addiction.

My wife wanted the generator for camping but was convincing me the idea was for the tank. She still thinks it was her plan.