Are you ready for a Power Outage?

[cprowler]

21st Ave & 153rd ST.

[Jason McK]

I have nothing if the power goes out. It gives me a really uncomfortable feeling with winter on it's way. But what is worse is the 80+ foot poplar tree beside the house that we are trying to get removed befor it comes crashing throught the house

j

[michika]

I have nothing in place either (for outtages over one hour), and it certainly isn't for lack of trying. Apartment living is horrible when it comes to tanks. Short of amassing a wall of power supplies, there doesn't seem to be much for options out there.

[Tom R]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

I have nothing if the power goes out. It gives me a really uncomfortable feeling with winter on it's way. But what is worse is the 80+ foot poplar tree beside the house that we are trying to get removed befor it comes crashing throught the house

j

Hi Jason

Can I suggest a craig list ad.

(Free Fire Wood bring you own chainsaw).

Tom R

[Jason McK]

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

[cprowler]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

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

What are you using for a return again? That should be your biggest hurdle getting your bigger pumps started.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Have 300w battery backup/jumpstarter from CT.

Also a Princess Auto portable generator with 2 jerry cans of gas & 2 25' extension cords.

Anthony

[untamed]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

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

I think that it would work to drive your pumps only. If you needed to drive your heaters at all, it might be too much for that particular model.

[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

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

If you are in an apartment, what I would do is this:

Get 2 300w battery backups from Canadian Tire. (use one, charge the other - usually power outages are localized so you should know someone with power still). Use these powerpacks for your Hydor Koralia/Tunze/Maxijet 1200 type powerheads.

If you have a bbq or better yet, a bbq with a side burner, use the side burner to heat water to heat up tank water or fw that you then pour into sealed containers to float in your tank.

Have a battery operated air pump & airstones for added circulation.

Throw thermal blankets over the tank to retain as much heat as possible.

PRAY hard! and keep a close eye on things.

Hope this helps.

I know it sounds like a lot but we have so much tied into our tanks that I think its worth the extra effort.

Anthony