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Old 10-21-2009, 12:56 PM
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Has anybody tested how long these puppies last before the batteries die?
I have one of the double-D cell air pumps running my ATO and I am using the original batteries since I installed it early last summer. Typically it runs for 2 minutes every hour and certainly more on hot days. I think the 72 hour run time is probably accurate with a new set of duracell. Damn things are loud as hell though as they are piston driven and not diaphragm.
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Old 10-21-2009, 04:31 PM
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Ha, ha, yeah, I have the "SilentAir" B-11. It's anything but silent, however, that can be a good thing, alerts you right away when the circuit trips.
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:11 PM
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Ha, ha, yeah, I have the "SilentAir" B-11. It's anything but silent, however, that can be a good thing, alerts you right away when the circuit trips.
Yeah, it may not have an iphone ap, but it lets you know you have a problem
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Ok ordered the Slient Air B-11

Going to buy the Champion Power Generator 3000W at costco for 275 (on sale $75 off this week). I think it should be a great back up with Costco 100% satisfaction guarantee
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Ok ordered the Slient Air B-11

Going to buy the Champion Power Generator 3000W at costco for 275 (on sale $75 off this week). I think it should be a great back up with Costco 100% satisfaction guarantee
That combination will give you more bang for the buck. Personally, I find gas generators to be overkill and impractical (noise, space, and maintenance) but at least you are covered for a longer period of time and it's there for other family emergencies and projects. You can run the air pump for the first few hours then set up the generator if it looks like a long haul. Tell your neighbours about the sale so they don't come around with an extension cord when the power goes out
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Thank you for all usefull advices btw
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