Suggestion on a power backup system

[daniella3d]

Don't buy computer UPC because they don't last very long, just like 15 minutes. They are not meant to run for hours but just minutes.

I use the Noma Powerpack and this kick on when ever there is no electricity and will last for about 12 hours running my pumps and skimmer.

D'ont put your lights on that because if you have like a 400 watts power backup it won't last for very long with a 200 watts lamp. It is best to only put the pumps and skimmer on this so it will keep a good oxigen level in case of power outage.

Check out the Noma power supply for the home. Again do not buy those things that are made for computer backup...it's plain crap. We had 2 UPC smoke with fire at work.

If you have enough money..this is the cadillac of the power backup 1800watts goes a long way but 500$ http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/...8P/reviews.htm

This is the 400 watt: http://www.quaware.com/AZATE-12280.html

Originally Posted by ALang

Hi,
We seen to have a few power failures every year. Most of the time the power will come back on in 30 minutes. I have those little battery-powered air pumps set up, but noticed that they don't really create any significant curent, etc...
Am worried that if the power goes off for longer than 30 minutes without me being here to monitor the situation, things will start to die off.
So I am asking for everyone's input as to what you do to prevent this from simple power outage turning into a disaster. Where can you find the power backup that you are currently using? And can those being used by computers be any good, as I don't think that they will last for long?
Would you just plug a few powerheads in to keep the current running, or do you plug in your reutrn pumps as well?? Thanks.