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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hari on May 03, 2018, 02:53:01 PM

Title: Power backup during outage
Post by: Hari on May 03, 2018, 02:53:01 PM

Any thoughts on using such UPS power backups for multiple air pumps?

https://www.amazon.com/CyberPower-CP685AVRG-System-Outlets-Compact/dp/B00095W91O/ref=sr_1_17?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1525373482&sr=1-17&keywords=battery+backup+ups+for+home

Title: Re: Power backup during outage
Post by: gacamp51 on May 03, 2018, 04:22:01 PM

Hi Hari, I do not believe this would provide the backup you are looking for. I did not see an reference to amp draw capability or capacity of storage. I think these units are for power correction and very limited time battery backup as some of today's electronics are very sensitive to voltage fluctuations.

Title: Re: Power backup during outage
Post by: cranialdisturbance on May 04, 2018, 12:26:30 PM

I've looked at some of these in the past.  It depends on how many watts your pumps are consuming.  I calculated that some of the larger units would only last me a few hours at most, so it was hard to justify a couple hundred dollars.  Plus most of them are designed to be interfaced with a PC to work properly which I did not want.  Let us know if you find something good that works for you though.  Always living in fear of a power outage when I'm not home to hook up the generator.