|
|
Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Nov 18, 2013 9:34:18 GMT -5
Just wondering how others have mitigated the risk of this threat. Of course the use of a generator comes to mind, but I'm more interested in the "at work - power goes out " situation.
|
|
|
|
Post by gotareef on Nov 18, 2013 10:11:11 GMT -5
Just wondering how others have mitigated the risk of this threat. Of course the use of a generator comes to mind, but I'm more interested in the "at work - power goes out " situation. unless you have an auto generator or pc power backups you have to go home from work and take care of things. cover tank with blanket use battery air pumps..... |
|
|
|
Post by foggman on Nov 18, 2013 10:20:58 GMT -5
I use PC power Supply, it runs my return pump and heater. it doesnt last long, about 6 hours or so, but it is enough till i get home to turn on the generator.
|
|
|
|
Post by Cowdogz on Nov 18, 2013 11:56:11 GMT -5
I'm out of the mainstream on this, but it isn't as big a deal as you think. I once went 30 hours without power in the middle of the winter. I covered my 38-gal with several blankets and lit half a dozen candles (!) in the cabinet underneath. Nothing to keep water circulating. Water stayed around 70 degrees and nothing died.
|
|
|
|
Post by Lance on Nov 18, 2013 12:00:25 GMT -5
I'm out of the mainstream on this, but it isn't as big a deal as you think. I once went 30 hours without power in the middle of the winter. I covered my 38-gal with several blankets and lit half a dozen candles (!) in the cabinet underneath. Nothing to keep water circulating. Water stayed around 70 degrees and nothing died. Clever. Oxygenation is the single biggest issue. Battery powered air pumps work great for that. A gradual decline (and eventual rise once the power is back on) in temp is generally not a big deal. Back in my wholesaler days in Minneapolis, it was not uncommon for fish to arrive in shipping water around 40 degrees. We'd just acclimate them back to temp real slow. |
|
|
|
Post by n00b- Ryan [Poland] on Nov 18, 2013 12:17:20 GMT -5
Appreciate all the input/suggestions, I certainly don't have nearly as much invested as some of you. Although a large loss would be hard to recover from.
|
|
|
|
Post by jasonandsarah on Nov 18, 2013 12:52:36 GMT -5
Foggman what pc power supply do you use? I know there all different in how long they'll last bit I'd love to get one that last 6 hours!!! Could be a life saver
|
|
|
|
Post by foggman on Nov 18, 2013 13:15:10 GMT -5
It's from new egg, not sure the type, also at the moment I have a smaller system, so my return pump fairly small, also a small heater. I have tested the 6 hours yet that is just what the display sayes
|
|
|
|
Post by jess on Nov 18, 2013 13:57:15 GMT -5
We have propane heater, so just heat hot water and float hot water bottles for temp and if need be can put a power head on the converter for the truck. I usually don't stress it unless it's hours or days.
Sent from my HTC ONE
|
|
|
|
Post by oceangirl2009 on Nov 19, 2013 13:49:53 GMT -5
Blankets, battery powered air pump, battery backup (like the kind you have for your car) for the heater after a couple of hours if the power doesn't come back on.
I plan on getting an APEX controller when I have the $$$.
|
|
![n00b- Ryan [Poland] Avatar](http://storage.forums.net/3415059/images/_F7mLiKNV9lvYUFAbeWJ.jpg)
