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Post by feerpeeker on Dec 20, 2013 18:08:29 GMT -5
Hello! With the possibility of losing power on Sunday, what are some good tips to prepare for it? Obviously a generator would be tops, but what is everyone doing?
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Post by Hack157 on Dec 20, 2013 18:39:21 GMT -5
You can buy battery operated air pumps, the kind they sell for keeping bait alive. Cabelas sells them for about 10.00 a piece. They will run for 36 hours plus on a couple D-cell batteries, depending on the model some will run much longer. Wrap your tank with blankets to keep the heat from dissipating too quickly. Another option would be a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) can also be used such as the ones put on computer workstations or servers, but the length of time they will last will depend upon what you are trying to power. You could also get a Deep Cell battery such as mobility scooters or pellet stoves run on, hook up a DC to AC converter and do some limited powering for your tank. That is all I can think of at the moment.
I personally have two battery powered air pumps, and my wood stove can keep the house warm.
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Post by oceangirl2009 on Dec 21, 2013 12:33:00 GMT -5
I have battery air pumps and a battery back up for a heater if for a long outage. If power goes out, immediately wrap the tank in blankets to conserve heat as long as possible. I also have a gas grill I can use to heat water to put in jugs to float in the tank if necessary.
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Post by gotareef on Dec 21, 2013 13:03:56 GMT -5
power inverter hooked to car for heater, dc pumps, dc air pump....
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Post by NateG on Dec 21, 2013 15:09:32 GMT -5
All good thoughts/advice. Crucial for surviving an outage is bringing up that temp SLOWly. 10 degress up over several days kinda thin.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Dec 23, 2013 13:40:36 GMT -5
No more then 2 degrees at a time
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Post by oceangirl2009 on Dec 23, 2013 20:21:12 GMT -5
Speaking of storm, how did everyone make out? I know Southern Maine isn't too bad but heard northern areas got hit pretty bad.
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Post by Matt in Lewiston on Dec 23, 2013 23:45:05 GMT -5
Happy to report, zero problems here in Lewiston. However, I now know I need a better "power out kit".
I had planned to tape a large quantity of "Hot Hands" large pads to the tank, plus an air pump on a battery powered inverter/jump starter.
I definitely need DC air pump, and more reliable heat source.
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Post by fragfreaks on Dec 24, 2013 11:14:03 GMT -5
You can buy battery operated air pumps, the kind they sell for keeping bait alive. Cabelas sells them for about 10.00 a piece. They will run for 36 hours plus on a couple D-cell batteries, depending on the model some will run much longer. Wrap your tank with blankets to keep the heat from dissipating too quickly. Another option would be a UPS (uninterrupted power supply) can also be used such as the ones put on computer workstations or servers, but the length of time they will last will depend upon what you are trying to power. You could also get a Deep Cell battery such as mobility scooters or pellet stoves run on, hook up a DC to AC converter and do some limited powering for your tank. That is all I can think of at the moment. I personally have two battery powered air pumps, and my wood stove can keep the house warm. This is great advice. I use to use the deep cycle battery and inverter method to keep what I needed running. Since living in NH I have experienced quite a few power outages and finally dipped in and got a generator and transfer switch. I know it may not be an option for everyone but wow do I love the fact that when power goes out I start up the generator and switch a breaker and my tanks are back up and running. Of course I didn't use the excuse for the tanks to convince my wife for the setup. I had to use the "we have well water, so no power equals no water or working toilet" approach which won he over pretty easily. |
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Post by gotareef on Dec 24, 2013 17:39:45 GMT -5
I use to use the deep cycle battery and inverter method to keep what I needed running. Since living in NH I have experienced quite a few power outages and finally dipped in and got a generator and transfer switch. I know it may not be an option for everyone but wow do I love the fact that when power goes out I start up the generator and switch a breaker and my tanks are back up and running. Of course I didn't use the excuse for the tanks to convince my wife for the setup. I had to use the "we have well water, so no power equals no water or working toilet" approach which won he over pretty easily. +1 but I used my tanks as the reason for the generator  |
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Post by industry on Dec 24, 2013 19:56:39 GMT -5
We are still out, but I borrowed a generator from my father. Life saver. Now I have to go to Calais to do power restoration.  |
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Post by jasonandsarah on Dec 27, 2013 9:40:59 GMT -5
1000$ later and 5 days without power and no livestock losses so far! Had to run out on Monday and get a generator! Every store in Maine seemed to be out of generators! First 2 days without power all I used was a blanket and battery powered air pump. Worked great but then all my sps and some lps wasn't looking to good so off to retire value to buy an overpriced generator, extension cord and carbon monoxide detector! But now we have a tank and house saver! Lol hope everyone made out ok and I hope everyone remembers to take there time getting temp and other parameters back to where they should be! A lot of people think they have to rush this stuff but that is more dangerous them the power outage!
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Post by fragfreaks on Dec 27, 2013 10:27:55 GMT -5
1000$ later and 5 days without power and no livestock losses so far! Had to run out on Monday and get a generator! Every store in Maine seemed to be out of generators! First 2 days without power all I used was a blanket and battery powered air pump. Worked great but then all my sps and some lps wasn't looking to good so off to retire value to buy an overpriced generator, extension cord and carbon monoxide detector! But now we have a tank and house saver! Lol hope everyone made out ok and I hope everyone remembers to take there time getting temp and other parameters back to where they should be! A lot of people think they have to rush this stuff but that is more dangerous them the power outage! Glad to hear that you didn't encounter any losses! Great advice about taking time to bring all levels back up. |
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