Battery Back up options? - nooby (1 Viewer)

[Evolving Reefer]

I'm just getting back into the hobby after a hiatus, my tank and all equipment are set to arrive tomorrow the 30th. I'm looking into options for a battery back up for my system, however I'm finding that my Nero 3 won't be compatible with some of the more aquarium designed DC battery backups.

Does anyone have any experience with Nero's and battery backups? I've thought about swapping out the Nero 3 with an MP10 so that I can pair it with the Ecotech backup, but obviously comes with more expense..

If there aren't any alternatives for the Nero, what are your experiences with the typical UPS backups meant for computers etc?
Do you have a recommendation?

I'll have a Redsea 200XL with a Syncra 2.0 return pump and (1) Nero 3 wavemaker. (ideally would like to run both pumps on a backup, unless that's not feasible?)

Thank you in advance! All help appreciated.

 

[soymilk]

did you want an automatic system that'll kick on when the power goes out? or something a lil more manual?

this past hurricane I used my jackery battery to power the tank for a day or so while the power turned back on. Its not automatic since I had to plug in stuff directly, but it was good enough to keep my tank going.

 

[Evolving Reefer]

Manual would work fine, automatic would be nice but I'm sure it comes at a cost. What size do you have for it to last a day and what did you have plugged in? A day's duration would be plenty for what I'd need it for.

Thanks!

 

[soymilk]

I had one of these https://www.amazon.com/BLUETTI-Portable-Station-Generator-Off-grid/dp/B095Y6ZTR1

with a 200 watt solar panel connected to it. I was using about 60 watts and the panel was making about 50-60watts. So I probably could have gotten 2-3 days out of it.

I had my return pump, and mp10 connected to it and kessel a360w light connected. Granted everything was for a smaller nanoish tank. I use the battery for camping too so it serves dual purpose.

 

[Tnconcept]

Can't go wrong with Bluetti!

 

[TooMuchDog]

When I was starting out I used a car battery and an inverter to run just the pumps. Pretty manual but a lot cheaper than most options.

 

[Evolving Reefer]

Its unanimous, looks like portable generator is the way to go! I'll keep my eye out for a deal around black friday. Thanks for all the help fellas, happy reefing!

 

[BigRick]

I just ordered this. This will be my primary power for my apex so hope not to get messed up with power surges

Safe Guard Power Solutions HUGO 350-Watt Pure Sine Wave 12-Volt 1-Outlet UPS Battery Backup with Brass Flow Sensor SPS-HUGO-X1R-BF - The Home Depot

Introducing HUGO - The only battery backup system designed especially for tankless water heaters and gas appliances. Hugo is a compact unit that can mount right next to your existing tankless water heater

www.homedepot.com

 

[soymilk]

nice, i might do something similar

 

[BigRick]

Whole house generator done. Tank backup done. Now new roof and solar panels and battery backup. Then EV cars... im not paying 340/gallon of gas.

 

[soymilk]

for battery i think imma get a few of these

https://www.signaturesolar.us/products/24v-200ah-lifepower4-battery-by-eg4

and this for an aio inverter,charger, mppt solar charger controller

Growatt (24V / 3kW / 120VDC) Stackable Inverter

USA OFF GRID BATTERY BACKUP SPF 3000TL LVM – On grid solar inverter Sma Sunny island Growatt spf 5000 es Spf5000es Sunny Growatt Hybrid grid tie inverter JACKERY 1000 1KW 1000W SOLAR SUN POWER SOLAR COMPANIES SOLAR TEXAS CAR INVERTER SOLAR SHINGLES LG SOLAR 100+ WATT SOLAR SOLAR POWERED KIT...

www.signaturesolar.us

 

[mittens]

I will have three APC Smart UPS up fs soon. If anyone needs a battery….. Still need to take pics to post them

 

[BigRick]

I will have three APC Smart UPS up fs soon. If anyone needs a battery….. Still need to take pics to post them

U just have to outcomepete me huh lol j/k. As I was driving away I was thinking man if lost power for a while you cant have a generator. Battery backup is a must. Good choice on getting as much as possible. You may want to look into those solar generators or foldable solar arrays on the patio to recharge if ever necessary. Which seems to be the norm now.

 

[mittens]

U just have to outcomepete me huh lol j/k. As I was driving away I was thinking man if lost power for a while you cant have a generator. Battery backup is a must. Good choice on getting as much as possible. You may want to look into those solar generators or foldable solar arrays on the patio to recharge if ever necessary. Which seems to be the norm now.

No no not competing at all lol. I’m just major downsizing and don’t need a lot of stuff.

 

[soymilk]

what were you powering with those things?

 

[mittens]

3 redsea cubes

 

[BigRick]

what were you powering with those things?

Travis Scott concert

 

[RR-MAN]

Travis Scott concert

We can't eat at a restaurant but over hundred thousand people can party...telling you this government.

Nero's and battery backups? I've thought about swapping out the Nero 3 with an MP10 so that I can pair it with the Ecotech backup, but obviously comes with more expense..

If there aren't any alternatives for the Nero, what are your experiences with the typical UPS backups meant for computers etc?
Do you have a recommendation?

I'll have a Redsea 200XL with a Syncra 2.0 return pump and (1) Nero 3 wavemaker. (ideally would like to run both pumps on a backup, unless that's not feasible?)

Thank you in advance! All help appreciated.

Not sure if you reside in a house or apartment but I have this tiny generator for camping - works incredible and it's under $200. It's also not noisy like the big ones.

Amazon.com

 

[BigRick]

Finally showed up today. Funny it's for my SPS tank.