Can I use this as backup power for my pump?

[RLiu818]

http://www.apcc.com/resource/include/techspec_index.cfm

All I need is a temporary power backup for my Rio 400 pump (6.5 volts).

This is the cheapest thing i can find that will backup a computer with power for a couple of minutes.

I just need to backup the power to my pump for a couple minutes in case a power outtage occurs.

Will this work?

 

[Cabreradavid]

If your power only goes out for a couple minutes, this would do. But what if the power goes out for an hour or more? For more than a few minuted these units would not do the job. I say save your money and buy a nice inverter and battery. I got a 400W inverter for $50 at Target and a 800 cold cranking amp battery for $90 at Autozone. Another idea is to buy a battery powered air pump as a backup for circulation. They cost less than $15. Here is a link to a comprehensive disscusion on power failures by Richard Durso: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/ ... eature.htm

David C.

 

[Len]

A UPS will work if it's a sine wave output. Otherwise, the motors on pumps and powerheads may hum or burn out. Here's a good thread about UPS systems and other power back-up recommendations.

http://reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=32155

 

[-JB]

A UPS will work if it's a sine wave output. Otherwise, the motors on pumps and powerheads may hum or burn out. Here's a good thread about UPS systems and other power back-up recommendations.

http://reefs.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=32155

Not entirely true. You should check with the manufacturer of the pump. I have a Sequence pump, hooked up to a tripplite 500 watt inverter/charger that puts out a modified sine wave. I called sequence about it, even told them about the humming noise. They told me their pump would work fine with a modified sign wave.