JCAB Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hope it's ok to post here and that it's helpful. Staples has the APC BATTERY-UPS 600VA for$49.99. If you spend more than $50, use code 86069 to take $15 off the total. Thought it could run the pump for awhile in case of an outtage? According to the APC site, it can run 53.5 watts for 51.1 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I've tried UPS but even though an air pump only pulls a few watts an UPC will only run it for a short time. Something that is designed to run 24 hours or more I think would be much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I run 1 in-tank pump on mine which is 1000VA and they typically last about 2 - 4 hours. Basically enough to survive a reasonable power outage. Generator is probably the only realistic option for more than 6 hours of life support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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