Emergency Power Sources
You can be ready to keep your aquarium safe when the power goes out with these DIY emergency back-up power supply projects and other equipment information provided here.
How to Keep Your Aquarium Safe When the Power Goes Out
When it comes to dealing with a power outage, are you prepared to keep your aquarium safe? Don't get blindsided. With these tips from your Guides you'll be ready to handle the situation.
When it comes to dealing with a power outage, are you prepared to keep your aquarium safe? Don't get blindsided. With these tips from your Guides you'll be ready to handle the situation.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are an essential electrical component of your aquarium system. Inexpensive and easy to install, these little devices can prevent electrical fires and serious injury or death.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are an essential electrical component of your aquarium system. Inexpensive and easy to install, these little devices can prevent electrical fires and serious injury or death.
DIY Emergency Power Back-Up Unit by David
From David Playfair's Mistress Reef DIY page, David provides full color photos and complete instructions for building this do-it-yourself UPS (Uninterrupted Power Source) unit that automatically takes over during power failures for a cost of about $150.00.
From David Playfair's Mistress Reef DIY page, David provides full color photos and complete instructions for building this do-it-yourself UPS (Uninterrupted Power Source) unit that automatically takes over during power failures for a cost of about $150.00.
DIY Emergency Power Back-Up Unit by Mike
From East Tennessee Reef Club's DIY section, Mike Teague (President of the club) provides instructions for building his UPS style battery back-up power supply unit that automatically switches between AC house power and DC power from a marine deep cycle battery (similar to a car battery).
From East Tennessee Reef Club's DIY section, Mike Teague (President of the club) provides instructions for building his UPS style battery back-up power supply unit that automatically switches between AC house power and DC power from a marine deep cycle battery (similar to a car battery).