Choosing the right UPS-BACKUP for my mom's fish tank pleas..

Unless you have a very large battery array a ups will only keep it running
for a short time. It'd be cheaper to buy a small generator to run the pumps.

"Dunny Rummy" <fdsss.RemoveThis@dfdsf.com> wrote in message
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> Please advise as to what UPS options for my mom's fish tank. She has a
> 20G tank with a Whisper Power filter 10. The last storm caused a power
> outage and she was worried about her fish. Yes I've heard stirring the
> water will generate oxygen but I'm sure my mom would like all possible
> information so she can make the best choice plus they are so
> affordable. I use a UPS on my PC and I couldn't imagine running my PC
> with out a UPS. My mom don't have a PC but I don't think you need a PC
> to use a UPS.
>
> Thank you.
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"The Outcaste" <jrwines DeleteThis @nopottedmeat.bigfoot.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 31 May 2004 07:47:38 GMT, Dunny Rummy <fdsss DeleteThis @dfdsf.com>
> bubbled forth the following:
>
> >But what would be the expectancy of such a UPS in the event of power
> >failure? How much time would the back up provide? Although UPS backups
> >are affordable I'm sure my mom doesnt want to spend a lot of money.
> >P.S. she only uses a Whisper Power filter 10 with no heater.
> >Thank You.
> >
> >On Sun, 30 May 2004 22:51:57 -0400, Polarhound
> ><Polarhound DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >>Dunny Rummy wrote:
> >>
> >>> Please advise as to what UPS options for my mom's fish tank. She has a
> >>> 20G tank with a Whisper Power filter 10. The last storm caused a power
> >>> outage and she was worried about her fish. Yes I've heard stirring the
> >>> water will generate oxygen but I'm sure my mom would like all possible
> >>> information so she can make the best choice plus they are so
> >>> affordable. I use a UPS on my PC and I couldn't imagine running my PC
> >>> with out a UPS. My mom don't have a PC but I don't think you need a PC
> >>> to use a UPS.
> >>
> >>Only put the heater and filter on a UPS. If you need additional
> >>oxygenation, lower the water level slightly to allow the filter output
> >>to do the job.
> >>
> >>As for WHICH, the largest you can afford, of course! :)
>
> IIRC, a whisper 10 uses about 6 watts, can't find the web site right
> now. Figure 10 VA, so a 500 VA UPS would run the filter for 50
> minutes, 1000 VA for 100 minutes, etc.
>
> For extended outages in cold weather, a generator might be more
> practical as it can power a heater, and provide human comforts as
> well.
>
> HTH
>
> Jerry

Batteries are usually rated in amp hours, and since a UPS is mainly a
battery, you sure the rating isn't 500VA for one hour not one minute? If it
is for one hour, then 10VA could work off that for 50 hours, which would
make more sense (cause according to your calculations, a 300VA computer
would last just under 2 minutes). Then again, I've never used a UPS before.

Harry
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