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Battery powered air pumps

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by beckerj3, Mar 27, 2014.

  1. Mar 27, 2014 #1
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

    beckerj3 Expert Reefkeeper Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member

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    Just got a nice article from Bulk Reef Supply about battery powered air pumps. Seems like a good and relatively inexpensive option to provide a bit of a fail safe option to save the inhabitants of the tank in the case of a power loss lasting more than just a couple of hours.


    I'm curious to hear if anyone has them and their thoughts?????


    http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/power-outage?trk_msg=3AGBB9JIIF74F1U1NKNGKRTELO&trk_contact=S8OHH7FOJ1NEA4QBCBPB7L3TOO&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=http%3a%2f%2fwww.bulkreefsupply.com%2fpower-outage&utm_campaign=education&utm_content=newprod_032714
     
  2. Mar 27, 2014 #2
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    I have 3 of them. For a pico or 10g tank that is without electricity for a short time, they can help. So will inverting a large plastic cup, lowering under water and turning upright. It will release the trapped air and send a large bubble/ ripple/surface movement. IMO but a generator. In our climate, they are pretty much a necessity. You would need alot of air pumps to cover your 3 tanks.

    Don't get me wrong, the battery operated ones are fine when you are transporting (like back from MACNA (lol) for several hours/staying overnight . Typically the batteries don't last very long (maybe 8 hours?). Power outages caused from storms typically can last fora day or more.
     
  3. Mar 28, 2014 #3
    beckerj3 West Des Moines, IA

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    Thanks. I'll probably get 3-4 of them. We've been in our current house for almost 25 years and while we've lost power a few times, it has never been for days at a time. Not sure its ever been more than 3-4 hours. But given the amount of corals & fish I have, its time to play it a bit safer....
     
  4. Mar 28, 2014 #4
    jeremy Davenport, IA

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    I have one but not from bulk reef supply. I got mine at a fishing bait and tackle store several years ago. I have only used it a few times but as stated above batteries dont last long. Mine typically last 8-10 hours. I think they are worth it for just in case.
     
  5. Mar 28, 2014 #5
    joshua.jebe "DIRTYLOO" AKA waterloo iowa 50703

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    i use them fishing allot jeanette, have kept fish, minnows alive in a tote for 3 weeks in our cabin
     
  6. Mar 28, 2014 #6
    Dave Des Moines Area

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    I bave a couple of them too but more for fishing or transport if longer travel time.

    Honestly, the better tool for power outages is a generator so you can run your return pumps and heaters etc.
     

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