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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Bela, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. Jun 9, 2011 #1
    Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    Well I have a little money to spend and was thinking a generator might be a good investment. All I really need is something to run my biocube 29, pumps, LED lighting and a return (basically keep it operating normally). - if I had to make a quick guess,
     
  2. Jun 9, 2011 #2
    Waverz

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  3. Jun 9, 2011 #3
    Bela

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    I'm sure they are nice, but at $1000, a bit out of my price range, especially considering how little I would end up using it.
     
  4. Jun 9, 2011 #4
    Actuary Adel, IA

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    In an apartment wouldn't you want a UPS rather than a generator? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I didn't think there were any generators that could be run indoors.
     
  5. Jun 9, 2011 #5
    Bela

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    Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear. This would run outside with a power cable running in through a crack in the window. The reason I mentioned an apartment was because of sound. I don't want it to be incredibly loud as a courtesy to our extremely close neighbors.
     
  6. Jun 10, 2011 #6
    Nemesis

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    Ok only hondas are quiet enough to run in an apartment complex. All others are loud as hell. A ups is a better idea. But if the outage lasts to long your battery goes dead.So hondas are the best best.but you pay for it. Otherwise you can get a cheap one at harbor frieght I think around 200.
     
  7. Jun 11, 2011 #7
    AJ

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    Also, a car AC inverter will power quite a bit in a pinch...

    --AJ
     
  8. Jun 12, 2011 #8
    Bela

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    I have thought about using an inverter for my truck. The only issue is parking. If the spots near my complex are taken (which they generally are during inclement weather) I am screwed. I guess I will have to take a look at generators. I know I heave seen portable camp generators when I went camping, they weren't Hondas, and they weren't so loud that they were unusable.
     
  9. Jun 12, 2011 #9
    ruggerkc North Liberty , IA

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    I am not real sure how the inverters work can't you take the battery to the tank? Or buy a spare battery for the inverter?
     
  10. Jun 12, 2011 #10
    Killernights

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    if you are only running 350watts worth of power then an inverter might be best. you could get a deep cycle battery just for your tank, just make sure it is kept outside if it is not sealed. non-sealed batteries give off gasses that can be dangerous
     

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