EcoTech Marine Releases New Battery Backup

hmmmm.....need to make a few calls.


Question about the EcoTech battery. From what I've read, it looks like this only runs the pump. Is this true or can it run a heater as well?

 

I love my UPS. Always gives me about 24 hours of back up for my return pump and heater. Only have the essentials for life connected to it.

Newegg.com - APC SUA1500X93 1440 VA 980 Watts (8) NEMA 5-15R Outlets Smart-UPS 1500VA USB 120V SHIPBOARD - UPS

 

It's only for the pump. Too bad, huh

 

Seriously. That really explains the price. That and the fact that the pumps are bucks.

 

Another thing to think about is that the Vortech goes to a lower speed (minimum, actually - enough to provide flow for the tank) when it is powered by the Vortech battery backup. This is important, from what I have seen. I have mine set to short pulse. When I cut the return pump, the level of the tank lowers. If I keep the Vortech at full speed, the wave gets increasingly more powerful and sloshes water into the overflow box. Continually lowering the water level and making the wave bigger and taller as it sloshes more and more. It NEEDS the power cut otherwise I will eventually have a mess on my hands.

Thanks for the link Matt. I think I may pick this up.