time to check your back up power

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  1. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    Its looking like the reefers in the south east need to test their back up power,

    Tropical Storm IRENE
     
    homegrowncorals, Aug 21, 2011
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  2. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Funny you should say that. Dusting off the generator in the morning. Last time it went for 3 weeks.No power. You don't realise how much life sucks without it.:cry: But hey it could have been worse at least my house was still intact.
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Aug 21, 2011
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  3. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    O yes I'm quit familiar with this ritual i have 2 I'm going to test out tomorrow for my tanks and frig,
    i use solar for my lighting and TV.
     
    homegrowncorals, Aug 21, 2011
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  4. heidimi

    heidimi Fire Shrimp

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    If you don't wanna go all bust with a generator at very least have a dc to ac inverter. They are about $100 for one that can take about 400 watts. I know lots of fish tanks that have 1000s of dollars of coral saved by this simple $100 box. I got mine at radio shack on sale for like $80 last year. I have peace of mind cause I know I can run my pumps and lights and a smaller heater for a really long time as long as I have gas in my car.

    Heidi
     
    heidimi, Aug 21, 2011
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  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Vinnyboombatz, Aug 22, 2011
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  6. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    +1000
    Best thing to have on hand
     
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  7. dskyers

    dskyers Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Lol I live in miami and woke to see this on the news. So what do I need to get for when the power goes out something simple?

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    dskyers, Aug 22, 2011
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  8. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    A generator and lots of gas. People lose there freakin minds around here and gas is like solid gold. Luckily the Legislators around here finally woke up and forced the gas stations to install generators. Instead of having police directing traffic at broken stoplights they were at the gas stations stopping people from killing each other. Hopefully it won't happen this time.The last thing you need right after a storm is thousands of people on the road searching for gas. Good tip Heidi luckily my truck has a built in converter with a plug in the bed but when you lose your power for weeks this is not really feasable.
     
    Vinnyboombatz, Aug 22, 2011
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  9. Pennstatereefer

    Pennstatereefer Feather Duster

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    K +1 homegrown! Way to remind fellow reefers of the importance of prepairing for storms.
     
    Pennstatereefer, Aug 22, 2011
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  10. Dr. Bergeron

    Dr. Bergeron Peppermint Shrimp

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    Hurricane Party! Got some steaks and cold beer for the occasion!

    Terracotta evap fridges for the win.

    Good reminder though, our battery backups are charged and ready.
     
    Dr. Bergeron, Aug 22, 2011
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