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**roka64** · 07-07-2008, 04:32 PM

Larger water volume will take longer to cool down, as cmor stated. I think for smaller tanks, maybe 1 heater (rated a lot less than the UPS), and 1 for the water movement would be my recommendation.

want2findnemo · 07-07-2008, 05:11 PM

Thanks a lot everyone...

How does one calculate the amount of time the UPS will last?

CatatonicBug · 07-07-2008, 05:20 PM

It has to do with the amperage of the equipment plugged into it. A standard APC Back-Ups UPS will last about 20-30 minutes with a PC and Monitor plugged into it. They are not designed to be long-term solutions, only enough power to allow your other back-up systems to be activated (like a generator), or for you to properly power-down the equipment.

want2findnemo · 07-07-2008, 05:31 PM

Hmm a generator is not somthing that is in my budget atm.

The power failures in my area dont last more than 30 minutes usually... So I just wanted to know how to calculate or maybe a chart i can look at.

CatatonicBug · 07-07-2008, 05:41 PM

Here is a link to the APC page that will help you to choose the kind you need for the wattage load you plan on having.

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07-07-2008, 05:20 PM	#13
CatatonicBug Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 503 Images: 6	It has to do with the amperage of the equipment plugged into it. A standard APC Back-Ups UPS will last about 20-30 minutes with a PC and Monitor plugged into it. They are not designed to be long-term solutions, only enough power to allow your other back-up systems to be activated (like a generator), or for you to properly power-down the equipment. __________________ Remember - in Aquaria, nothing good happens fast. Starting a new tank? Click here for instructions. 47g tall FW, 10g planted, 2.5g planted office tank

07-07-2008, 05:41 PM	#15
CatatonicBug Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 503 Images: 6	Here is a link to the APC page that will help you to choose the kind you need for the wattage load you plan on having. __________________ Remember - in Aquaria, nothing good happens fast. Starting a new tank? Click here for instructions. 47g tall FW, 10g planted, 2.5g planted office tank

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07-07-2008, 05:11 PM	#12
want2findnemo Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 152	Thanks a lot everyone... How does one calculate the amount of time the UPS will last?

07-07-2008, 05:31 PM	#14
want2findnemo Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 152	Hmm a generator is not somthing that is in my budget atm. The power failures in my area dont last more than 30 minutes usually... So I just wanted to know how to calculate or maybe a chart i can look at.