Winter Storm Warning....What Happens If ---

[coloagro]

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So with this "big storm" approaching us in the Front Range, I thought I'd pose a question. What do you all do in an emergency power out situation? God forbid..... if its more than a couple hours?

Other than the obvious but expensive option of a Generator..
What steps does everyone take to keep their thousands in coral & fish alive during a power outage?

Myself, I have a 600 watt power converter that I use for camping..of which I can hopefully plug in a few key items to keep the critters alive during a power outage....of course I have run my car periodically to keep the battery alive but I figure its best than nothing

How about you?

 

[chrislorentz]

CRY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Off The Deep End]

I use a generator...

 

[chrislorentz]

I have a little generator to run all my tanks as well if needed. I however have not had to use it in 5+ years

 

[cremer9]

I saw an aerator on sale @ bass pro for 9.99 of coarse i have no back-up.I have underground power by the fed center and all.so i don't loose it that often

 

[120greefman]

I am personally screwed if the power goes out. However my prediction is the weather people, like usual, are getting a little to excited. I think we are forecasted for a whole 6" in Firestone.

 

[cremer9]

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Aerator/product/74343/54383

 

[tlsrcs]

uumm run around freaking outlol...last time we had the power go out it was out for 2 days where i live (longmont power sucks!) i wrapped my tank in like 4 comforters and it droped to about 68 everthing was ok...mad but ok

 

[spstimie]

vortec on battery backup. If you don't have any options for electricity(I have posted this before):
1Take an picnic mustard bottle
2fill with hydrogen peroxide
3add lead fishing weight
4hook up air line and air stone
4put air stone in tank

The h2o2 seperates into h2o and o2, the o2 is forced out of the bottle, causes water movement and puts o2 into the water. Do not put it somewhere it pumps directly onto coral.

I have a gas furnace and my tanks are in the room with the fireplace for heat.

 

[dv3]

vortech battery backup ....and blankets

crack a cold one and see what happens

 

[reefkoi]

Whole house backup generator natural gas powered

 

[dv3]

Whole house backup generator natural gas powered

damn ...does that power the bomb shelter too ...lol

 

[Cherub]

I'd be screwed

 

[aztecdreams]

I also have a power inverter to run a couple things. Gas furnaces still need power to operate or were you suggesting your fireplace because your furnace wouldn't run?

 

[hurrafreak]

damn ...does that power the bomb shelter too ...lol

You're going to wish you didn't make fun of him when the bombs drop haha

 

[tlsrcs]

Whole house backup generator natural gas powered ​

well it sounds extreme but when you run a business where power is a preety important piece to the puzzle.....it sounds yea still pretty extreme lol.

 

[spstimie]

I also have a power inverter to run a couple things. Gas furnaces still need power to operate or were you suggesting your fireplace because your furnace wouldn't run?

Fireplace if the furnace is out...whoops

 

[projectx]

I have a UPS running the tank, and a few more laying around to keep the pumps and heater going, plus we have a ton of blankets if i need to wrap the tank

 

[dv3]

hmm ...makes my wonder if its possible to make my gas fireplace run when the power is out

 

[projectx]

Guess it depends on if the valve is electric or manual