This build will be for a cheaper alternative to the $170 vortech battery backup. should be a simple project.....the only parts inside vortech's backup are a.... Matt's thread http://www.3reef.com/forums/general-reef-topics/apc-backup-ups-reef-116386.html got me thinking about this and i believe it's pretty easy to.... Lots of people have diy'd a battery backup for their voretech(s). but i think they use a separate charger and just plug up the whole thing to vortech controller.
The reefuge is a marine aquarium social network that provides tools for businesses and individuals in the reef aquarium hobby.. Today we look at adding the ecotech vectra m1 to my diy battery backup. with all the stroms and risk of extended power outtages its important to ensure. Need some help from all the electrical dudes. i'm thinking of getting one of these to build a battery backup: brand new 24v 2 5a 60w switching power....