I need a back up system to run the air pump for my koi pond in case of power failure. Is this safe for outdoor use?
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No. Although this can handle up to 95% non condensing humidity, it is not made for outside use. Also, it is required by electrical code to use GFCIs outdoors or in places like sheds, so you'd need a unit with a GFCI outlet or use a GFCI adapter (something like http://www.amazon.com/Tower-Manufacturing-30339005-3-Wire-Adapter/dp/B000P8COIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373977833&sr;=8-1&ke;ywords=GFCI+adapter). Do not know if GCFI adapters would work with UPSes like this. Do not use any adapters that have surge protection as that can damage the UPS.Also, plugging a UPS into a GFCI outlet will trip the GFCI whenever the battery is to be charged. No. Although this can handle up to 95% non condensing humidity, it is not made for outside use. Also, it is required by electrical code to use GFCIs outdoors or in places like sheds, so you'd need a unit with a GFCI outlet or use a GFCI adapter (something like http://www.amazon.com/Tower-Manufacturing-30339005-3-Wire-Adapter/dp/B000P8COIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373977833&sr;=8-1&ke;ywords=GFCI+adapter). Do not know if GCFI adapters would work with UPSes like this. Do not use any adapters that have surge protection as that can damage the UPS.Also, plugging a UPS... » Read More No. Although this can handle up to 95% non condensing humidity, it is not made for outside use. Also, it is required by electrical code to use GFCIs outdoors or in places like sheds, so you'd need a unit with a GFCI outlet or use a GFCI adapter (something like http://www.amazon.com/Tower-Manufacturing-30339005-3-Wire-Adapter/dp/B000P8COIS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373977833&sr;=8-1&ke;ywords=GFCI+adapter). Do not know if GCFI adapters would work with UPSes like this. Do not use any adapters that have surge protection as that can damage the UPS.Also, plugging a UPS into a GFCI outlet will trip the GFCI whenever the battery is to be charged. « Show Less
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No, it does not support a ground fault circuit which is a safety requirement for outdoor use. I suspect you are running the pond air pump on 120vac. So I would not use it in this application.
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It's not rain tight and it has a fan. I would recommend having it inside some sort of building and splicing into the line going out to the pond.
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We build battery back up stacks for our freezers. www.freezer-concepts.com. The inverter needs to be mounted in a dry area. The battery packs can be stored out doors.
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The unit was dead on arrival. Would not recommend it indoors either. Because had to be out of town over a month could not return it either.
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No, this is not for outdoor use, unless you can keep it covered such a way that there is no chance of getting water into it. This is an electrical equipment with electronic circuitry and any water getting in will certainly and immediately damage it.
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It does not look like its safe for outdoor use to me. If you wanted to use it and you had a watertight outdoor container to put it in then It might work but its like a transformer and my guess is it would be hostile to water. But I think you should call Tripp lite. I had a prior unit for 5 years die and I spoke to tech help and they were a lot of assistance to me.
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No It needs to be protected from the weather, you might build a small insulated enclosure to house it and the battery.
819290
Yes. As long as the AC power is on, your system will run off of its battery power and the battery will recharge during the time the pump is not running.
865306
The pond kit may be used above ground as long as you have support around the entire outside. Otherwise, it will collapse under the weight of the water.
195079
I think it would work for a much longer outage than that. I'm not sure what your pump is rated in gpm vs. basepump gpm, but as long as they're close, you should be fine.
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I wouldn't trust it in open rain/weather. It could always be placed under an upturned flower pot, etc. The battery is not the problem...it only generates a small trickle of water and is likely insufficient for anything but the smallest fountain.
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Well the pump is a submersible pump so if you have it plugged into a place that the plug is protected from the environment I do not see why not.
87287
This pump, mounted to the ceiling of my basement, is a great backup pump because it works when the power is out. I don't think it pumps as efficiently as my electric pump in the pit, but it gets me through a power outage.
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yes but remember all air and water power are based on head feet,,,thats how far away from the source of the power to the end of the lineit will pump at 10 feet but u may not get the power u need to operate the device ie:sponge filter,air stone and so forthif u r gonna do a 10 foot run i,d go up to the eco-plus that has at least 40 watts of power,also remember these are small compressors and do make some noise so unless it,s a hydroponic grow room u might wanna make sure u have the length u need to put it in another room hope this helped
628124
I use 5 of them outside(Under cover) to start 5hp pool pumps...Works perfect. Electrician suggegested not combined the internals into a consolidated box to make repair by others down the line easier.
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I'm not sure I understand what you are trying to do. This float switch is designed to start the pump when water level gets too high and shuts off the pump when the level gets below the bottom float when installed in the upright position. I don't know the size or location of your pond but if outside and wind is a factor, you may have to install the float switch in a stilling well.
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First, I would not put this fountain outside, unless it is securely anchored and I mean securely anchored! Second, it must have an electrical outlet for the pump to operate.I have my fountain on my covered apartment balcony where it is protected from the elements especially wind.I am very pleased with the performance of this fountain!
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Our pump is hooked up to a lake, left out all summer. Under cover in winter. Works great.
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It is recommended not to run device without water. I presume this will prevent the pump from burning up.
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I beleive there are better options for aquarium use. This pump is set up to be used with an automotive type battery. You would be better getting an air pump that runs off of 115 volt household current
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I have installed 3 sumps consisting of a 'sump pump' and a battery operated backup pump such as the one were talking about. If the electricity goes off then you need the battery backup system. To buy just a 'sump pump', you can google sump-pumps to find what you need. A very good place to start is with a company called: PumpBiz. http://www.pumpbiz.com. I hope this helps.
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i have this unit and yes you would . or you could add some wire to the wire coming off the pump the length of the wire is up to you. but you will more than likely will set this up in camp recirculating your water so no creek needed . i run mine into 5gal bucket then into a 25gal bin with the pump in it
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That seems like a huge waste for a UPS, since you can get a battery backup specifically built for a sump pump that would be cheaper (less than $200) and better designed for that purpose. You are paying for a lot of power protection features here that would be unnecessary, and the battery would probably be dead in a couple hours versus a sump backup battery that could last days. Also, I'd be concerned about the water of the environment you'd place this in.