AI Nero DIY battery backup on the Shroom Lagoon shallow reef / nano tank

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3 жыл бұрын

Something a bit different tonight..
In this video I share my thoughts on why a battery backup on a tank is so important.
I'm then going to show you how to build a DIY battery back up system that can run either an innovative marine mighty jet DC return pump, Aqua illuminations Nero or Redsea wave 25/45. (This is equipment that I own and have tested but I'm sure it would work on other similar items)

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@MorzakEV 3 жыл бұрын

You may not be an electrician, but you’ve made an electrician proud 🥲

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.....🙏🙏🙏

@YouBetterCallSaul 3 жыл бұрын

I have a gel battery same size in my motorcycle, I didn’t start the bike one time from October to February, turned the key it fired right up. These batteries are amazing for long term storage.

@tracywoodlands2459 3 жыл бұрын

exactly what i’ve been looking for! thanks

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Glad its helped mate👍

@samtait1711 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, need to get this done on my tank 😀

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Just gives you some peace of mind, well worth it in my opinion

@NanoTankReefer 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video mate!

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@NanoTankReefer 3 жыл бұрын

@@bencook4779 good to see you Infront of the camera too buddy 😎

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't to keen on doing it if im honest but can't hide forever🤪

@NanoTankReefer 3 жыл бұрын

@@bencook4779 😂 I know that feeling. To be honest I spent most of the video looking around the 250 in the background. Stunning mate!

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Ill do a quick tour video soon

@Bamacher59 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea what do you do for your heater

@rudra7615 3 жыл бұрын

Never even thought about battery backup in the UK. We hardly get power cuts and in the event we do, it is just down for a few hours. I take it, if you got an sps tank, then it is a critical equipment

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Personally I class it as critical to any tank,for the price of a few "high end" frags it gives you some peace of mind. Although rare,I know of 2 Personal friends with reef tanks that have had power cuts lasting around 20 hours in the last few weeks. Its all down to what level of risk your happy to live with I suppose. At a minimum pick yourself up a little battery powered pump👍

@barrydolan5864 2 жыл бұрын

Watched and subbed Ben, thanks for making this idiot proof for someone like me who is happy to get stuck in but doesn't have the technical knowledge 👍

@bencook4779 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support mate, I'm hoping to post an update video very soon

@mick6551 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben what charger did you use for charging the 2 batteries.

@jeffdortch4190 Жыл бұрын

Hey man great video .I am having a hard time finding the dc plug adapter you used any way you can send me a Amazon link .I plan to do the same set up for my ai nero 5 .love the video man.

@sin3585 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ben. What type of 24V float charger did you use?

@ZaccyPfilm 3 жыл бұрын

If your powering two devices will you need 2 tunze safety connectors?

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think so,you may be able to use one somehow but I wouldn't know how sorry

@TheEagle14489 Жыл бұрын

Can you drop the link for the adapter s needed. Thanks.

@abh3960 3 жыл бұрын

Where to find the gear.

@ryandraper4380 3 жыл бұрын

i have a question since your so good with shrooms i just added a bounce mushroom to my tank it is only a baby but i just want to ensure that i can keep it alive because it was such an investment and it is really nice too what are some of the shrooms you have like in the tank you have for your shrooms ?

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ryan, mushrooms like stable tanks like most corals(although not technically coral) just keep your parameters stable with some level of no3/p04. In my experience they don't to too well long term if phosphates drop really low. Flow and lighting can be tricky to get right,they generally like low/medium light and a low gentle current. Hope this helps

@ZaccyPfilm 3 жыл бұрын

So for a ai Nero pump you need a 24v battery not a 12v barttery?

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you need two 12v batteries 👍

@richardportelli1983 3 жыл бұрын

Can you split the power from one safety connector to run both pumps on backup?

@ZaccyPfilm 3 жыл бұрын

Can you?

@rc2300s2r 2 жыл бұрын

I believe it would work as long as the splitter is in parallel, diy or store bought. It’ll just draw more wattage and whether the tunze can handle the draw of the two pumps you’re running is the question. Small to medium power heads would be fine most likely. I’m running a similar setup with a ice cap V3 (12v) with a voltage booster module in line (24v) split to run two Nero 5s. Total cost me $145 (USD) 130 for the battery back up and 12 for a set of 8 booster units(Amazon).

@jjmccloud 2 жыл бұрын

@@rc2300s2r So you have a video or link explaining your setup

@abh3960 3 жыл бұрын

I lost 3 tanks due to winter storm. Need this for the reset of my 35x18x24

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

I've posted the links for the dc jacks for you

@abh3960 3 жыл бұрын

@@bencook4779 where.

@abh3960 3 жыл бұрын

@@bencook4779 no links. Under drop down.

@jaredcoker8690 2 жыл бұрын

What connectors did you use?

@jjmccloud 2 жыл бұрын

He says in the video

@tomsimpson5725 Жыл бұрын

could you please leave affiliate links to everything you used in the video including the trickle charger you got please mate

@paulknapp2223 2 жыл бұрын

oh man there are no links to the products

@bencook4779 2 жыл бұрын

I posted the links in a comment below mate 👍

@abh3960 3 жыл бұрын

I dont see links.

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

Ill sort them out for you

@dude60415 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Please post the links Ben. I need to make 8 of theses.

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

@@dude60415 hope these work www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08M5DWFSW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07R41MFH4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

@dude60415 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben!!

@bencook4779 3 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08M5DWFSW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07R41MFH4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share These are the 2 dc jacks you need. I purchased the kit as it was the fastest delivery for me at the time.