Hurricane Mathew coming my way

[Orlando-Jeff]

So here in Orlando, we are preparing for hurricane Mathew. I'm concerned about power outages and what may happen to my C-130. How long can I go with no water movement? I have a few 12 volt batteries that I was thinking about using for one of my power heads to at least get some water moving in my tank. My tank is just now looking good and I would hate to see it crash because of a power outage...

 

[spiraling]

I haven't had to deal with that - good luck!
circulation is the key for O2 exchange to keep things alive

from google:
Here is one method which is easy to do and actually works:

• Take any type of clean cup, pitcher or other container, scoop out and fill it with aquarium water.
• Hold the filled container some distance above the aquarium, and pour the water back into the tank. Repeat this process numerous times.

In a power outage I will try that, but realistically my heaters going out is my biggest concern.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

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[Orlando-Jeff]

Thanks for the replies. I did manage to borrow a UPS battery backup from work. It won't be a long term solution but it's capable of running 300 watts. The power head is way less than that so it may run a while. Keeping my fingers crossed but the storm doesn't look good for us here in Orlando so a power outage is pretty much a given..

 

[Culichor]

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[Culichor]

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[Orlando-Jeff]

5 hours before hurricane....weather getting worse...chance of finding generator....0...lol

 

[cracker]

Hope all goes well for You Jeff I live just south of Jax so we are expecting a good blow.

 

[Orlando-Jeff]

Thanks cracker. We are expecting 70 to 80mph winds here so it should be a fun evening..lol

 

[Orlando-Jeff]

Came up with this set up for a small power head. Seems to work great but don't how long it will run. I plan to use it for short periods of time. Hope I don't need it.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

How it looking Jeff? Is it getting close and ruff outside yet? Hope you & your family are safe !!!

 

[Orlando-Jeff]

Thanks. We've had some bands of rain come through but nothing severe yet. Looks like the worst will be near daybreak tomorrow. Doesn't look like much sleep tonight

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Been watching new about the hurricane here...

https://weather.com/storms/hurrican...ew-bahamas-florida-georgia-carolinas-forecast

Heard Disney World is closing for only the 4th time in it's history

 

[Orlando-Jeff]

We lived in Miami during hurricane Andrew in 92.No power for 2 weeks. This should be a little better I hope.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

I remember reading about Andrew, I remember how bad Homestead got it, even the zoo animals were running loose, wasn't it a category 5 - hearing this one may be a 4, but that is still very serious & damaging

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Our state (1,000 miles away) has sent 150 power crews & truck your way, they left yesterday.
I am sure many others states will be doing the same, hope they all can restore power for everyone as quick as possible.

 

[Orlando-Jeff]

Andrew had Winds of over 160mph. We lived in North Miami about 20 miles from where the eye came ashore and still got 135mph winds

 

[Orlando-Jeff]

Well, looks like the worst is over here in the Orlando area. During the night,the storm moved a little farther east off the coast than predicted. Good news for us. Instead of the predicted 80+ mph winds here, we have only had top winds of about 50mph. So far, no power loss. Good news for my tank...Oh yeah..family is fine too...

 

[PSU4ME]

I hope everyone is staying safe!!