Comments on: EcoTech Marine’s New Vortech Battery Back Up : More Reliable, More Options, Same Price

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:15:00 +0000

It’s about time!

@thedogfather – considering how much a Vortech pump costs, the battery backup’s price isn’t that bad. Now, take into consideration how much you’ve spent on your livestock, the cost is a drop in the bucket!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:15:00 +0000

It’s about time!

By: Raj_007

Raj_007 — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:15:58 +0000

It's about time!

@thedogfather – considering how much a Vortech pump costs, the battery backup's price isn't that bad. Now, take into consideration how much you've spent on your livestock, the cost is a drop in the bucket!

By: jmaneyapanda

jmaneyapanda — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:12:56 +0000

@ Mike- well, you could use a computer UPS to try to do so. I had success with using them with my Tunzes when I used them. Just bear in mind, many pumps cannot start on the modified “square” sine wave they put out, and need a “true” sine wave. Also, things such as heaters are current hogs, and will quickly deplete a battery. But, to get back to your query, you can quite easily find something to do what you might be looking for.

However, with any battery system, or backup system, make sure you test them, and test them often. There is a catastrophe waiting to happen if they dont work (for whatever reason) when theyre supposed to.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:39:57 +0000

It would be nice if someone made these for general use that you can plug anything in to, not just for vortechs. I know theyre out there but never have been able to find something simple for sale that you just plug up and it will work if the power goes out.

By: Nicholas Sadaka

Nicholas Sadaka — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:58:47 +0000

I'm with TheDogFather here…I'd love to have one, whether old or new, but it's too high for me. I wonder if there's any chance that with the advent of the new version, maybe the IceCap version will be sold cheaper until supplies are sold off. That would be nice.

By: TheDogFather

TheDogFather — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:25:28 +0000

I own the older ice cap model and although I don't agree with the high price point for the backup battery it will give you peace of mind knowing your tank will continue to have life saving flow when the power goes out…

Ecotech, please consider a more reasonable price point for the battery backup. I'm sure you will sell a lot more of them if you do!