I have an idea for an upcoming show. I would like to see a "what if" show.
A list of common and not so common disasters, that can and do happen everyday and what to do about them. While I know that TR is an invaluable resource in times of need there are times when minutes count and it would be nice to have at least a few basic procedures to put in place before coming to the boards to look for more in depth solutions.
just a thought
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do you have anything specific in mind ?? EVERYTHING bad in this hobby happens fast. there is really no general way to do anything like that (i wish there were though). sounds like a great idea ... if we can get some sort of idea on what problems would be considered everyday disasters.
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i was thinking temp/salinity swings, overdose of meds/suplaments, something spilled or dropped into the tank, etc. Unfortunately my limited time in the hobby is keeping me from imagining the worst, any others feel free to chime in.
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those three that you mentioned are pretty serious mishaps. usually the ONE key thing to fix all of those mishaps is ... a BIG water change. you will find that pretty much everything can be corrected or prevented with water changes. hence ... one of the reasons we do water changes in the first place. lol
kinda like a win win with water changes !!
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lol, i guess a water change would not work in that situation ... UNLESS you count running around and collecting all of your livestock and throwing them all in a tank of water that you JUST made up and got to temp for a water change the next day. either way ... they both sound like they would suck !!
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If I am not mistaken, Rob did cover the UPS/Power Generator/Power Inverter thing in a past episode, and othere preparedness tasks (like wrapping a tank in styrofoam/blankets) - which would largely cover power outages.
I just borrowed a Kill-o-Watt meter to measure my tank's usage. Maximum of 250W, 3.0amps (all pumps on, lights off, heater on), 420W (including lights)This will help me gauge what power generator to buy. I hope to buy an inverter type that is quiet. The smaller Honda and Yamaha units seem the quietest. A natural gas unit would be handy, but that seems to drive up the price and limit the options. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
This may sound ridiculous, but I have one of those converter boxes that either plug into a cigarette lighter, or you can use the cables to hook it to your car battery. It gives you two electrical outles. If you have/get a spare car battery, it really works great in a pinch. After living through 10 days with no power, this was very valuable! I just set the battery on the counter, and plugged in the portable TV and a lamp. Battery low, JUMPER CABLES!! I know that it would at least run my pump. I still dont have a generator
I hope to this year, but in case of an emergency...
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This may sound ridiculous, but I have one of those converter boxes that either plug into a cigarette lighter, or you can use the cables to hook it to your car battery. It gives you two electrical outles. If you have/get a spare car battery, it really works great in a pinch. After living through 10 days with no power, this was very valuable! I just set the battery on the counter, and plugged in the portable TV and a lamp. Battery low, JUMPER CABLES!! I know that it would at least run my pump. I still dont have a generator
I hope to this year, but in case of an emergency...
I think that a deep cycle marine battery is supposed to be best to use in this situation.
I think that a deep cycle marine battery is supposed to be best to use in this situation.
I have a friend who has a cabin, and their electricity needs are entirely met by a series of marine deep cycle batteries hooked up to a solar panel system. This seems to be a viable alternative to a power generator, I just have to figure out how far a single battery will take me..
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That's what I worry about the most... 
We're long over due for a rehaul. Varrryyy Scarwwwwy 
