Battery backup with XF280 controller

Dec 06, 2016

Jon Watson wrote

I would like to use my old Ecotech battery backups with my new dual XF280 and controller setup. There are two cabels marked battery backup coming from the controller can I just plug the ecotech units in?

12 Answers

Dec 06, 2016

Carlos agent wrote

Yes.

Mar 06, 2018

qqqqqqq1 wrote

carlos, what is the correct backup for two xf280s?

there was an unresolved issue on this reef2reef thread

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/gyre-200-series-battery-backup-question.281901/

hence my question.

thanks,

john

Mar 06, 2018

Carlos agent wrote

Unfortunately the XF280's run on 36 volts so there isn't a backup available. In this case, I would suggest running a backup UPC unit like the ones needed for computers.

Mar 06, 2018

qqqqqqq1 wrote

whoa, super fast reply carlos! please point me to a specific upc unit.

Mar 06, 2018

Carlos agent wrote

Pretty much any UPC that can handle a computer can handle the pump. In terms of which, it is pretty much up to you as it comes down to price. There are quite a few options ranging from the cheap ones to expensive ones that can run the machine for days and will even send you notifications of battery status.

Mar 06, 2018

qqqqqqq1 wrote

will this work?

https://www.amazon.com/APC-Compact-Protector-Back-UPS-BX1500M/dp/B06VY6FXMM/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1520380440&sr=8-15&keywords=apc+battery+backup&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011

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Mar 07, 2018

Carlos agent wrote

That battery will work. I cannot tell you if the controller will detect the fact that it is running on a battery. We have not tested the XF280 pumps on those batteries here.

Mar 09, 2018

qqqqqqq1 wrote

is there a list that coralvue can provide, which have been tested and work?

this is like pulling teeth

Mar 09, 2018

Carlos agent wrote

No, we have not tested any of the computer UPS boxes.

Mar 11, 2018

qqqqqqq1 wrote

hmmm... so which backups have you guys tested and had worked (recognized by the controller)?

Mar 12, 2018

Carlos agent wrote

We have not tested any of those UPC backups before so we cannot recommend any of them.

Mar 12, 2018

qqqqqqq1 wrote

lol, please test some then. i will let you know if the above works.