@@skeptics_reef5575 that’s just salt creep from my fish splashing. They were sitting there for a a good week. Doors are perfect

If it was an issue I’m sure it’s been fixed but I have not experienced any rusting so I can’t say 100% on that

Ecotech pumps have a built in battery backup port in the drivers which auto switch over when power is lost. So you can directly connect it.

@@ReefDudes understood thanks!

You would want to use a voltage booster to take the 12v and boost it to 24v

No need. Out good buddy will process has already done a tear down tested the low temp to confirmIt works . He gave it a pretty solid review over the other budget batteries in his showdown.

I have a few different chargers. I only really charge every few months or after a big power outage. They hold their charge for a long time

@@ReefDudes Thanks. How long have you been using and charging this battery?

and how many outages have you been through with it. THanks!

@@cephhead This specific one i have only had for a month or two now, some of my other lifepo4s i have had for quite a while now and they have saved the tank with providing critical flow a few times now. I have a bit of a battery backup obsession after seeing some other local reefers lose their tanks from not having flow for multiple days due to fires a year or two back.

Dev mentioned the EcoFlow in the video, and he makes a valid point via a misstatement. He's correct that a larger battery will power pumps longer and that there's an efficiency loss if you're powering your pump via the EcoFlow pure sine wave AC outlets. I've measured that loss at 20-30% depending on your system. That sucks. What Dev didn't share is that you don't need to use the AC outlets. The EcoFlow has a DC outlet, so powering your VorTechs is as easy as the appropriate wire(s). I have them. It works great. Then there's a what's good for the buyer aspect. Speaking as someone who has purchased a 100Ah battery, there's no way I'd pay $350 for the Vatrer. That's double the price of other 100Ah (100Ah*12V=1,200Wh) LiFePO4 batteries on Amazon today. And back to the size point...Dev mentioned the 256Wh version of the EcoFlow River 2 ($119 on Ebay today), but I paid $279 for the 768Wh EcoFlow. That's $0.36/Wh vs the Vatrer's $0.29/Wh, but the EcoFlow has a built-in very fast charger, it offers many more power options than just a battery alone, other batteries or solar can be connected to the EcoFlow to increase capacity, and the EcoFlow has a great app. Want the downside? I wasn't sponsored by EcoFlow, so you need to take that into consideration when making a purchasing decision. That, and I don't know anything about EcoFlow availability north of the border, but here in the lower 48, I know what I'd buy.

I know you love the river 2 and it’s a cool product but it’s not all apples to apples. They are different products for different use cases. The river 2 you keep referencing is a refurbished eBay deal not “new”. It also can’t be used in below freezing temps. May not be an issue where you live but I plan on moving mine to the carport to be charged from solar so it’s a very important feature for that month or two of cooler temp to not damage the battery and allow it to keep doing its thing long term. And yes it’s cheaper but it’s 1/5 the power capacity… so not really a direct comparison. Different solutions for different scenarios :)

@@ReefDudes well said! Very nice explanation this is why we love Devin!

@@telegraham this is why we love infamous telegraham! Well said

​@@ReefDudes I'm sure you know this, but I'm here to correct misinformation (and maybe have a little non-sponsored budget alternative fun). As a correction, I offer that the River 2 Pro, with free shipping, is 2/3 the capacity of the Vatrer you're peddling and the EcoFlow is $31 less. I'm assuming you'd recommend the Noco 10A charger, so with that the River 2 Pro is $130 less than the Vatrer. That's charged 12V battery to charged 12V battery apples to apples. Although I'm more of a fan of budget e-power solutions than I am of EcoFlow, the River 2 deal on Ebay is factory-refurbished and sweet! I've been very clear about that, and I've purchased two of the refurbished units along with one new. Same same and all three have reasonable warranties. $119 for the battery that looks down upon the Ecotech option and $315 for the largest River 2. Both function as legitimate UPS and both, through means of which I know you're aware, can support multi-voltage devices. And you know that I get it...your how is very specific to your use. I could be wrong, but it's safe to say that what you need does not represent the hobby's needs. RVers, which I am, get the need for warming and/or cold temp charging cutoff, but I don't need that in my garage or home when supporting my tank. :)

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Hehe thanks ! Lots of trees. It’s like a mini park :)

Thank you!

Love to hear it! Waiting for one more part so I can re use my return pump then I can start the swap !

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

That’s the one!

@@bayarea_reef it really is!

Nada, still plenty of water flowing through the system

me too, its a nice change up for a unique look

True that

Sorry, sedimentation chamber (not return :D). Super easy using Red Sea sump modification kit.

@@allfather5972 Thanks for the tips!

Very valid points. Can always pull them out later !

That’s a big upgrade! It’s a beautiful tank. I can’t wait to finish getting it installed

I’ll do some experimenting once I get it running. May be a way :)

@@ReefDudes that’s the only thing keeping me from buying one. Hopefully you’ll figure something out or pass the info to Nyos for a 2.0. Thanks 🙏

The Clarisea Rollers definitely fit in the sumps

Smart Reef Smart Roller S fits nicely. Only thing needed is to remove one glass (sedimentation chamber), and cut the main drain. The main drain diameter is the same as the roller intake.

​@@Coralhead_ do you have the Clarisea 3000 in yours?

Nope the Hanna has spacial calibration solution

@@ReefDudes a lot of people in the hobby ive talked to say they use RODI water or distilled

@@jacksonsparrow8865 I have not heard of it but its worth a shot! ill try it next time i calibrate it :)

Sounds like you need more flow In the tank. Turn up the bubbler if your using the same tank as me