COMPLETE DIY BATTERY BACKUP SOLUTION - FOR A SPS MIXED REEF AQUARIUM

In this video, I will be showing you my newly built reef aquarium lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) auto transfer, battery backup system. It’s been years in the planning, I finally went ahead and built this system and I am looking forward to sharing it with you. We’ll talk about why I decided to build this and go through all of the individual steps in putting together this backup system. At the end, I will install the generator and discuss some of the little details that will allow it to save my behind, when there is a power outage. Here we go. 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Copper DC Cable (Go for this brand, which uses all copper wire, good price for 5’ or 10’ which will be enough for many builds) 10’ Black 2/0 Cable https://amzn.to/3NKDb2P 10’ Red 2/0 Cable https://amzn.to/3HK3eDA 5’ Black 2/0 Cable https://amzn.to/417XFFK 5’ Red 2/0 Cable https://amzn.to/3paWiJl 5’ Red 4 AWG Cable https://amzn.to/41a9v2n 5’ Black 4 AWG Cable https://amzn.to/3M0UefX 12 AWG Wire for DC components https://amzn.to/42urwZY https://amzn.to/44vdNUJ LUGS, Affordable Crimper and Best Stripper Lugs and Shrink Wrap 2/0 AWG https://amzn.to/3HDTris Lugs and Shrink Wrap 4 AWG https://amzn.to/3LZyeBY Purchase this stripper Jokari 10270 https://amzn.to/3pgym7q Good Affordable Crimper https://amzn.to/423O0kS Better Crimper https://amzn.to/3LXLsPz Chins LiFePo4 Battery (I can personally recommend this brand for best value and reliability especially for larger inverter BDS Inrush startup) 50AH (perfect for DC only system, where you want to increase pump only runtime) https://amzn.to/42djwgn 100AH (the one I use in this video) https://amzn.to/3VCvldn https://amzn.to/3LwcBrw 200AH (the one I will be upgrading to for increased capacity) https://amzn.to/3pb8EB1 Inverter (Spend your money on high quality cable, a good battery and the best inverter you can afford. 1000W is okay, but 2000W will cover most any reef tank including heaters) Aims 2000 Watt Inverter with Auto Transfer (this is the one I used in this video, you will need to purchase the panel mount on/off switch separately… see below in hardware list) https://amzn.to/3pgrIOw Another High Quality 2000W Auto Transfer Inverter https://amzn.to/3VQnSb7 Budget 2000W Inverter with Auto Transfer https://amzn.to/3nBkRi3 Battery Meters and Shunts Here is the one I use. Not the best out there, but affordable and good quality. This meter comes with a 200A shunt, which is plenty of capacity. I’d actually replace the shunt it comes with with this one. https://amzn.to/3LBhqjs https://amzn.to/3B02eY0 This meter comes with a 100A Shunt. Good for lower capacity systems. https://amzn.to/3nv8Z15 Best Choice Meter with a 350A Shunt and real time battery status. Highly recommended and the one I will be using on future builds. Also, easier to drill round holes than to cut square one’s. https://amzn.to/419bGmJ If you don’t care about a front panel meter (you can add it later) and want the absolute best, get this bluetooth shunt https://amzn.to/3LBgLyu Fuse Blocks (Basically all the same. Simply pick the capacity you need) The one I used https://amzn.to/3NCCrgd Compact https://amzn.to/3LVX9GD Large https://amzn.to/44wfwJk Hardware Waterproof AC Panel Mount Outlet (output) https://amzn.to/3M0t4G2 Waterproof AC Panel Mount Inlet Socket https://amzn.to/3AUKUns DC Breaker Switch 60Amp https://amzn.to/3HHCVOr https://amzn.to/42qGss5 DC Panel On / Off Switch 300A https://amzn.to/3HG9GLC https://amzn.to/3NJ3p5Q 300 amp Shunt https://amzn.to/3LW1gm3 4 in 1 Charger / switch Socket Panel (the one I use in this video) https://amzn.to/3NI24fz On / Off switch for Aims Inverter https://amzn.to/3VCLCPD Wire Nut Connectors https://amzn.to/3LFPb2W 12 AWG Fork/Spade Electrical Crimp Terminals https://amzn.to/3HIuKBw DC Panel Connectors / For DC Pumps (make sure to size these to your specific wires. I’ve included the first link, if you decide to solder on new ends, to your existing DC wires) https://amzn.to/44zgRiQ https://amzn.to/3AWleGT Download the music in this and many of the other Craft Aquatic videos at craftaquatic.bandcamp.com ] The songs in this video were a collaboration with my Son and can be found under the names “Toebox Volcano” and “Toebox Overworld” All proceeds go straight to his future education. We really appreciate your support.