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Old 09-05-2008, 03:34 PM
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HURRICANE is coming my way !!!! WHAT DO I DO ?!??!?!? they say its going to be a 4!!!!! so what do i do i dont want anything to die and i dont have a generator what about the water temperature ?? !!!
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Old 09-05-2008, 05:15 PM
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Default Re: HURRICANE is coming my way !!!! WHAT DO I DO ?!??!?!?

QUICK HIDE UNDER THE BED!!!

Just kidding bud, had to throw that out there.
With the little time you have I see only a couple fo solutions.

You could go buy a generator. This would probably be the best solution. However, they are quite expensive.

Or you could go get yourself a UPS system for a computer. This would only support essental items mostly likely your heater and maybe circluation pump as well.

Another good Idea is to run down to radio shack and get a 12V converter for your vehicle. This would convert everything into a stand 110, so as long as you have gasoline you can power stuff. I would buy acouple of extra fuses for the converter. If the power goes. Then plug stuff into it in the order of there importance until you blow a fuze. Unplug the last thing and replace the fuse.

Hope this helps and be safe!
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Old 09-05-2008, 06:03 PM
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Default Re: HURRICANE is coming my way !!!! WHAT DO I DO ?!??!?!?

those ups things only lasted one hour with my heater and i got an 80$ one and retunred it so the generaters to expensive (am 16) and the 12 V thing is impossible cause my room is next to a porch so my car cant get real near ?
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Old 09-05-2008, 06:21 PM
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Your car cannot but take the battery out of the car and put it by your window.
You could also go a battery powered pump from the LFS.
If you are worried about the tank getting too cold, wrap it in some blankets.
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Old 09-05-2008, 06:25 PM
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how do you wrap a tank in blankkets !?!?!?
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Old 09-05-2008, 06:48 PM
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Just take some blankets and drape them over the top covering the sides to keep the heat in.
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thank so any other tips
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Old 09-05-2008, 09:14 PM
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Category 4? Id wrap that tank in plywood...then blankets!

Small air pimp in the tank will help.
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Old 09-05-2008, 09:34 PM
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Get extra water ready also. And make sure all the parameters are the same. Ya never know if you will need to do an emergency water change for any reason.
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LOL jim o and i will get more water E baer
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