I have a requirement for a small inverter charger, to be basically used as a UPS, for a pump. However I have a few special requirements,so i hoping to get some recommendations. I'm perfectly aware I could buy a UPS locally however they have a terrible reputation for either killing batteries or burning out.
First of all the pump is approx 50w, and needs to run for 24hrs on battery. Ofcourse I would guess startup power is a little over 50w.
The pump is part of a wood burning heating solution, so most likely lay dormant for most of the year, and only be actively used for 4/5 months. However I don't want the batteries to be killed by overcharging from the charger, or left to self discharge over summer.
My electric is about half the cost at night, than it is during the day, so it makes sense to charge for 6hrs at night, and use the battery during the day, even when grid power is on. Which is part of my reason for wanting24hrs battery supply.
Where we are, grid power is readily available and cheap, however isn't the most reliable, 4hr to 12hr power cuts aren't uncommon especially in winter.
Ideally I'm thinking of a charger that properly chargers and floats batteries, I've seen so many that just kill batteries over 1 to 2 years. So My thoughts are a couple of deep cycle lead acid batteries, and an inverter with a proper charger.
Anybody got any recommendations.
First of all the pump is approx 50w, and needs to run for 24hrs on battery. Ofcourse I would guess startup power is a little over 50w.
The pump is part of a wood burning heating solution, so most likely lay dormant for most of the year, and only be actively used for 4/5 months. However I don't want the batteries to be killed by overcharging from the charger, or left to self discharge over summer.
My electric is about half the cost at night, than it is during the day, so it makes sense to charge for 6hrs at night, and use the battery during the day, even when grid power is on. Which is part of my reason for wanting24hrs battery supply.
Where we are, grid power is readily available and cheap, however isn't the most reliable, 4hr to 12hr power cuts aren't uncommon especially in winter.
Ideally I'm thinking of a charger that properly chargers and floats batteries, I've seen so many that just kill batteries over 1 to 2 years. So My thoughts are a couple of deep cycle lead acid batteries, and an inverter with a proper charger.
Anybody got any recommendations.