Emergency battery air pump

Description

A battery air pump provides aeration when mains power is unavailable. It can be part of an aquarium outage plan or used during fish transport. Match the air delivery and accessories to the aquarium rather than treating the pump as a replacement for every powered device. Some rechargeable pumps also operate from an AC adapter and switch to battery power automatically; the hygger HG067 is one example. Check whether the chosen model starts automatically or requires manual operation, and verify its battery charge and airflow before it is needed. Follow the pump’s installation instructions for tubing, air stones and check valves. Keep the pump out of the water and clean the tubing and stones to maintain airflow. Runtime varies with model, charge and output setting, so use the selected pump’s stated conditions when planning backup duration.

Sources

• fluvalaquatics.com — https://fluvalaquatics.com/us/blog/power-outages-and-your-aquarium
• hygger-online.com — https://www.hygger-online.com/product/portable-air-pump-kit/

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