{"product_id":"vortech-battery-back-up","title":"Vortech Battery Back Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour reef doesn't stop needing flow just because the power does.\u003c\/strong\u003e The EcoTech Marine VorTech Battery Backup is a 12 V DC sealed lead-acid battery pack that keeps a single VorTech propeller pump running through a blackout, buying the hours you need to get to a generator, a neighbour's power point, or the return of mains power – without the tank going still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic changeover\u003c\/strong\u003e – detects a loss of mains power and switches the connected VorTech pump to battery power with no manual intervention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 Ah sealed lead-acid battery\u003c\/strong\u003e – housed in a powder-coated white aluminium case that matches EcoTech's other DC hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-play, no controls to set\u003c\/strong\u003e – there's nothing to program; connect it and it's ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes a trickle charger\u003c\/strong\u003e – keeps the battery topped up and ready between outages, rather than slowly self-discharging in storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo units can be daisy-chained\u003c\/strong\u003e – doubling runtime on a single pump, for keepers who want more than one night's cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBattery type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 Ah, 12 V DC sealed lead-acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHousing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder-coated white aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e228 mm L x 177 mm W x 82.5 mm H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControl type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic, preset – no manual controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatible pumps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcoTech Marine VorTech MP10, MP40 and MP60 propeller pumps (12 V DC models)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePumps per backup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 (2 pumps can share one backup, at reduced runtime – see below)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance – runtime by pump model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuntime depends on how much current the connected pump draws, so it varies by model. EcoTech's own figures, for one Battery Backup running a single pump:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVorTech model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSingle Battery Backup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTwo Battery Backups (daisy-chained)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOne backup running two pumps\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈144 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈36 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈72 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈18 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMP60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈40 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈10 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEcoTech notes actual hours vary with operating conditions and the battery's cycle history – a backup that's been through many discharge cycles will run shorter than a fresh one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for keeping one VorTech MP10, MP40 or MP60 pump running through a mains power outage. Not confirmed suitable for powering a Vectra return pump or a Radion light directly – those need separate compatible booster hardware, so check with EcoTech or your retailer before assuming cross-compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery Backup unit, fused cables, outlet plug and a power supply for charging. No VorTech pump is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to do anything to keep it ready?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it plugged into mains power so the trickle charger can maintain the battery, store it around 21°C (70°F) where practical, and test it monthly by unplugging the wall power briefly to confirm the pump keeps running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the battery wear out?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – capacity diminishes with each discharge cycle, which is normal for sealed lead-acid batteries. A backup that's been through several real outages, or several monthly tests run to full discharge, will deliver less than the hours above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 12 V DC device and isn't exposed to mains voltage at the pump end. Position the connected pump as high in the water column as practical during an outage – it improves oxygen diffusion at the surface while the return pump and skimmer are down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/molykote-lube-6g-3pk\"\u003eMolykote Lube 6g - 3pk\u003c\/a\u003e – for the pump's next wet-side service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by EcoTech Marine's standard warranty terms, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard delivery Australia-wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this run my whole tank through a blackout?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo – it's built to keep one VorTech pump circulating water, not to run heaters, lights or a return pump. Its job is preventing stagnant water and gas exchange loss, not replacing mains power for the whole system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I run two pumps on one backup?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but runtime drops by roughly half compared with running a single pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I extend the runtime?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes – two Battery Backups can be daisy-chained on one pump to roughly double the hours of cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need to be programmed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It's a plug-and-play unit with automatic changeover – there are no settings to configure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EcoTech Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293349462307,"sku":"MPBB","price":404.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/vortech-battery-back-up-46120746418467.webp?v=1790240279","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/vortech-battery-back-up","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}