{"product_id":"ecotech-vortech-battery-backup","title":"EcoTech VorTech Battery Backup","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E0F7FA; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grab it when you stop by the shop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEcoTech VorTech Battery Backup\u003c\/strong\u003e is cheap insurance for an expensive reef. When the power goes out, it automatically keeps your VorTech pump running so water keeps moving and your tank stays oxygenated, buying you hours of protection while you sort out the outage. For a reef full of corals and fish, that uninterrupted flow can be the difference between a scare and a wipeout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eWhy You Need One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 4px 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic switchover.\u003c\/strong\u003e The moment AC power drops, the backup takes over with no intervention needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeps water moving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintaining circulation during an outage protects oxygen levels and prevents the dead spots that stress livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery-saver mode.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pump throttles down to a gentle, energy-sipping flow so a single charge stretches as far as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRechargeable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It recharges automatically once power is restored, ready for the next outage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin: 4px 0; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; background: #E0F7FA; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eEcoTech Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; background: #E0F7FA; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eUse with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eVorTech MP10, MP40, and MP60 pumps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; background: #E0F7FA; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eAutomatic battery backup for power outages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; background: #E0F7FA; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eMode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard or extended battery-saver flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; background: #E0F7FA; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eBattery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eRechargeable, auto-recharges on AC power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; background: #E0F7FA; padding: 6px 10px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; text-align: left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #B2EBF2; padding: 6px 10px;\"\u003eReef and saltwater aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Battery Backup connects inline between your VorTech pump driver and its power supply and works across the VorTech lineup, including the QuietDrive MP10, MP40, and MP60. Runtime depends on which pump you run and whether you use battery-saver mode, with smaller pumps and reduced flow giving you the longest protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 4px 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vortech-mp40mqd-quietdrive-propeller-pump\"\u003eVorTech MP40 QuietDrive pump\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/equipment\"\u003eAquarium Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003eSaltwater\u003c\/a\u003e collection for pumps, lighting, and reef gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #006064; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pumps does it work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is designed for EcoTech VorTech pumps, including the MP10, MP40, and MP60 (QuietDrive and earlier versions). It connects between the pump driver and the power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will it run my pump?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRuntime varies by pump and mode. Smaller pumps and battery-saver mode stretch a single charge the furthest, giving you hours of continued flow during an outage. Larger pumps at full flow draw the battery down faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it switch on by itself?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The backup engages automatically the instant it detects a loss of AC power, so your tank keeps circulating even if you are not home, and it recharges on its own once power returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does flow matter during a power outage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout circulation, oxygen levels fall and waste builds up in dead spots, which quickly stresses corals and fish. Keeping a pump running maintains gas exchange and protects your livestock until power is back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EcoTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48088389320923,"sku":"300233","price":249.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/300233-Ecotech-VorTech-Powerhead-Battery-Backup-a_1.webp?v=1766820420","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ecotech-vortech-battery-backup","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}