Back-up generator for P68.

[TJS]

Recently purchased a P68 (replaced a TL300 and Magnafire III)--looking to get something to power the stove when/if the power is out. Any ideas on the Harman battery backup device, or recommendations to crank up the stove if power is out...

 

[lessoil]

Congrats on the new stove!
At the minimum, you need to have "True Sine Wave" output to your stove. (Inverters or generators)
I tried a cheap 12v to 115v inverter which was not a Pure Sine Wave. AC motors did not like it.
There are a lot of posts covering this subject. Do a search.

Here is a link to a Pure Sine Wave Converter. There are many out there. Should be some posts from
Folks who have them. I imagine there are some brands to stay away from. This is an example....

http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-11240-Inverter-Remote-Control/dp/B000WGNNUQ
We do not have a backup.....yet

Good luck and enjoy the stove!

 

[TimfromMA]

I have an APC with a pair of 90aH marine batteries wired in which gives me about 8 hours of runtime in a power failure. I also have a portable generator for longer outages.

 

[lessoil]

I have an APC with a pair of 90aH marine batteries wired in which gives me about 8 hours of runtime in a power failure. I also have a portable generator for longer outages.

Which APC model do you have? Pure Sine Wave?

Thanks!

 

[stmar]

I have alternative energy; solar array, battery bank, inverter and grid, plus a generator. If I was just starting out I would just get a good dependable generator. My choice is Honda, I bought the EU2000. It is an inverter generator so control boards and computers work, it is economical and portable. If I went with just a generator I would probably go a little larger. I am sure there are other good brands/models out there, just get a good one so that it will be ready when you need it.