battery back-up

[itworks]

I run a Harman P 68 and was wondering if you would share your experience of having a battery back-up system connected to your pellet stove. How much does it cost? Is it safe to have indoors? How long it will run the stove once power is lost? Do you have a strong recommendation?

Thanks

 

[bostonbaked]

itworks, I was thinking of getting one of these. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200313480_200313480 Cheapo yes, but you could also run a couple of lights or a radio, etc. You would have to put it outside obviously but hey look at the price and check out the reviews everyone seems to think it's great. If only used once in awhile I think it could be a good choice.

 

[itworks]

Thanks for the suggestion. This little bad boy seems to be very highly rated, and less the $200 with shipping & tax, seems to be a logical consideration. I love this site!

 

[woodsman23]

I also have a honda 1000EQ generator just in case, but you a surge protector always

 

[bostonbaked]

Thanks for the suggestion. This little bad boy seems to be very highly rated, and less the $200 with shipping & tax, seems to be a logical consideration. I love this site!

I was thinking the same thing. I usually don't buy cheap stuff but like you said the reviews are impressive. BTW it goes on sale for $129.99 all the time, it was on sale a couple of weeks ago

 

[bostonbaked]

I also have a honda 1000EQ generator just in case, but you a surge protector always

Very good point, I forgot to mention that. My manual says that as well.

 

[itworks]

Hey Rick
I just bought this little bad boy on Amazon for for $119, inclusive of tax & shipping, just got to give it a try at this price. Thanks for the heads up.

Steve(itworks)

 

[bostonbaked]

That's good to know, same exact item too. Last time I shopped at northern I found the same item (a sprinkler pump) For $30 bucks less and free shipping which saved me around another $25 bucks or so. Gotta love that Amazon. I should have thought of looking there. Glad you mentioned it. Good reviews over there too.