Extension cord for emergencies

[frankie]

First time pellet burner here. In the event of a power failure is it ok to use an extension cord or is there a risk of damaging the motor or anything in the stove using a cord? I would only need a 6 foot cord as that particular outlet I would use is hooked up to the transfer switch.which would be powered by a generator.

Thanks.

 

[imacman]

As long as the cord is heavy enough so there is not a voltage drop, you should be fine.

 

[Former Farmer]

Pellet stoves don't consume that much electricity. Use a short 16awg or larger cord and you won't have to worry about voltage drop. I would be more concerned with the "dirty" power from most generators. There are quite a few threads with info on using generators with pellet stoves. Using a good surge protector will help.

 

[imacman]

...... I would be more concerned with the "dirty" power from most generators. There are quite a few threads with info on using generators with pellet stoves. Using a good surge protector will help.

Surge from a generator isn't as important as sine wave type. A good power conditioner can smooth them out, although most people don't have many issues on generator power.

 

[TheMightyMoe]

Agree with above, you need clean power per most pellet manufacturers. Which can be made from a conditioner, pure sine inverter, or a UPS.

If you are counting on this stove to protect your assets, I would suggest running a UPS, and power that with generator. All problems solved, and you get extra time to figure it all out / get home.