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| Alternative-Heating-Info.com |
Pellet Stove Backup Power: Battery or Portable Generator?
The answer to this question
hinges on the length of the
"average" power outage where
you live.
If you live in an area where power
outages are infrequent and last
less than 10 or 12 hours, a
battery backup system for your
pellet stove makes the most
sense.
If your average power outage is
measured in days, rather than
hours, you'll need a backup power
source like a portable generator
for more appliances than just the
pellet stove.
hinges on the length of the
"average" power outage where
you live.
If you live in an area where power
outages are infrequent and last
less than 10 or 12 hours, a
battery backup system for your
pellet stove makes the most
sense.
If your average power outage is
measured in days, rather than
hours, you'll need a backup power
source like a portable generator
for more appliances than just the
pellet stove.
These would be your survival appliances like the fridge/freezer, stove top burners, well
pump, a few light bulbs and, most important of all, the large screen TV.
Although a portable generator has the capacity to generate power for many
appliances, a backup battery system can also be sized to provide power to additional
appliances; but not without the risk of draining the battery before the power comes
back on.
The most noticeable difference between a battery backup system and a portable gas
powered generator is the noise.
While a battery backup system provides a silent transition to "off grid" power, a
portable generator will be a noisy reminder to your neighbors that you had the
foresight to plan ahead for the safety and comfort of your family.
pump, a few light bulbs and, most important of all, the large screen TV.
Although a portable generator has the capacity to generate power for many
appliances, a backup battery system can also be sized to provide power to additional
appliances; but not without the risk of draining the battery before the power comes
back on.
The most noticeable difference between a battery backup system and a portable gas
powered generator is the noise.
While a battery backup system provides a silent transition to "off grid" power, a
portable generator will be a noisy reminder to your neighbors that you had the
foresight to plan ahead for the safety and comfort of your family.