Running the stove with a generator

[Rochev]

I had this figured out last year, and now I can't see where the option is anymore.

Last winter I tried using my pellet stove with my generator, and it didn't work and made the motors buzz loudly. Found out I need a pure since wave inverter.

I found a device on Amazon that plugged into a generator, and then the stove plugs into that. Perfect. NOW, I don't see that option anywhere at all. All I can find is a standalone inverter that connects to a car battery. I really would rather not buy a car battery just to use it maybe a few times a year, while probably draining it each time.

I'm hoping someone can point me in the direction I was in last year!

 

[bogieb]

Would a UPS clean that up for you?

 

[EbS-P]

What generator do you have?

 

[Washed-Up]

You have to have pure sine wave power going into your stove due to the electronics involved…either a pure sine wave generator or a converter off the generator that you plug your stove into

 

[Rochev]

I'm not sure if a ups device will work, I may have to try it. But my main frustration is that a pure since device that plugs into an outlet seems to be non-existent. They all have leads that connect to a battery, or a cigarette lighter in a car. I can't find the plug in options like I did last season. I have a King and an Englander stove.

 

[Roadstar]

I always have my stove plugged into a surge protector power strip. When my power goes out I plug the power strip directly to my Westinghouse 7500 watt generator. I never had any problem. I have since bought a Champion inverter generator that I use for such emergencies. Inverters have a constant sine wave output, recommended for sensitive electronics. Harbor Freight has a 2000 watt inverter generator for $600. Perhaps more than you want to spend but it’s an option. Here’s another place to search for generators:

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