do i need to buy anything extra to get power for small appliances during a power outage?
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Yes, you will need a 12 volt rechargeable battery & 12 volt to 120 volt VAC inverter. Works great! we love ours!
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Maybe very small low draw appliances. Check the power draw rating of appliance
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If you mean appliances, as in washer/dryer/refrigerator, then there isn't any battery backup device which will meet your needs. You probably need a generator instead.
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It depends on how much power your small house needs. Can power lights, a refrigerator, a microwave, a well pump, TV and a furnace but maybe not all at once. Will not power an electric range, or AC unless very small AC. Add up the wattages of the devices you want to power and if it is less than 3000 watts, the generator should be able to take it. Days to week depends on how much gas you have. It will take a few gallons of gas a day depending on how much load and how long you use it. If you use extension cords, the unit' circuit breakers will trip if you overload it.
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True of any AC appliance, obviously, no power, no go. I live in a rural area where this is a frequent occurrence, so I have to maintain a landline just in case. Even if I used my generator, the wi-fi ISP I use does not, so in a matter of 4 hours, no phone service
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I run this from the outlet, and it's been exceptionally reliant. There's a back-up battery for emergency power outage.
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Yes, it's the same as the power from the power company. I would suggest using surge protectors as you should already be using.
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In the event of a power outage all you need is a 500VA computer battery backup unit connected to your tankless heater. Keep in mind that the power draw on the unit is only to ignite the flame, it will last for multiple days during a power outage.
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If in a remote area with no power available, then a solar panel and 12v battery can be used for power. Available here from Amazon.
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As long as you have enough power connections... You may have to order the right kind of power cable, or an adapter cable through Amazon (should be less than $10).
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depends on your house :)if 1000W are enough, yes (eg a holiday cottage)but major appliances like washer, stove etc need more, much moreFor a whole house application i would recommend a larger stationary converter with power factor correction
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No there is nothing special required. You can plug it into a standard 120V outlet.
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An outlet, preferable. A simple power strip, fine. A surge suppressor, iffy, especially if it has noise filtration. A UPS, forget it.
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I dont know. I just use what comes in the box and it works fine. I suggest that you do not over complicate your systems. Might want to call a electrician if you have electrical and recharging questions, maybe they can check all your other appliances in your home or business as well.
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You need a power cord. It does not come with one but you can use thre regular powe cord.
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In the USA, Canada and most western countries you don't need to buy a Power Kit but in some countries you do because the network switches and hubs don not have sufficient current to support external devices. Thanks
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Hi Cynthia, A battery pack can be used. If the electric is out for less than an hour, it probably won't matter. DON'T open the lid during that time... What you want to search is "uninterruptible power supply," or UPS