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heating back up plan

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Craig_8
Craig_8 Member Posts: 33
in THE MAIN WALL
it should be fine

just out of curiosity- is your boiler electronic ignition, or does it have a pilot light? the reason i ask is that a couple weeks ago someone posted on here that they tried to do exactly what you're doing, but the electronic ignition wouldn't work with the inverter.

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  • TConn
    TConn Member Posts: 1
    backup heat plan

    Living in remote area. I have a propane boiler and electric pump and zone valves. I hooked up an electric bypass to a DC to AC inverter run by a deep cycle battery. When power fails (about twice a month, few hours to day and a half) the battery/inverter runs the transformer,pump and zone valves. Is this OK or am I going to damage the system. It has worked so far. The batteries (1 main and 1 spare kept trickle charged) seem to have plenty of duration. I have one wood stove as well and may install a second. The house is a walk out with two upper levels to heat. Any Advice?
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