Will this heater run during a power outage?.
1450533
electrical power outage, YES. End of the world situation and gas lines are shut off.. then no
1551405
Yes, it can be used during power outages as long as the small battery is not dead. The battery lights the gas just like many of the propane grills use. It can use either propane or natural gas. There are two connections on the back of the fireplace and you'd hook up to the correct one depending on what type of full you are going to run it on.
808385
No Sir, it would run at twice it's rated amps and the heater would burn out quickly, if not immediately.
1778313
As others indicate, the heater will run as long as there's fuel available. The Ignition is a Piezo / hammer type spark generator.and does not use the battery at all The battery operates ONLY the fan. In my opinion - you won't need the fan. It works very well without it.
1459382
I have it plugged into standard house wall socket.... so happy to have it during this cold snap! I think whether or not the heater trips the fuses, would depend on the wiring in the house.
2219921
I have operated it for a week or two continuously in a hotel room with no problems, if you were outside I assume you would be running from a generator. If so just turn the power off. The box is well insulated so I doubt you would have a problem
1542534
Depends 1st on what climate you're in, then if you are using heater supplemently or as sole heat source. Either way, unless you use a generator, it's going to use the electricity according to your variables.
107961
Yes, if you have the power on, the fan will run. It is a bit loud, but the dehumidifier does and excellent job.
595889
It runs with electricity for the blower....it will not run in a power outage...and will have to be turned back on after the power comes back on.
1147309
Absolutely. We put this in our cabin as back heat in the event we are not there when a power outage occurs. We have one in our home - it does a wonderful job - be sure to run ceiling fans if you are planning to use it on a regular basis as they can cause house to sweat.
1725274
There is an on/off rheostat dial on the front of the unit. This would be fine if you are running straight power to the heater. I have the heater set at its highest setting and my power comes from a wall thermostat. Hope that makes sense to you.
569459
No this water heater needs to be plugged into an outlet to work, so if the power is out then its useless. If you are looking for one that might work in a power outage try the bosch line. I had an older model bosch that didn't require electricity to operate.
1022912
Hi PeggySue, the heater is controlled by a thermostat. So if the power is off, everything is off. When the power is on, the thermostat in the body of the heater controls when the heating element turns on. So in essence there is no need for a restart.By the way, I had the heat lamps heating my well house prior to the well heater. Now that the well heater is installed, and works so well, I have purchased another well heater to heat my chicken coop.Also, the heater comes wired for 220V. But there are simple instructions to wire it for 120V. I also cut the head off of a cheap 3 head, 6 foot, extension cord and used it for the heater cord.I hope this helps.Joe Hi PeggySue, the heater is controlled by a thermostat. So if the power is off, everything is off. When the power is on, the thermostat in the body of the heater controls when the heating element turns on. So in essence there is no need for a restart.By the way, I had the heat lamps heating my well house prior to the well heater. Now that the well heater is installed, and works so well, I have purchased another well heater to heat my chicken coop.Also, the heater comes wired for 220V. But there are simple instructions to wire it for 120V. I also cut the head off of a... » Read More Hi PeggySue, the heater is controlled by a thermostat. So if the power is off, everything is off. When the power is on, the thermostat in the body of the heater controls when the heating element turns on. So in essence there is no need for a restart.By the way, I had the heat lamps heating my well house prior to the well heater. Now that the well heater is installed, and works so well, I have purchased another well heater to heat my chicken coop.Also, the heater comes wired for 220V. But there are simple instructions to wire it for 120V. I also cut the head off of a cheap 3 head, 6 foot, extension cord and used it for the heater cord.I hope this helps.Joe « Show Less
763274
I have some experience with this. I have a 1000W (low) to 1500W (high) ceramic heater plugged into this unit and have had no issues with it running through two prongs compared to three.
1184639
No, the timer is strictly a Shut Down Timer. Also of concern to some is a Power Outage will cause the haeater to stop working and it will need to be manually restarted. I expect both of these features were designed this way because of safety concerns, for instance a heater starting in a dangerous environment while unattended.
1096027
Yes, mine has been running for a year or two now with several power outages; restarts automatically.
1533238
Oh, and the reason I bought it was FOR when we lose power, which we did, and we had this heater. With a gas stove, gas hot water heater, and this heater, outages are now fun. None of them need household power.