I'm seriously looking at pellet stoves. When I built my house I incorporated a chase with 3" double walled vent pipe thru the roof. The original thought was to go with a unit that was then available that provided battery backup. I can't recall the name of it, but it was marketed at QF&F. Needless to say, I lost the information and have gone on the net looking at stoves but none offer battery backup.
So I appeal to the vast brain trust at CBN. Does any one have experience with pellet stoves? Are there any available with battery backup? Any recommendations on which are the better units?
I'm basically using it as supplemental heat during the winter months and as a source of ready heat on those chilly nights in the spring and fall when the boiler is shut down. The battery backup is attractive for power outages as the only other source of heat I have that doesn't require power is our gas range.
I'm currently looking at the Englander offered at Home Depot. I have 1800 sq foot of heated area.
Any and all input would be greatly appreciated.