Portable Power?

Backup to the Tripp Lite? If you're running batteries, why another backup?

For how long a cook?

As far as the ignitor. If the smoker is already running and it's a true backup, you'll be fine. The problem would be if you lose power and restart, it will kick the ignitor in. If you already have a fire, save the power drain and pull the plug on the ignitor.

What about batteries? They work like a champ. I've had mine for 6 years, no problems. The tripp lite recharges them whenever you plug into commercial power.

By backup I mean if the converter quits or something else goes wrong.

I suppose those could be a backup if needed, I don't see why not... I doubt you'll need that though.... I'd probably spend the money on another inverter you could hook to you batteries as a backup before I'd buy those... BUT if you already have those... why not?

Specs say 8.8AH.... after starting the FEC will pull 0.25--0.5 amps... so you should be able to run several hours on tthe vegabond.

As far as starting... I'd get some fire gel or even hand sanitizer gel... you can use either to re-start or start a fire... then the ignitor isn't an issue. (but you need to unplug the ignitor wire)

Nordy

I use one of these;
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schu...:RecentlyViewedItems

Thanks guys

I already have 2 of the vegabond units I use for photography. They are really small so I will just leave them in the truck when BBQ events roll around for just in case.

I will post pics later of my setup, I just built the box to go on front of my trailer to hold the batteries, jack stands and other misc items.

I use one of these and it runs both the FEC and PG500 when the igniter is on.... Walmart inverter

Anyone with experience using one of these to power an FEC100?

http://www.duracellpower.com/b...s/powerpack-600.aspx

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Originally posted by Chef BNI:
Anyone with experience using one of these to power an FEC100?

http://www.duracellpower.com/b...s/powerpack-600.aspx

I'd ask our electricians about capacity and holding power.

For $169 plus shipping, you'd be better off with a simple Deep Cell Battery and an Inverter.

Don't know that, but I do know batteries. After a "period" of use, you'll end up having to replace it.

Go get a 2000 watt inverter and a deep cycle battery. You will have more watts and it will supply power for a much longer time for less money.

Thank Q !