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LPG Fuelled Off Grid StovesOff grid stoves are not created equally. The stoves on this page do not require any electricity but use a pilot light for ignition of the both the stove top and oven. Our stoves do not require a conversion from natural gas, are all prepared for propane. A word of caution if you're shopping for a stove. Many gas stoves at box stores and even propane outlets require electricity. Some use an outrageous amount of power to ignite the oven for each and every cycle. Some gas dryers use this the same ignition method. When a cycle is to start the appliance heats a plate of metal until it is red hot this is called a hot surface ignition system and utilizes a 'glow bar' or 'glow coil'. The gas/air mixture is released and the flame starts another heating cycle. The heat cycle takes about 60 to 90 seconds each time. The way it works is that as power flows through the igniter it heats up and resistance increases. The oven gas valve is on the same circuit, when a specific amount of current is reached the oven valve is opened. A lot of electrical stuff going on for an off-grid application! If you're purchasing your electricity at $0.05/kwh from the seemingly unlimited grid the cost is not high but your battery resource is limited and you will most certainly regret your purchase if your off grid appliance uses this technique to light the oven or dryer or furnace! Electronic Ignition on Pilotless Ranges Do not use hot surface ignition method for the oven... the fully electronic spark system allows both oven and top burners to be lit with a match during power failure. When powered they take a minute amount of power to light a burner or the stovetop elements. Made in USA
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