[pairodice]

Thanks for the tips (no they are NOT stupid question) :-)
I didn't think about unplugging the remote - will try that tomorrow morning to see what happens. I'll make sure to do it in the middle of my wife getting dressed lol ...
When the power goes out the inverter doesn't do anything - no beeps or clicks. I don't think it ever worked. I'll look for the cord and plug in the morning also. Adrian