Need suggestions on power back up during power cut for light and fan

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In our part we have quite frequent power cuts and now specially since rainy season round the corner. I need to decide whether I should go for an inverter. My main requirement is to have three lights and a fan running for not more than 1-2 hours. One of my friend suggested that there is an inverter available for Rs1250 which will give back up for only three CFL Lights. However since I need the lights to be lit up in two separate rooms I think have to invest in wiring etc if I go for this option. The other option would be to go for Emergency Lights branded which cost around Rs 1200 each but it will get expensive if I need 3 of them. The other option is inverter but I'm on tight budget currently so can't spend more than 2k on this. Based on the above requirement can someone suggest what kind of power wattage am I expected? Can I go for any low end inverter? I'm ready to spend more if something is reliable or worth it.

I dont need back up for any other electronic devices like TV etc.

Guys I'm sure there are some people out there who can share their views on this!

get an inverter with single battery.. that would be more than enough.. and a worthy option for u

2K for inverter.. well can't do . Even if you can arrange some inverter, you need battery which will cost way more than your budget. You may buy a second hand honda generator running on Kerosene in this range but that is too on your luck !

ajayritik said:
One of my friend suggested that there is an inverter available for Rs1250 which will give back up for only three CFL Lights.

What about this option? Most of the people out here especially shop keepers use this.