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Post by SOL Owner on Mar 8, 2015 11:27:58 GMT -6
we just had a very short term power outage,in which it only lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes..and i suddenly thought while the power was out..do I have everything needed for short term outages? and the answer is,NO I DONT!! and do i like that?,no i dont..so i started a list of what i do have.in which i'll post once completed.then i'll post what i dont have once i make that list.
now i ask..do YOU have everything needed for short term power outages?
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Post by SOL Owner on Mar 9, 2015 15:32:49 GMT -6
ok here's the list of what i have for a power outage..
butane lighters.
kitchen matches
candles..dont know how many i have..
long steam lighters
4 oil lamps
1 small camping lantern that uses 3 AAA batteries
1 3A flashlight
1 3A headlamp
2 landline phones that operate off of the landline
candles.not only good for light.but for some heat as well
hand crank flashlight/radio
1 rechargeable lantern
1 3A flashlight
1 eton am/fm/weather band radio with solar panel hand crank and power cord.power cord can be used at a electric outlet or usb port
1 portable and rechargeable jump starter.with a usb port and car lighter..it's good for recharging my eton radio,cell phones ,nook color,and rechargeable lantern
2 brooklyen lanterns with 2D battreries in each of them
2 rechargable flashlights.in which 1 is always fully charged up
heres what i need more of..
6 more rechargeable D batteries
back up generator and fuel for it
lamp oil for oil lamps
here's what i need all together
and some place to go if needed
back up generator and fuel for it
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Post by SOL Owner on Aug 25, 2015 9:01:10 GMT -6
well.we have another storm that has moved in.and it looks like a sever one.so that means we'll find out,if im better prepared or not,if the electric should go out..i allready have ice in the freezer.took ice out of fridge and put it back into the freezer,to freeze it solid again.except for 6 AA batteries,all my rechargeable batteries for flashlights are up to date.oil lamps and camping lanterns are charged up..
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Post by SOL Owner on Aug 13, 2016 15:15:03 GMT -6
well.here comes a over due rain storm.in which,we're over due some rain as well.im in the process of getting ready,just in case the electric goes out.we already lost internet service rather briefly once already..
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 16:40:44 GMT -6
Lights out no biggie.
but for lost food, i'm all set on lighting, 370 watts solar to (3) (4D) battery's all my lighting is LED's but no inverter to cook with the microwave. I do have a gas Grill on the back porch---used it a lot. My B.O.V. is just out front= so another bed close by. I have couple cases of water to drink Unless it's winter & I get snowed in-for a week- Had that happen a few times. if I thought it was really gonna be bad---I get out of here in the Van.
Keebler.
update brought out my Heater Buddy & a 20 Lb tank (on card board) in the house, (trailer) gets cold early mornings when it 20 or so outside, electric heat Just cant do it.I do have a wood stove under the house but it goes out 5 am most or the time. so the H.B gives me a quicker warm up before I can get the wood stove going again. Happy Thanksgiving . keeb
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Post by SOL Owner on Nov 17, 2016 8:20:10 GMT -6
yeah.no biggie here as well,when lights go out.we have propane stove and heater.in whch we keep plenty of propane in the propane tank.so we're good to go there.especily during the winter..our last power outage lasted 3 days..and i was good to go,the whole time..
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Post by SOL Owner on Nov 28, 2016 11:28:03 GMT -6
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Post by SOL Owner on Sept 18, 2017 15:50:32 GMT -6
Using a Tent to Keep Warm Indoors This prepping and survival idea comes to us from South Korea, due to an unfortunate situation in that nation. The shutdown of six of their 23 nuclear power plants has brought frequent blackouts and high prices for electricity. To survive during the harsh winter weather, some citizens have hit on the idea of using a tent, indoors, to increase the air temperature around them. The heat from your body and your warm breath increases the air temperature in the tent as much as 15 degrees F above the indoor temperature, according to this report: Would you use an indoor tent to save money on heating costs?. Some enterprising souls have gone so far as to place a tent around their bed. www.prep-blog.com/2013/12/18/using-a-tent-to-keep-warm-indoors/ |
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