Episode 8 – Blackout Kits and Preparedness
Wow, I went long on this one and still missed a few good points.
In this episode we discuss more in depth preparedness for power outages and preparedness including making a power outage “grab bag”. You will see after the flip I have about 6 million links to lots more information. But first a few points I either forgot or didn’t highlight well enough.
- Have something to keep you occupied that doesn’t require power, board games, cards, roulette wheel, etc.
- If you buy a generator try to run it at 50% “normal” load or less, this is the best for it’s efficiency.
- Cellular internet cards or Cell Phone tethering may be useful in longer term emergencies.
- And as usual I didn’t give you a recipe for your kit, this is for you to decide on your own.
I want your comments and whatnot so After the flippy-ma-do listen to the show, look at some links, and comment away!
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Links and Whatnot.
Ok now product links, yes I make a tiny commission if you buy from these but that’s the way the world works. You may find better deals elsewhere and that is fine, I will feed my children porridge. Just kidding, don’t feel too obligated to buy this stuff.
- Basic 1.2 KW generator – ETQ TG1200 1,200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator
- Big Generator, I have either this or a very similar model, LOVE IT! – Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 8,550 Watt 10 HP OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator #030241
- Nice 400w inverter Cobra CPI 480 400-Watt 12-Volt DC to 120-Volt AC Power Inverter with 5-Volt USB Output
- Smaller 200W inverter Wagan EL2402 SmartAC 200W Power Inverter with USB Port
- Head Lamp, these are so personal as far as likes and fit, so go try several. Streamlight 61052 Septor LED Headlamp with Strap, Yellow
- Super Cheap yet Effective LED Flashlight Super-Bright 9 LED Heavy-Duty Compact Aluminum Flashlight – Jet Black
- I have these everywhere in my house, they are like helpful cockroaches. They go anywhere and you can’t kill them. MAGLITE M2A016 AA Mini Flashlight, Black
- Really Big Cockroach… the gold standard. MADE IN USA, the whole thing, for real. MAGLITE S2D016 Heavy-Duty 2-D Cell Flashlight, Black
- Big honking LED lantern that lasts something like 70+ hours on 3 D cell batteries. Get 2. Rayovac SE3DLN Sportsman Extreme 300-Lumen 3D-Battery LED Lantern
- Little lanterns that you can crank if needed… Nice. Viatek Hybrid Mini Lanterns, Set of 3
- Power Failure Light Sylvania 3 in 1 LED Light, Nightlight, Rechargeable Flashlight, Power Failure Back-up Light
- Another Power Failure Light AmerTac 71134CC Slim Power Failure Lite
- Small but powerful window A/C Unit, this should be able to run off a mini generator. Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner
- Oil Filled Radiator, this is a smaller one but should be able to run it off a mini generator. DeLonghi TRN0812T Portable Oil-Filled Radiator with Programmable Timer
- Bigger Oil Filled Radiator, similar to the one we have. Comfort Zone CZ7007 Deluxe 7 Fin Oil Filled Radiant Heater
- Itty Bitty TV Axion AXN-8701 7-Inch Widescreen Handheld LCD TV with Built-In Tuner, Black
great post thanks
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