If power grid failed....

[churchmouse]

Did I mention you're replacing my HVAC in the spring on 2018? You probably need to know that.

We have the skills.....

 

[JettaKnight]

 

[HubertGummer]

Dang TriggerTime....you've depressed me with that.

 

[churchmouse]

Dang TriggerTime....you've depressed me with that.

But in a true long term infrastructure failure he is pretty much on point. There is so much more to this scenario than most folks want to see.

 

[chocktaw2]

We have 2 of these if needed.
https://www.mypatriotsupply.com/One_Year_Food_Supply_p/zf_1year.htm

 

[HubertGummer]

But in a true long term infrastructure failure he is pretty much on point. There is so much more to this scenario than most folks want to see.

I know he's right, thats whats so depressing. And yes he did mention some things that I never thought of.

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

This thread has me thinking, a lot. Anyone run a portable diesel generator? I’m looking into them over gas

 

[churchmouse]

This thread has me thinking, a lot. Anyone run a portable diesel generator? I’m looking into them over gas

A good friend has one. He keeps some starter fluid next to it. If it sits for a long time he has to use it and especially if it is cold out.

 

[Spear Dane]

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-warns-public-about-attacks-on-energy-industrial-firms/

 

[IndyDave1776]

A good friend has one. He keeps some starter fluid next to it. If it sits for a long time he has to use it and especially if it is cold out.

One thing to remember: Starting fluid will help to overcome excessively cold temperatures or not enough fuel to ignite under compression. It will NOT ignite by itself in the absence of fuel, so make sure your fuel system will hold prime at least well enough to be pumping SOME fuel.

 

[woowoo2]

When I installed my storm shelter I put together this little rack.
3 deep cycle batteries, three stage battery charger,1000 watt inverter, 400 watt inverter, car chargers for the phones,12 volt TV, switched and fused circuits for lights and fans in the building.
It has come in handy during minor outages keeping the beer fridge going.

One of these days I need to add the solar panels, till then a generator will charge it up if needed.

Lessons learned?
Buy quality the first time, pure sine wave inverters, don't bother with modified sine wave no name garbage.

 

[indyjohn]

So, the brown truck brought this today....

Brown truck stopped by again today.

I'm only a couple of batteries and a bit of #4 awg wire from 120V AC stand alone service.

 

[churchmouse]

Brown truck stopped by again today.

I'm only a couple of batteries and a bit of #4 awg wire from 120V AC stand alone service.

Let me know when you are ready. I have a screwdriver and a good set of wire strippers...

 

[shibumiseeker]

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When I installed my storm shelter I put together this little rack.
3 deep cycle batteries, three stage battery charger,1000 watt inverter, 400 watt inverter, car chargers for the phones,12 volt TV, switched and fused circuits for lights and fans in the building.
It has come in handy during minor outages keeping the beer fridge going.

One of these days I need to add the solar panels, till then a generator will charge it up if needed.

Lessons learned?
Buy quality the first time, pure sine wave inverters, don't bother with modified sine wave no name garbage.

Having been off-grid for 30 years now, this is not bad advice in general, but quality MSW inverters are not a bad investement. My original Trace 2012 inverter which I bought in 1989 has been going faithfully that entire time. The Xantrex (formerly Trace) 2kW inverter/charger I bought twelve years ago is also ticking along fine. Both are daily use. Every cheap, no name inverter I have ever bought has died within a year or two of daily use.