Hello from North Carolina USA ! A couple of years ago, I purchased 1000 glowsticks online for 60.00. These glow from 8 to 20 hours. Place a couple in full, clear plastic water bottles or glass jars containing water. The water seems to amplify the light and provides the ability to move this small source of light. In a completely dark room, you will be surprised to see how much visibility it provides. Place the glowsticks over doorways, along sidewalks and paths outside for safer walking after dark. Use some type of cord to wear around the neck. You can attach to pet collars to be able to see them after dark outside. The following year, on Christmas eve, we stuck them all over our Christmas tree ... beautiful !
@elaineyoung9672
Жыл бұрын
Filla 5 litre bottle with water and strap on a battery operated headlamp facing inwards. This glows and creates a large light source for a room.
@patriciatwomey9850
Жыл бұрын
Great idea thank you
@holyspud8589
Жыл бұрын
If you have a like those rectangle torches with handles (forgot the name of them) could that work too?
@MalteseMafia
Жыл бұрын
Great video. Just put my small power bank on charge. I have a jump starter pack for the car which can be used also, that would last a long time. I have started stocking up on tinned food, candles, matches, building in redundancy and resilience. We have to rely on ourselves not others. Great channel, no bull, no fluff.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lisabates0810
Жыл бұрын
Beeswax candles are the best , no drips , no toxins and burn time is much longer than the usual cheap candles available, worth spending more on.
@nancyhjort5348
Жыл бұрын
Those options were simple, affordable, and appropriate for grid down. Just what I needed; practical approach so that I save some savings income in my account while prepping for emergencies. Thank you for not selling something and spreading panic.
@Rainesif
Жыл бұрын
I highly suggest getting some battery operated fairy lights. They will run off of spent batteries that will no longer run other devices.
@JonTanOsb
Жыл бұрын
I have a couple of small LED flashlights that happily run off batteries that used to run my TV remote control or my cordless mouse.
@sarahstrong7174
Жыл бұрын
Also fairy lights can be strung around your shoulders giving enough light to see where things are etc as you move around. I keep a bag of tea-lights, & if I have no heating, I light a tea light in the kitchen sink & another in the bath, to prevent pipes from freezing on cold nights. Just make absolutely certain there is nothing flammable anywhere near that might blow/fall close to them etc & supervise children, pets & the infirm. If it is really cold, you might need two. In a small place like mine having tea-lights in the sink & bath provides enough light to find my way around the house too, if I leave the kitchen & bathroom doors open. You may need to be a bit more careful & stand tea-lights in a holder on top of a ceramic saucer if your sink/bath are made of plastic.
@angelinasouren
Жыл бұрын
@@sarahstrong7174 You can even heat tinned food on 3 or 4 tea candles, or heat water. Put the candles in an oven dish or the like that is high enough and take the metal rack out of the oven and put it on top of the dish or pot in which you have placed the tea candles.
@sarahstrong7174
Жыл бұрын
@@angelinasouren Thankyou for the tip.
@angelinasouren
Жыл бұрын
@@sarahstrong7174 Modeled after what I know as a "theelichtje" or "réchaud", but those often can't have more candles (because of their design) and that means it takes a lot longer to heat anything (and a lot of the heat likely goes sideways in some of the designs). Plus, using an oven dish keeps the candles contained, which is safer than an open réchaud, and the ovenware is heat-proof anyway. I tried this with a see-through "arcopal"-type pot that I use in the microwave. (I have been using similar pots/bowls since my teenage years. Theelichtjes too. In secondary school, I was fond of vanilla-flavored etc tea from a store called Xenos and I would take a pot of tea to my room and enjoy the tea while studying. Kept doing that for a long time, also after I left home. Am in my 60-s now.) Anyway, it works amazingly well! So you can make hot chocolate and instant coffee or heat the contents of a tin without power or gas.
@KLeVoyBarnes
Жыл бұрын
BETTER THAN HOT WATER IS RICE BAGES YOU WOULD WARME THE RICE BAG UP ON TOP OF YOUR POT THE BEST THING ABOUT RICE BAGS IS THAT IT WILL NOT GO BELOW YOUR BODY TEMPATURE - BUT WATER BOTTLE WILL. RICE BAG CAN BASICALLY STAY WARM ALL NIGHT AND GREAT FOR WARMING UP YOUR NECK !!
@yellowbird5411
Жыл бұрын
I like that idea better than hot water bottles, but both have their uses. I imagine KZitem would have videos on rice bags and how to make them. It occurs to me that regular dirt, sand or clay cat litter would heat well too. I know I have mostly sand where I live, and one night right after the sun went down I was digging a hole to put a plant in it, and the dirt several inches down was almost too hot to touch comfortably. I was shocked. It was hotter than the surface dirt by far. This was in the middle of summer. I think that heating some sand in a bucket over a fire, and then filling a pillow case of maybe three thicknesses to prevent dust leak would work well.
@freespiritfx3587
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I love how everyone is coming together in the comments helping one and other and providing other ideas and tips. God Bless you all 🙏✌️
@Sally4th_
Жыл бұрын
For the freezer, if you've got any of those camping freezer blocks keep as many as you have space for in the top drawer. If the power goes off they'll help keep it cold a bit longer.
@ripsaw570
Жыл бұрын
You can use bottles of frozen water instead of those freezer blocks, I use them in my cool box
@jfilm7466
Жыл бұрын
We bought loads of those including the strip versions
@jfilm7466
Жыл бұрын
We get down to -35c here, we can put stuff outside.
@tinagoodman7256
Жыл бұрын
@@ripsaw570 me, too, and I have a bottle of potable cold water to drink!
@Edsbar
Жыл бұрын
@@jfilm7466 at -35c your problem is most certainly keeping warm.
@phabebarcelona863
Жыл бұрын
Well done. Narrated in a Calm cool n collective. No faff straight up
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@stuartmccloud307
Жыл бұрын
Wow, you just re ignited my brain when you mentioned hot water bottles. My 70's bedtime childhood in the North East of England was dominated by Hot water bottles, not candle heaters. That has to be the way forwards (Backwards?). But it just works best eh?
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Yep, conductive heat is wonderfully effective.
@claraht.6999
Жыл бұрын
AEC
@stuartmccloud307
Жыл бұрын
@@claraht.6999 ?
@susanyates4233
Жыл бұрын
I use a hot water bottle and a blanket! I also have an open fire in my living room, and have turned my thermostat down. During the electricity strikes in the 1970's, I had storage heaters, which were wonderful during the day time. Candles sold out in my town, and the butchers made candles from vegetable fat. Thank you for a fascinating and practical video.
@colinvanful
Жыл бұрын
you don't even need to buy hot water bottles , just use old pop bottles [ yup the plastic ones ] they stay warmer even longer 😀
@BobMonty99
Жыл бұрын
Put a fleece blanket on your bed to sleep on it really helps . Daytime if you put a hot water bottle in a sleeping bag at the bottom and sit with it it helps . Hand warmers rechargeable are also great to put in your pocket while you’re in the home if it’s cold especially for the elderly
@bill-2018
Жыл бұрын
I don't need an inverter because I don't have a fridge now for about 20 years since my last one leaked. I go shopping twice a week and no food is wasted. Rabbit bought yesterday so rabbit stew today, only bones left. Walk to the shops, a little over a mile and walk back with my rucksack. It keeps me fit.
@tracierondeau
Жыл бұрын
til stores are empty
@bill-2018
Жыл бұрын
@@tracierondeau Home refrigerators run out too.
@pheart2381
Жыл бұрын
I havnt used a fridge for 6 years,but I do have a small freezer. I freeze ice blocks and put them in my well insulated,homemade icebox. Couldnt get used to warm cheese!
@DJ-uk5mm
Жыл бұрын
Great idea usb power bank linked to led fairy lights
@basketballfan5763
Жыл бұрын
Yip I like the fairy lites also as I have nerve damage in1eye and u can get nice cheap fairy lites with soft glow from plastic ball around them dimming the harsh glow of the old type that blind me on xmas trees...tho I love them...they can set off a migraine
@faustinem9071
Жыл бұрын
Other suggestions: - handcrank solar powered hand radios (they also work as emergency power banks) - mini solar panels - usb charged and/or solar powdered lightbulbs I’d suggest keeping tea light candles for cooking or heating water.
@vickymc9695
Жыл бұрын
Yer I've got a candle powered teapot. Takes about 40mins, but you get decent amount of hot water. Got some zip seal foil bags that I can put a tin of soup in, then shove into the teapot to heat up as the water boils.
@yellowbird5411
Жыл бұрын
@@vickymc9695 Increase the number of candles you use. 6 or 7 is better. Also, in an electric stove, the burner coil sits in a recess. Remove the burner, and used candles in the hole. Place your pot over the hole. The flames will be right under the pot.
@angelinasouren
Жыл бұрын
@@yellowbird5411 Or take an oven dish, place the candles in the dish, put the oven grate/grid/tray/whateveritscalled on top of it so that you can place a pot or plate or bowl on top of it.
@jimmyhackers8980
Жыл бұрын
20 quid tin of black masonry paint, paint you east and west walls black.....free solar heating
@susanashton1290
Жыл бұрын
Definitely keep lots of LED fairy lights as l use them in the house as well as my campervan ( creates a lovely atmosphere too) No leisure battery for lighting needed in the van as fairy lights completely brighten up the small space in the cabin and use very little battery power.. In the house, l have a few battery operated sensor lights ( from Lidl) so don't switch on lights at night to walk from room to room, just have my sensor lights dotted around so no stumbling in the dark. I have one in the loo too..
@Edsbar
Жыл бұрын
I've not read through all the comments so I apologise if it has been said but for entertainment something as simple as a pack of playing cards or a board game will provide so much fun when your electricity guzzling devices aren't available.
@tanyaframe3201
Жыл бұрын
Really useful tips. We have oil lamps , usb rechargeable lamps, candles , hand crank and battery torches,and battery powered fairy lights and 2 plug in battery chargers. We also have a portable 100w solar panel and two solar /usb battery packs.
@derickfrancis5201
Жыл бұрын
No do not use candles in the bedroom and go to sleep. I stupidly put a candle on top of the TV in a saucer and fell asleep. I didn't mean to sleep so I guess that's what saved me as I woke up to find my TV on fire. Yes I know it was my fault and will never do it again. Thanks for the video it's great really useful and practical information. Guidance and protection.
@eltel1952
Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel. Great ideas at little cost, sound advice. I wish you success and look forward to future content.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@1sweffling
Жыл бұрын
That has been really useful for me, many thanks. My husband is frail and has dementia and I was worried about candles. Never thought of fairy lights, so have bought those and the power packs and the stove and gas canisters. Feel much happier and more prepared now:)
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@hvdb4492
Жыл бұрын
What stove did you go with
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
@@hvdb4492 I'm installing an aga oven, converted to run on a rocket core.
@hartvenessa
Жыл бұрын
What are fairy lights?
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
@@hartvenessa strings of lights, like people put on Christmas trees.
@DL-dv4jk
Жыл бұрын
USB powered head lamps… very cool! Thank you for all the great suggestions.
@justsoph7899
Жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you! Like your style of delivery.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@markhughes7927
Жыл бұрын
The fact that for a long while now it has no longer been possible to buy Butane and Propane fills/refills unless you already possess an empty gas bottle suggests to me that this shortage has been equally long in the planning - rather like the bug that harms few and the cure that harms many!
@pheart2381
Жыл бұрын
Solar power banks drain quickly if you use the lights that come with them. A little usb light plugged in the front lasts ages and still gives a good light. Cheap on ebay,and you can move the powerbank about because there are no light cables attached.
@gabeangel8104
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info on the inverter. My partner and I are both electric wheelchair users so we need to be able to charge wheelchairs, and also need to be able to run medical equipment like a nebuliser etc. We have been so worried about what to do about these things if we loose power. We have other disability equipment like electric powered beds that I still don't have a solution to as we can't sit up or change position without them having an electric supply, and we have to use things like a ring doorbell to answer the door when carers aren't here too. We even have an adapted toilet that won't function without power! I know that there are other disabled people even more effected than us and I think it's awful that there isn't some kind of safety net put in place for people in this position.
@jno5
Жыл бұрын
You need to look at something like an EcoFlow,they aren’t cheap but do have different sizes so have a range of prices…..don’t think they would charge your chairs but the rest depending on the model should be ok.
@66squeaky
Жыл бұрын
Notify your supplier or local power supplier (County) they will put you on the register for needing extra help. They will notify in advance of power cuts and may provide an emergency generator etc
@fiona3092
Жыл бұрын
I agree ,always let energy provider know your disability they have resources for this to help
@boroughgal4146
Жыл бұрын
I really feel for people in your predicament. Criminal what the ‘powers that be’ are doing which is causing such concern.
@steve3231
Жыл бұрын
check with your power supplier you should be on a priority list with them.
@paulcowell7588
Жыл бұрын
Excellent...just to provoke a bit of survival thinking is well worth doing on it's own.. too many have become soft and spoiled. Let's not forget some people do live in dark extremely cold places perfectly well only because they know what's required.
@bill-2018
Жыл бұрын
I bought a wind up torch many years ago for camping, no batteries needed so I can move around the house. I have replaced the internal battery once. I'm thinking of LED bulbs because i already have a 30 Watt solar panel and two 12V 12 AH batteries for running my amateur radio gear, say 10 mA per bulb and a few in series won't drain the battery, just give a nice glow to the room and I can still do radio or play my piano. I have no t.v. to stagnate in front of, got rid of that 22 years ago.
@AIAnimations101
Жыл бұрын
That's the bonus with being visually impaired. I don't rely on light so much. My hands can do the job twice as well.
@jaywalker3087
Жыл бұрын
I have a couple of the old type stone (china) water bottles from antique shops. They stay warm for hours (all night). Pre heat with hot ( Not Boiling) water, then fill with hot water. I've used one camping in the snow.
@Arizona_Skin_Walker
Жыл бұрын
I have my small class b rv, if something goes wrong and I loose power, water, or I have to evacuate, I got my motorhome. I already have 20 gallons of bottled water bottles, and I have 55 gallons of rain water for cleaning and washing. Food, solar generator, solar panels, I can shower, cook and sleep in my motorhome.
@britishbluecatsonwheels
Жыл бұрын
Me too……mine has solar panel to charge the leisure battery, so can run the lights in there too.
@Arizona_Skin_Walker
Жыл бұрын
@@britishbluecatsonwheels Nice. I live in Arizona so we get sunlight almost all year long. Even on rainy days my solar panels charge the batteries.
@pixie706
Жыл бұрын
A couple of the cheap garden solar lights will charge up even in a bright window and cost nothing to run. They charge even if switched off and hold charge until needed
@dorcassinclair
Жыл бұрын
I came back to this video because after watching it, I purchased a "Cat warming heat pad" for my Aunty. I looked at the reptile heaters and then looked at the "people foot heaters" (these did not tell me what power they used) and then the cat ones. The one I purchased came in a fleece cover and used only 5 W of power which is next to nothing. My Aunty told me she is delighted with it and when her feet are getting too warm she puts it on her back! Thank you for the great idea, my Aunty was very worried about the amount of power she was using and this has helped a lot.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
I love them, the power consumption is beautifully low.
@DadBodDrumming
Жыл бұрын
I have 12v inverter for my car that plugs into a cigarette ligher/aux port. The inverter converts the power to A/C that is useable by all devices. It looks like a power strip and has multiple outlets and 2 usb ports to charge multiple items simultaneously. So if the power goes out and I need to charge a battery pack or other device, I can start my car and refill them. Bonus if its cold outside I can sit in the car and get warm for a bit.
@missdevine1860
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, full of great tips to help in emergency situations, thank you, enjoyed watching 😊
@easyq12345
Жыл бұрын
Got myself ready over last 4 weeks I not one think it won’t happen cos it may just happen don’t get left in dark my advices to who reads this as you no panic buying will set in if green lights given to cut power
@patdbean
Жыл бұрын
I have a windup radio, with built in torch and usb port. If your phone is flat 4 or 5 minutes cranking will get enough power in to it to send a few texts or make a "short" call.
@OnceTheyNamedMeiWasnt
Жыл бұрын
I only listen to people who are Welsh or who look absolutely nails. You are both. Thank you.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@maureenbrown6610
Жыл бұрын
I made sure my elderly father had battery operated lights as they were much safer than candles.
@samanthahardy9903
Жыл бұрын
My mum found some battery powered lanterns that my dad had bought before he passed away last year and they still work. I worry about my mum falling down the stairs if the lights go out, so I'm getting some stick on battery powered lights for her to use as well just in case the lights go out when she's halfway up or down the stairs.
@reneebrown2968
Жыл бұрын
I have tons of quilts and blankets for warmth. I have dozens of candles and a few flashlights for lighting and plenty of wood and charcoal for cooking outside. Luckily I live near the coast of the gulf of Mexico in the USA, so we only get snow flurries every 20 years or so. My house is all electric but I stay prepared for anything weather related.
@yellowbird5411
Жыл бұрын
The Dollar Tree carries a heavy, glass "beer stein", clear glass. I have bought several and placed candles in the bottom. They work well because the cat doesn't knock it off like it would a lightweight mantle or globe. These steins are very thick glass and they have big handles, which are great for carrying it from room to room. The candle is also in the bottom, about 6" from the top to where if a child's hand or cat's tail got in the way, it wouldn't get burned nearly as easily. I have used them, and love them. They are nearly impossible to knock over. I keep a "tankard" with a candle and small box of matches in various rooms if a storm is coming. But I also have good LED flashlights, and they are much more convenient than candles. One flashlight lasted me 5 plus days after I lost electric due to a hurricane. I put it on the counter, facing the ceiling, and the white ceiling lit up the entire room. For whatever reason, from the outside of my house, the light shone light green, and looked like aliens had landed. My walls are white too. But a flashlight plus a candle in a heavy stein gives you some options. I love candles, and I love flashlights. I could easily become a hoarder of flashlights, just because they are so wonderful. LED's are so much brighter than the old fashioned flashlights.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Put your hand near a chrome motorbike exhaust after a long ride and tell me you can't feel that heat.
@bondee5865
Жыл бұрын
I noted your idea and will buy some glass beer steins on my next trip to the Dollar+ Store
@bondee5865
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynn Proctor, I'll pass this info on
@terryjones9987
Жыл бұрын
Three tealights will heat enough water for a hot water bottle within about 45 mins. And that battered cooker that you showed has an excellent black pot stand which can be used with three tea lights
@jayjay-xk1zn
Жыл бұрын
Tea lights are good you can boil water use a pan with lid and fry eggs waffles make toast. 8 hr candles blow them out and they should last a while
@8arcasticallyYours
Жыл бұрын
Very useful information. I do remember the 70s and always have candles and matches in a cupboard, sometimes they're used even just for decorative use 😉. Hot water bottles are in constant use in wintertime for my feet, day and night. The only things suggested that I don't have is the camping stove and the inverter, but I have a gas hob and have also built an outdoor rocket stove out of old storage heater bricks that someone was getting rid of. That could heat food or drinks in an emergency.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Rocket stoves are fantastic. We have a rocket mass heater too.
@bondee5865
Жыл бұрын
You are well equipped for power outages👍🏼
@sharinwilliamson4597
Жыл бұрын
@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture rocket mass heater
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
@@sharinwilliamson4597 Yes, that's right.
@phabebarcelona863
Жыл бұрын
Nice one. Cheers!! Thanx for your time to share
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@hanwellfoxfoxy5008
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the good old fashioned wind up alarm clock, my one is over 50 years old and still going strong , unfortunately the glow in the dark tritium paint is a shadow of it's former luminous glory, but the WW2 German dynamo torch made by Philips in Holland still works ok to illuminate the dial during the night if I want to know the time and I have enough spare bulbs to last me out
@A1DJPaul
Жыл бұрын
Another good light source is Solar Charged garden lights, only a couple of £ each. Low voltage, No naked flames, no heat generated. And solar powered torches. Buy from camping shops, garden centers, or Bargain shops.
@clovermark39
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I’ve been using. Just put the mini solar panel in a window and it keeps it working well.
@A1DJPaul
Жыл бұрын
@@clovermark39Thanks. Yes Simple Cheap solar Garden lights & Torches are Excellent. I Have a 4" solar panel on my window ledge, charging 3 bright solar lamps. one by one i charge them. they cost about a £ Fiver each. (or less ) from one of the Cheap National Discount stores. Any form of Light is ESSENTIAL in a Black out ( Power Cut ) The Safest & Easiest over night heat is the HOT WATER BOTTLE. Burn wood, Gas, electric to heat water, Fill a Hot Water Bottle/s. Place them in your bed & you will be warm. Watch TV with a Bed Quilt over you to keep warm. / Or wear Outdoor clothing etc. Buy Candles & torch Batteries & Any Means of Flame & Fire. ( only use Fire OUTDOORS for safety reasons ) Every Week spend £1.00 on Lighters, Matches, Instant Fire Logs etc. & Long Life Dried Food etc.
@A1DJPaul
Жыл бұрын
@@clovermark39 Cheap Food, Fresh Fruit & Veg , Potatoes, Rice & Pasta. One Egg, one apple, & one Banana a day will keep anyone alive for many days / weeks . With fresh water & any other food available.
@lat1419
Жыл бұрын
@@A1DJPaul food is most important to maintain body heat. Warm food even better.
@A1DJPaul
Жыл бұрын
@@lat1419 I Agree, Any Good food is Essential in Cold Weather, or Bug Out Situation. To Survive You Need Water, 1 Egg, 1 Apple & 1 Banana per day. anything else you eat is a Bonus. & Yes try to keep warm at ALL Times. Here in the UK Essential food Costs Pennies to Survive. In the UK 1 person can eat very well for about £4.00 Per Day. 2 Persons can Eat well for about £6.00 a Day.
@mallyredfearn6834
Жыл бұрын
The gas stove you showed, now then, there's a danger with these. If you're using a large pan, there's a danger due to the heat reflecting from the bottom of the pan to the gas canister. This particularly applies indoors as there's no breeze to help cool it. There have been explosions due to this.
@fianorian
Жыл бұрын
Very useful and sensible information. It's interesting that I had already come up with most of those ideas, which makes me feel much better about facing this winter. Now I just need to get that power bank.
@mikecollett7183
Жыл бұрын
hey man. havent commented before and sorry for that, i like where you are coming from. keep it up :-)
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Glad you're enjoying the videos.
@davewiltshire6237
Жыл бұрын
Really good video, Thankyou
@jaywalker3087
Жыл бұрын
Shop keeper's will put the price of candles up soon. Get them now.
@samanthahardy9903
Жыл бұрын
It is possible to make emergency candles using lard and string.
@Nilsosmar
Жыл бұрын
Nice video... lots of good ideas. Here's my tip for staying warm and toasty for a couple of days when the power is out: 1) Buy a portable power station (a rechargeable lithium "generator"). The one I'm currently using holds about 250 watt hours. It cost around $250. 2) Buy a low-watt heating pad or electric blanket. The one I have is 50 watts, but only draws 20 watts on low. It cost $22 on Amazon. 3) Turn on the power station, plug in the heating pad or blanket and wrap it around you, and kick back and enjoy the heat. As I'm typing this, I'm sitting on my couch; a cheap little heating pad is on my lap with a blanket on top of it. The house is 55 degrees, but I'm so toasty I had to turn off the heating pad for a few minutes. (Of course this goes along with wearing warm socks.) Running the heating pad on low, if it was the only thing plugged into the power station, would give me over 20 hours of heat (heating myself, not the house). (I have three portable power stations; another one is currently running my lamp. (The lamp has two LED lights, so will run for a couple of days off of my second lithium battery.) If one of the lithium batteries run out of power, I'll run my car for a while, and recharge the battery (similar to what you suggested) using an inverter.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a really practical system there!
@sappir26
Жыл бұрын
Would be helpful to get a solar powered generator to keep all the smaller gadgets fully charged. The problem with the candles is, unless they are made from.100% organic bees wax, they can send off harmful chemicals in the air. One might be better off burning used oil. Just make sure there is proper ventilation. Faster way of heating up your water for the hot water bottle which is a favorite of mine 👍 also, downfilled sleeping bags and coats help. They're light weight yet very warm, so you can move around more easily. And,,,I use that small gas stove on a daily basis. It works great for me and not much of an expense for the gas either. Depends how many people you're cooking for. Don't need a freezer if it's cold enough outside, just put your food inside a metal tote and stick it outside, there you go 😄
@peterstratton4075
Жыл бұрын
I've seen a lot of shtf stuff, this is by far the most sensible! Can't fault anything You say, Brilliant 👌
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@peterstratton4075
Жыл бұрын
@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture I've got a good Idea! And You have explained it in the best way I6 ever seen! It's not hard, but putting it across is difficult, You did that well 👏
@jr5389
Жыл бұрын
I Lived in a caravan on a Scottish island 🏝 for 5 years with no mains Electricity ⚡️ 😂 I had sky tv hot h20 …🤔 BUT The Best was when there was a power CUT a on the island 🏝 During the WORLD ⚽️ CUP 😩….It was a GREAT GAME 🎉😂😂😂😂😂
@pigstonwidget
Жыл бұрын
Just found you! Really useful. Will check back through all your previous vids. Thank you!
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@davidyummus6259
Жыл бұрын
My favorite lighting for blackouts is a $5 camping lamp,... ONE single LED so it's so economical on batteries :) For US$40 I bout an old fashioned PC Surge Protector/Battery Backup which will run my Internet Gateway for 4 hours ;) I installed a 30 amp Generator Inlet box to the outside of my house & ran wire to a 20 amp double outlet on the other side of the wall into the kitchen for my quiet, economical Invertor Generator which runs my fridge, freezer, TV, PC, Internet & this cost under US$60 :) I have a Pellet Stove that uses just 230 watts once running & I have Kerosene Heaters & Propane Heaters.
@mistersync100
Жыл бұрын
The 12 volt car lighter system is very cool,
@ecosse1314
Жыл бұрын
An easy listen...thanks for your time and info👌
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@laetitialogan2017
Жыл бұрын
Yes indeed..
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
@@laetitialogan2017 thanks!
@han1660
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips on the inverter and fairy lights, I hadn't thought of these but they are great ideas. I'm going to sort out getting these to help with preparations
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Great!
@chuck9112
Жыл бұрын
I love your rocket stove, very clean build.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The next video will probably be about the rocket mass heater.
@karyne826
Жыл бұрын
You came up in my recommended a few days ago. So pleased. Great advice and tips. So interesting too. Many thanks
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@LS-td3dz
Жыл бұрын
Great advice and straight to the point. Those fairy lights seem very useful, I will buy those if I can find them.
@djsincuk
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your very sensible ideas - much appreciated
@GeekfromYorkshire
Жыл бұрын
Fill your fridge with non-perishable water dense products, a good one is pack of long life milk, it slows the warming up. Keep the expensive food (meat typically) lower down in the center as that warms last, but if the outage is likely to be more than a few hours then cook that expensive food earlier to not waste the expensive food. For the most common outage of a few hours, keep foods which don't need any cooking as your first meal (s) , then food which is just heating required to use least fuel.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@michaelduggan8798
Жыл бұрын
The 1500 Watt inverter is equipped with a cigarette lighter plug which can take a maximum current of 10 amps so the maximum power that the car's 12Volt battery can provide to the inverter is 120 Watts.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
It can be connected directly to the battery terminals too. Most inverters come with the connectors. The inverter is still rated for 1500 Watts (though I'd hesitate to use it for anything close to that power)
@MrCjsb
Жыл бұрын
Your postings are MUCH appreciated! Many thanks indeed.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@reneek7721
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@reneek7721
Жыл бұрын
@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture: You're welcome very much.
@katzcowley9619
Жыл бұрын
So happy I've found your channel!
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@dorcassinclair
Жыл бұрын
Good tips there!
@stanbewick2685
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant advice. Thank you.
@in_a_world
Жыл бұрын
Those are the exact head torches I use for camping...and forest walks. They're fantastic USB charge...Red light setting for thr bugs...and long long battery. Highly Recommend.
@pmarmify
Жыл бұрын
I was a small child when October 1987 hurricane hit England. We had the ray burn & open fire & managed for 3 weeks without power
@colinvanful
Жыл бұрын
me i have 3 oil lamps tones of candles a wood stove sadly my food will defrost in the freezer eventualy [ i do have a super insulated aa rated freeezer ] but the food will defrost after a day or so with no power. PS THE ROCKET STOVE LOOK REAL NICE BY THE WAY :) thanks so much for the inverter tip now at least i can run my fridge and freezer of my vw bus which has a 2 kw inverter in it [ i just never thought of powering my house with it :) a bigger plus the old vw will run all day on used chip oil . LOL
@tinagoodman7256
Жыл бұрын
Put a blanket or blankets on your freezer. I freeze 2 liter pop bottles of clean water on top of my foods, remember cold goes down, heat goes up.
@profhortsunlover1536
Жыл бұрын
I have a cert in Permaculture, it's amazing, i think it should be taught at school, i have applied the ideology to my home, my business, life is easier.
@terryjones9987
Жыл бұрын
Steamers for the gas stove allow you to cook many items separately in one go. Or use a pressure cooker
@Wurps
Жыл бұрын
If you have any suggested useful gear you should put in some amazon affiliate links to get some kickback from purchases
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
I choose to not link to that site, for ethical reasons.
@Richie90090
Жыл бұрын
Remember tea lights are safe floating in water.
@terryjones9987
Жыл бұрын
Keep heating bills down by applying polystyrene under paper to your solid brick walls in one room that you can live in . Then lining paper over the top - result is like living in a polystyrene box - very warm. Also fire retardant.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
No. Polystyrene is extremely flammable!
@AAjax
Жыл бұрын
You need a car inverter with direct battery terminal hookups. The maximum wattage your inverter can draw through the plug adaper (before blowing a fuse) is 120 watts to 240 watts (depending on the fuse) no matter what the inverter says it's rated for.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
True. I think most small inverters come with those connectors, mine did, but that's a good point.
@terryjones9987
Жыл бұрын
Lesure batteries (or better still new lithium types) and a decent full sine wave inverter could keep a fridge, led lights and low power TV running for hours and hours. Costs a bit to buy however.
@susanashton1290
Жыл бұрын
I keep my freezer empty spaces filled with water bottles/ 1 pint milk plastic cartons filled with water . Salt added to the water slows down melting ( l tested this theory out summer camping with off grid cool box)
@antonyweaver357
Жыл бұрын
Great video, great content and great positive spirit! Thank you so much for your efforts. Good luck with all of your endeavours… 🙏✌️🖖
@romac9516
Жыл бұрын
Top advice thank you. Some new ideas I've rarely heard elsewhere - hot water bottle is a no-brainer I'd never thought of!
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@damprotek
Жыл бұрын
If anyone's interested I just bought a log burning cooker it's very small and you can burn briquettes or wood in it to boil water which is great for pasta boiled eggs and such and for lighting I've got the 8-hour tea lights very good value of £5 for 50
@terryjones9987
Жыл бұрын
Best why to keep warm for free is to keep the air in the house as dry as possible ,,, no laundry, lids on pans, wipe windows in a morning. Dry air feels warmer and is also easier to heat. Think death valley , feezzing in winter yet dry air and so you can walk around in a thick t shirt
@vickymc9695
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'd been racking my brain to think of a hot water bottle that I could safely use with my rabbit in a power cut, (can't use rubber rabbits eat it, and don't have a way to heat the microwavable ones). You just reminding me I've some brewing bottles with clip tops. 🙂
@yellowbird5411
Жыл бұрын
I watched a video on KZitem that uses reptile tank warmers, which are flat like little solar panels. They plug into chargers or the wall, and don't get too hot. They are good for people too.
@twpsy634
Жыл бұрын
Have you seen the Snugglesafe pet wax bottles.I have used them for my pets and myself for years.They are like two Frisbees filled with wax.You put them in the microwave and they stay warm for about 7hrs.They are also pet proof and can't be chewed. I keep one in the small of my back sitting down .I am elderly so also a lot safer than pouring hot water into a bottle.I put them under my pets baskets and they love them.They aren't soft,but come with a fleecy jacket.I keep popping them back in the microwave if I want them warmer..They are available on Am you know who. Ideal for anyone in a wheelchair,doing crafts etc.
@vickymc9695
Жыл бұрын
@@twpsy634 she's a house rabbit so I only need to cover blackouts. I'll have access to hot water, but won't have electricity for the microwave lol. 🙂
@EarlEBird-fz6yr
Жыл бұрын
great advice, many thanks!
@melaniemiller4567
Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel! Love it! Subscribed! from the USA love your simple & inexpensive thoughts and love love love that HayBox vid!
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@marcwichmann2012
Жыл бұрын
i See you have on the Stove a Fan using the Thermoelectric effect, there are also WOOD STOVE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS to generating Electrical power, maybe a Way to recharge the headlamp and Powerbanks and so on, assuming the Woodstove will be often in use in the Wintertime... Greetings from Berlin
@davidhayes5382
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video thanks for sharing
@tablet647
Жыл бұрын
some really great ideas mate , cheers
@garythomas9841
Жыл бұрын
good info mate
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@garythomas9841
Жыл бұрын
ive got some high end gear but this is great info for people that dont or are just starting out.respect mate
@mentalmotherof2219
Жыл бұрын
We have been using small solar panels to charge car batteries and then this is used to light our home, led lights don’t use much power and this has cut our electricity bill quite a lot. The solar panels are quite small so we can move them without needing to worry. Also we got led solar lights that work great.
@mananddog9884
Жыл бұрын
What solar panels are you using? Thanks
@mentalmotherof2219
Жыл бұрын
@@mananddog9884 eco worthy 1*170 and 2*30 watts hope this helps x
@LifeistooshortCK
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for these tips, much appreciated. 👍
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Reptile pads are difficult to find in USB, but they do exist.
@garythomas9841
Жыл бұрын
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@orowizard1369
Жыл бұрын
Cool video. Would have been nice to have some links to the different devices you mentioned.
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
I have a policy of not linking to the usual online shops. Bezos has enough money without my help.
@basketballfan5763
Жыл бұрын
@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture 🤣😂
@sjakgoldberg
Жыл бұрын
I have been cut off from the énergie and been a squatter in hard times. This guy is very good I just want to say, no matter which heating source, always ventilate.
@steveclark..
Жыл бұрын
@@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture I agree, him and the likes of Bill Gates are not good humans, they are in on this Great Reset agenda, trying hard to totally destroy us, the common citizen.
@jackiesmithsmetaldetecting
Жыл бұрын
Great tips, i have some lamps that are usb charged they are also blue tooth speaker so can have some music etc
@terryjones9987
Жыл бұрын
AA and AAA lights are better since you'll never need to throw the item away once the usb battery has lost its life. Plus can be rapidly exchanged for new / fully charged batteries . Aldi still have lamps on cheap end of season sale
@CairnOfDunnCroftPermaculture
Жыл бұрын
Even rechargeable batteries have a life, so do head torches.
@billmarsh1971
Жыл бұрын
Many Ebike batteries have a USB charging port for charging a phone/laptop etc
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