We use glow bracelets to place around door knobs etc, also we use glow in the dark nail polish on items we need to find quickly in the dark or on tape to mark sharp furniture corners
Great video, but a few things I'd add as follows: 1) you failed to mention the most important article of clothing (sorry, Larry, I was expecting you to say this but you offered up long underwear sets, something we commonly wore all day at school in the 1970-'s energy crisis): a hat! Grab a hat once the heat is off. In that same vein: a thick pair of warm socks, and a pair of moccasion type slippers with a plastic sole will keep the cold floors from impacting you. Also, another idea: when deciding upon a propane outdoor grill, I intentionally purchased one with a side burner-great during power outages for that metal percolator, a one pot dish etc.
All good points, CT Mom. I confess that we didn't cover everything. Hats are VERY important, as you mentioned, as most of the heat loss is off the top of our heads. Thank you!
I have found that solar lights ( the ones that you use to light your walkways ) are great for lighting indoors in a power outage. Especially if you have children in the house. Just put them in the window sills during the day, and then you have light at night. They’re safe, no batteries to worry about, and no concern for fires. They can even be purchased at the dollar store...
Also you could buy dollar store kids Play dough to stick or hold the little dollar store solar lights upright as well. Or poke through the opposite end a plastic cup to hold it upright as well.
Another tip for where to keep your flashlights - get those little give-away flashlights from Harbor Freight and hang them on bedroom door knobs. When looking for the door in the dark, make a circle with your arms in front of you so you don't run into the door in the dark. Kids like this and have a better time of power outages when some things are planned and predictable.
Thank you for mentioning the Jackerry. I am someone who needs to wear a CPAP while sleeping, and I am in the market for obtaining some type of backup energy source for whenever the power goes out. I will be contacting some local home respiratory care companies.
You're welcome, Tracey. You'll just need to see how much power your CPAP machine consumes and match you power needs to the right system that will power it for the time you need.
Thankyou both from the UK, I am retired and on a very small pension and state pension, so your tips and videos are inspirational ! Such good advice, I am very grateful for your practical and totally possible ways of keeping warm. Where I am is very close to the North Sea ……3 minutes ! Thus the cold arctic winds are the big problem ! Any ideas welcome from the community and the Wares !
@Bri A Sounds excellent, and when the wind is blowing it practically lifts the carpet from the breeze under the doors. I just moved here so it is a first winter so finding out all the drafts !! I had forgotten how vicious the winds off the North Sea are ! Many thanks Bri !
Ann if you havent got thick floor length curtains try your local charity shops, if there are none in the shop ask them i got a huge floor length lined velvet curtain for £2. Also if you dont have draught excluders pick old towels/ blankets or fleece from the charity shop and make some if you have a sewing machine and theres lots of videos on you tube to help. I did that and made draught excluders that has a draught excluder each side of door, and the main bit sides under the door. Or try rolling up old towels and puting them at bottom of the doors. Also try and have thick curtains floor length at your windows. I hope this helps. Your local charity shops can be a geat help.
@@sjchan3199 Another great thought, I will go and peruse the shops and see, I have drought excluders but the sides and top of doors are clearly letting in much of the drought, so I will try the weather strip stuff as well. Hopefully it will reduce my bills 🤞. Many thanks to this lovely community !
If you have low light lanterns, we found that setting them in front of a mirror amplifies the light. Found out by accident when we set a lantern in front of the bedroom mirror.
Never would have thought of that. However, I have seen where someone took off the lens cover and inserted a piece of aluminum foil to reflect the light from the back side. Our lantern comes apart and doing this will allow more light to go in one direction. Otherwise it throws light in a 360 degree direction.
I’m a fan of Hot Hands that contractors or hunters use. They have warmers for hands, toes and body. Light - slip a single band head lamp over a clear gallon of water with the light facing the water and turn on.
I had bunk beds when I was younger, one I would do in winter was hang blankets off from the top bunk so that the bottom bunk was closed in. Didn't have winter storms like your part of the world but still made it easier to sleep without heating running during the night.
I really like your open mindedness when it comes to talking about other ideas you have received from viewers. Enjoy your videos and different viewpoints about things. I have decided to start keeping track of prices of some things on paper so I can see what is happening with them.. I usually just have a general idea of prices. You have made me want to be more “in the know” about them. Thanks.
Thanks for all the info - we’ve just had a major storm in the UK and there are still homes in the north of England without power 10 days on. We were without electricity here in Haworth, Yorkshire for 3 days and managed with a wood burner for heat, boiling a kettle and heating basic food. Taking your advice on generators and prepping as we’re convinced the power outages are going to get worse here due to more severe weather and under investment by the power companies on the infrastructure. Be prepared - that’s got to be our new mantra ! 😊
We recently had a 14 day power outage in the Midwest Derecho. One thing that we really appreciated was having light that illuminated an area like a table. At the end of a long day all of us going in different directions - it is very emotionally, mentally and physically healing to all sit at the table together -reading, playing games, etc.. Picture exhausted moths drawn to a central flame :)
A 2-3 man tent is sometimes the perfect size to put on your bed making the perfect sleeping area. Putting it on the floor will require you to put layers inside the tent to protect you from the cold floor.
Great idea. I have a poster bed with iron. I bought 5 tarps from harbor freight tools for 3 dollars and have zip ties to secure on the grommets. It’s a king size bed so should work great.
Great tips from your neighbor in Iowa! Love the old stove! I grew up with an old stove that was converted from wood use to electric. I wish I had that stove now as an adult!
I just took assignment in Iowa for this winter. I am watching & reading winter articles since I live somewhere (other than bathrooms) I haven't used heat in years.
A suggestion for lighting during cold weather is an Aladdin kerosene lamp. These use a mantle like the old Coleman camping lanterns, enabling several hundred times the light output over a traditional kerosene lamp. As a bonus, they are extremely clean burning, put out white light, and about 3,000 btu's of heat.
I did some research on those last winter. I understand they put out about the equivalent of the older 60 watt incandescent light bulbs. They are really bright.
Please be aware that Bluetti makes better products than Jackery. Bluetti uses LifePO4 batteries which have much longer lives. Jackery typically has 1000 cycles of full power, while Bluetti has 3500+ full cycles. And they are cheaper than Jackery.
I've looked into Bluetti. That is a very good system and there are others that come recommended as well. If you're satisfied with that system please go for it. Reasons for not mentioning them: 1) Jackery's are well supported by the company, well engineered, and lighter. The LifePO4 batteries are better but heavier. Both systems have plusses and minuses. I made my own system so won't be buying either. For my own usage, I didn't think I would exceed the 1,000 charging limit on the Jackery for the life of the product for something I would use as a back up power supply.
@@larryware1 I have a Prius, a generator on wheels, and I will be spending the winter in my car so I’m good. Jackery has good advertising and promotion but a lot of the nomad community is switching over to Bluetti because it is a better value/longer life. I didn’t know if you knew about Bluetti, so I was just sharing info. I hope you are right about it lasting long as a backup battery, but with climate change, who knows?
From The Bahamas -when the electricity goes out during a hurricane (I don't have a back up generator) as an emergency I had to sit in my car and plug my phone in to the cigarette lighter in order to top up the power. If you can't afford a large filtration system for water then a 'life straw' is a must.
New viewer here. Glad to hear you recommend the Jackery because mine will be delivered tomorrow. Earlier in the week I was notified of a sale via email and saved over $400.00 on the 1500 model with 4 solar panels.
Glow sticks are great low level light. Motion sensor lights are in place on all my stairs. Emergency flashlights that serve as night lights when power is on and have brighter lights that come on during power outages. Hand and foot warmers are good. I use electric units in a hunting muff. I wear neck gaiters and wraps in my cold house as well as outdoors, and even to sleep. Wear them as head covers too. They are easy to add or remove while remaining in a warm bed. My down quilt is oversized so I can cocoon. Oversized also works in layering clothes, especially if fitted at ankle and wrist to trap warm air.
Thanks so much Larry and Hope... Very informative video... I have learned so much. I will be ordering a few items from Amazon that you have recommended.
In a pinch I have used my kids light up toys. It's amazing to me how many flashlight type toys my kids have. Haha I have also used my battery operated reading light.
I just ordered the Kaito radio. Should arrive on Thursday, but I'll keep it "new in the box" until I see y'all's review! The LE flashlight is terrific. I could not find the Tough Light 1000 lumen available anywhere now, but I ordered the 400. I am not outdoorsy at all, so that should be adequate for when the power goes out at home. Thanks for all this good information.
Another handy item for power outages is a power backup LED bulb. These have an 18650 Lithium battery that powers the bulb when power is lost. (Amazon sells lots of these bulbs) I have been using them for 2 years and they work well if used properly. They provide a few hours of light in backup mode. I recommend only buying the 5 watt models as, the higher wattage models run too hot, shorting the life of the bulb. They cannot be used in an enclosed fixture. Also, they can only be used in a single lamp light fixture, otherwise they won't sense power loss properly and will stay on when the light fixture is turned off.
Yes, I love my Jackery 1000, and I live in a two room apartment. I also got the two 100 watt solar panels to go with it. So when the power goes out, I can close the middle door and heat with a 500 watt little space heater.
Hi Tina, I wanted to give you my 2 cents since I have a lot of experience with backup power. The Jackery and all the other portable power source manufacturers rate the capacity of the battery, not the actual output from the power inverter feature. Also, electric heating is very inefficient, at 3.4 btu's per watt, giving you 1,700 btu output from your heater running at 500 watts. This is not much heat when used for heating a room. If your Jackery is fully charged, I calculate you will exhaust the battery in 1 hour, 20 minutes. The solar panels are a useful option but, given the ideal (non-real world ratings, I suspect you won't get more than 120 watts into the Jackery at high noon on a sunny day. So instead, I suggest getting one of those Mr. Heater propane camp heaters. The smaller one is rated to put out 3,000 btu on low and runs 12 hours (if I remember correctly) per gas cylinder (when on low). They are super clean burning and don't put out any carbon monoxide (at least with my testing). They were designed to heat the interior of a sealed RV or camping tent.
Love your channel. For me winter storms is not my problem . Nope my issue is hurricanes. And 6 years ago I learned the very hard way with 150mph hurricane Maria. My radio didn't work, so yeah, in the middle of the hurricane, I ran to my car just to get the weather info. Puerto Rico Radio conked out, and our doppler satellite was blown away, so a radio with the Noah system would be a great idea. Thanks for the idea. Just ordered mine from Wal-Mart. 50.00 was the price. This year's hurricane season I feel more at ease.
If you plan to run your kitchen refrigerator from a generator, power inverter, or portable power source, you need an output of 2,400 watts for 5 seconds to allow for the super high surge current these appliances pull. Once running, they only draw about 120 watts, except in defrost mode, where they draw about 500 watts.
Before we got our wood stove, the kids slept in winter sleeping bags under their blankets. It really does help. Cuddle Dud thermal underwear is the nicest.
We have a large area to staple up some plastic sheets downstairs. Or we are going out to the motorhome. Depends on where we can keep things warmer. I save the comic section and Pacific NW magazine out of the sunday paper to read when the electricity is out. Thanks for another great video. I am not looking forward to the next polar vortex but at least I'm prepared.
I hate cold.it sets off my.asthma.which is currently going bonkers because here in chicago the weather is all over the place.my allergies are horrible.my breathing is rough.but..i'm stocked on my meds.we got plenty of food.i made sure to wash heavy clothes.
I love your vintage stove! It is so cool looking. It's great you still use it. Those were the days when they made things to last! Those days are long gone. 😔
I have used my military sleeping bag many times in the past and keep it on stand by. A sleeping bag is an essential. My daughter took it to a mountain camping trip while in the girl scouts. It unfortunately got extremely cold that night and all the other girls were crying in their Minnie Mouse sleeping bags because they were so cold. 35 yrs it has served us well. I have a crank up radio that gets used in power outages. I also have kerosene heaters ....but I saw kerosene here is now $5.00 a gallon. So I will only revert to that if absolutely necessary. Lol..and that may come. Early this year I purchased a Berkey water filter for my home. I love it. It seems very similar to yours. I wanted to save from buying bottled water. I take a gallon of water to work every shift. So this has saved me alot. Excellent video! Great information. I need to purchase a solar power charger for sure!
We bought the Alexapure system because it filters out everything - including fluoride - with one filter. With the Berkey you have to buy a second filter if you want to take out fluoride. I also bought it on sale. (of course. LOL!)
Oh how nice! I too have an old Edison standard cylinder phonograph. It was purchased used by by grandparents during the 1920s - at a farm auction. It still works and I demonstrate it often to visitors. Here's a video of it playing one of their old records. ua-cam.com/video/6y2UjJM9HLo/v-deo.html
Awesome video series. Thank you so much. If I may add a couple suggestions to the list - some hand and foot warmer packs (HotHands) may come in handy, also some Glow sticks (some last for 8 hours), and maybe a heated blanket or two. I would also recommend the EcoFlow Delta series portable generators for indoor use. Freeze-dried meal pouches (Mountain House) where you just add hot water and easy cleanup afterward. If storing gas for an outside generator, probably a good idea to purchase ethanol-free gas if available.
Since i'm forced to be a shut in.during extreme cold,while we have good weather,i take long walks and hit my area free book bins and load up.i got books for decades right now.i got word search books,sudoku,kenken cards,a few travel size games.i'm set
Definitely know where we need to spend a few of our child tax credit dollars next month. We had so much stuff before we lost it all in the fire. We need so many things that it's been a little overwhelming figuring out where to focus. Thanks to you, I focused on building up an emergency pantry first. Now, time to focus on safety when the lights go out.
@@larryware1 Thanks for your warm wishes! It's been a really hard road back to home. We've been living in a camper since it happened in March 2020. Your channel has really been a big help these last few weeks since I found y'all.
I did too. Mine are solar powered too. 2 are for gifts. 1 for me. Not really bright, but perfect for just walking to the bathroom etc. in the middle of the night, without waking anyone. 🙂 sold on ebay in the uk, by innov8-gb, if you want to take a look.
@@janetlovesjesus100 I have a Solar powered crank flashlight in each Bedroom's Sourhern Window for emergency power outages. Always charged and waiting to be used when needed.
@@susanschneider-baker49 mine are the igadgitz brand, purchased on ebay, in the UK. If anyone wants to look at them. Waterproof, hand crank, solar rechargeable and they seem very sturdy. 🙂
My dad (now 77) had a Victrola in my childhood home, and I can never hear ragtime or 40s ‘music hall’ music without thinking about it. 🎶 Lovely video as always. We hardly ever have power outages in Denmark, but you’re making me want to prepare for one nonetheless. 😊
Have a victrola, but no needle…. Do you have a good source for attaining such a thing. I can remember my father refinishing the cabinet, one memory I have from my childhood. No needle tho! Any suggestions? I think there are about 8 records in it. Also, a tip regarding pets and children especially in the bathroom at home. Unattended candles are a no-go! Safety first! So what can you do? Activate and tape a glow stick to the bathroom mirror with clear packing tape. The light glow is perfect for seeing the toilet and sink without full glare of a harsher light. The mirror illuminates the glow stick a little bit brighter in the mirrors reflection. The softer light is good for anyone who doesn’t want to be fully awakened by the bright flashlights.
Antique Phonograph Supply. They sell steel needles. You have to change them often as they wear quickly. It's recommended to change them every play, but I turn them and get about 3 to 4 plays from them.
Thank you for the great videos especially, being prepared for power outages. I live in northwest Ohio so weather and power outages are likely. I have a family heirloom victrola along with a record collection.
Excellent, Katharina!!! Not too many people have victrolas these days. I didn't mention it on the video, but I have my grandparent's 1909 Edison Standard phonograph. It plays cylinder records. It sits on top of our piano in the living room.
Hi Larry and Hope, thanks for all the useful tips to weather power outages. I have been concerned about the same thing since the 1980's so, wanted to share some of my findings. I have been using lead-acid batteries since 1968, here are their limitations: for best efficiency and life, it is best if you charge and limit current draw to one tenth the amp/hour rating. Never discharge the battery below 50%, underwise the life plummets. At room temperature, with no load connected to the battery, you will have an output voltage of 12.2 volts at 50% charge with a 12 volt battery. When fully charged, the voltage with no load will be 12.7 to 12.9. The "best bang for the buck" is a 12 volt battery Marine or Deep Cycle lead-acid battery. These are designed to be discharged, whereas a car battery is not. The lowest cost ones are not sealed and require distilled water to be added every so often, just like a car battery. The 5 volt USB power banks generally have less capacity than the ratings indicate if they are a low cost model, which is about 5,000 mA/hour capacity, no matter what the rating is. The ones with the solar panel(s) don't perform very well. If placed in the sun to recharge, they can overheat. They don't appear to have a regulated charging circuit so, can ruin the internal battery due to over charging it (causing battery swelling). The solar cell puts out no more than 1 watt in full sun so, charge times can take several days if the charging circuit actually works. I suspect the designers of these products assumed the device would always be charged from a phone charger that is plugged into house power. Getting an LED flashlight with rechargeable batteries is a really good idea, versus flashlight batteries (like AA cells for instance). If power is expected to go out due to an approaching storm, flashlight batteries quickly sell out in the stores. The 18650 Lithium rechargeable battery is the most popular, has the best selection, and price. All low cost 18650 batteries generally have a 1,000 mA/hour capacity, no matter what the ratings say.
Great information, Bill. You've been doing your homework. I have several LED lights that use those wonderful 18650 batteries you mentioned. Love them. I keep a couple of extra sets in case I need extended hours of lighting.
We have a Victrola also! We bought it when we got married (40 years ago :-) ) Got a ton of records for it at Goodwill. We keep our emergency/power out supplies in a 5 gallon bucket (Orange Home Depot one) with one of the small Harbor Freight LED flashlights taped to the lid. This keeps all the emergency items separate from the "every-day" items. Especially with little ones around, we almost always ended up with dead flashlights when we NEEDED them. There is nothing more frustrating than that! Keeping the emergency lights and supplies separate makes sure they are ready to go when needed. The bucket is very convenient because of the handle. Lights out... grab the bucket and bring it into the living room and unpack. I keep a headlamp on the very top of the supplies. I use the flashlight on the lid to assist with getting the batteries in the headlamp then I'm hands-free from there. We also take the batteries out of all the items in the bucket and put them in zip-loc bags to prevent them from leaking and creating another "surprise". Surprises are great for birthday parties but terrible for emergency situations. Thanks for the great advice!
We love that you also have a Victrola. We have such fun with ours. I genuinely enjoy the music of the 1920's. Fantastic idea to keep all the emergency supplies in one, large bucket.
Right now,before it gets really bad,stock up on candles.store in the freezer.they burn longer this way. Oh,hope,picnics.take kitchen sponges,soak them.pop into ziplock baggies and freeze.keeps food cold without leaking water all over.also makes a nifty ice pack
We have a generator, candles, and a kerosene heater. We have been without electricity two different times for 9 days so we know we have to be prepared.
Cooking, own a gas grill? You can cook on it through a power outage. Just have to go outside to use it, it's better than using gas inside. Live in an Apartment and cannot have a grill, the Butane stove you showed is a good one! I have one that I use for cooking and it also can be used for heat. A tank only lasts a couple of hours though so don't over use it for heat! Also a good idea to have extra tanks of Butane for the stove! They also sell adapters to refill the smaller Propane tanks off of a larger one as well as adapters to connect a larger tank to smaller Propane appliances. Good idea to have a supply of new batteries. Make sure you have enough of the correct size, AA, AAA, C, or D.
Hi guys thanks for the show brilliant as usual. Im making up a little emergency kit, we dont have the weather as bad as you.but with the energy crisis who knows whats going to happen. So im prepped. Prepper princess reviews the jackery models on her site
Also,disposable eating utensils and canned foods like ravioli,etc.open and eat.no cooking needed.in case power goes out.have a can opener . Pro tip dorito chips can be used as kindling.so can non dairy powdwered coffee creamer. Invest in lighters.the didposable ones sold everywhere.waterproof matches.candles.
I've never tried it but I have heard that you can use Crisco shortening for light and heat. Stick a tapered candle in the center of a can of Crisco shortening and light the candle. How long it will last, will depend on how big of a can it is and how many hours per day you burn it. My best friend often camps in her van and has used such methods to keep warm. She also had a couple of jackerys and swears by them. Great video guys. I see Larry got a haircut...👍 Love the old crank victrola too. I wish I had one.
@@larryware1 I'm one that takes notes for everything. I refer back to them, because there's no way I can maintain all of that info at the forefront of my brain. It has helped me so much over the years. I always enjoy your all's videos.
I recently purchased a solar generator. I tested it and was able to run 2 deep freezers and a fridge for 2-3 days off of it. It has 2400 watt hours. If it's a winter storm, probably don't need to worry about keeping food cold if you have a means to keep it cold outside in a cooler. Mine is a Bluetti. I got 2, 120 watt solar panels that attach with it. It would have gone longer since the weather was nice. I highly recommend it. Total cost was about 1800.00. people could get away with a much smaller/cheaper set up than what I bought. Just bought my kerosene heater too. Would you all consider doing a video on cooking with a kerosene heater? could you do a pot of beans or something on one?
Yes, anything that will boil can be cooked on a kerosene heater. Our oldest one is perfect for cooking on. I've cooked our breakfast oatmeal on it many times. Our newer Kerosene heater has an extra reflector that keeps the top cool so we can't cook on it. However, it puts out better heat out the front as a result. Your Bluetti system is a little less expensive than a Jackery. I've watched a few UA-cam videos on the system. Jackery just put out a 2000 watt system so, still not quite as much power as a 2400 watt system. Sounds like you are very well prepared for this winter, Michael.
I'm in western NC a few winter storms tropical storms I always keep baby wipes on hand I went with the Bluetti 150 main reason it has a 2000 rechargeable cycle then still has 80% of battery life where as a Jackery has a 500 and love mine plus price is I think now 899 plus it has a 1500 verses Jackeries 1000 at around same price
Thank you, James. I've been doing more research into the Bluetti systems and they are fabulous. I think they are a better overall value than the Jackery.
Hi🙋🏻♀️. I’m from S. C. My plumber told me when it is cold enough to leave your water dripping, to be sure and leave the HOT and COLD water running at a steady stream. We have had no trouble with cracked pipes since, even in our camper. Hope this helps. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
i have a set of martha stewart solar lights and the solar part died, so i use the lights inside connected to my solar system for nighttime lighting in my kitchen and living room area thats basically one big room so to speak. i currently have 1 solar panel connected to a 35 amp hour battery with a 300 watt inverter to power low power items. im trying to buy mostly usb powered devices so they can be recharged via solar. or run off solar if needed. for those who have single pane windows or want extra insulation during winter. put a layer of bubble wrap on your windows like window film and it will keep cold out. i stayed in an unfinished apartment with no heat nor insulation and put bubble wrap on the windows to keep the room warm. one window had a small section broken out near edge and the bubble warp help cover the hole. buy candles with multiple wicks in them and burn them and they will prove more heat from less candles.
I have a universal solar battery charger with rechargeable batteries, USB batteries, a Marbero generator with 4 ways to charge it including solar & hand crank. I also have portable solar chargers. Goal Zero has great portable solar gear for power or lighting. Battery operated lamps are good too, especially if they have a rechargeable option as well as alkaline. A water Bob is good for water storage if you have more than one bathroom or another way to store it when full. I also recommend the K-Tor hand crank charger.
On your d.i.y battery set up with an inverter, you should explain d.o.d= depth of discharge on the battery. The one you showed can be safely discharged at 50%. Which is good for people to also know. So they don't come back upset at you all, saying they ruined their battery by discharging it too low, and that you never mentioned that. Just trying to save you the headache for later. There's a good chart or there was, online for specific types of batteries. Plus, from my understanding the 35 amp hours only run around half capacity of rated amp hours, like yours was rated 35 amp hours, so figure at 50% it'll run certain things at only 17.50 amp hours not the full 35 if I am understanding that correctly myself that is? I've tried to learn how these things work and what to expect from them as you mentioned the difference between modified sine wave to pure sine wave inverters. All really good things to know. The one thing you didn't mention on the video with the battery, the inverter, and the charger if the battery is at 50% used load, how long does it take for the battery charger to bring it back up to capacity to use again, say if they ended up charging up the battery with their gas generator and battery charger.
great content. Am moving north soon and this was so helpful. I love the spoon holder or ladle rest hanging on the stove. Can you share where u got it?? or can someone chime in if they have seen where it available. Thank you!
Awesome. I have read by the light of our kerosene lamps but found that I'd have to be pretty close to the lamp to do it. My parents both grew up on farms before electrical power was available. They did their school work by Aladdin lamps which put out a light about as bright as an old 60 watt incandescent light bulb.
You stated that your water filtration system works like a Burkey watch a video earlier on the Burkey systems and found it that it was scam operation. So I would check into the filtration to make sure it does what it's suppose to do. Just giving a heads up.
I love how much research Larry invests in products before he buys them, so here is my question for him. Is it more economical to use a rechargable lamp/light rather than using lights in your house, so if I read for an hour in bed should I use my houselhold lighting or a rechargable lamp? Just curious. Thanks
What a great question! I've never thought about that, but, yes, it would most likely be less cost to use rechargeable battery lights for reading. If you can charge them by solar you would be ahead as well.
It is always more economical to use house powered lamps over rechargeable lamps. However, if the power is out, you will be very glad you have a battery powered light source.
Layer yoga pants or fleece or flannel pajama pants under your jeans.it helps immensely. Fuzzy socks or boot socks. Heavy comforters.. Hubs and i have a studio apartment,so we're good on that.
We use glow bracelets to place around door knobs etc, also we use glow in the dark nail polish on items we need to find quickly in the dark or on tape to mark sharp furniture corners
Great ideas!
Great tip!
Wow love it :)
Thanks for sharing.We tie ropes from the house to the garage during a snowstorm
Great video, but a few things I'd add as follows: 1) you failed to mention the most important article of clothing (sorry, Larry, I was expecting you to say this but you offered up long underwear sets, something we commonly wore all day at school in the 1970-'s energy crisis): a hat! Grab a hat once the heat is off. In that same vein: a thick pair of warm socks, and a pair of moccasion type slippers with a plastic sole will keep the cold floors from impacting you. Also, another idea: when deciding upon a propane outdoor grill, I intentionally purchased one with a side burner-great during power outages for that metal percolator, a one pot dish etc.
All good points, CT Mom. I confess that we didn't cover everything. Hats are VERY important, as you mentioned, as most of the heat loss is off the top of our heads. Thank you!
I have found that solar lights ( the ones that you use to light your walkways ) are great for lighting indoors in a power outage. Especially if you have children in the house. Just put them in the window sills during the day, and then you have light at night. They’re safe, no batteries to worry about, and no concern for fires. They can even be purchased at the dollar store...
Also you could buy dollar store kids Play dough to stick or hold the little dollar store solar lights upright as well. Or poke through the opposite end a plastic cup to hold it upright as well.
Another tip for where to keep your flashlights - get those little give-away flashlights from Harbor Freight and hang them on bedroom door knobs. When looking for the door in the dark, make a circle with your arms in front of you so you don't run into the door in the dark. Kids like this and have a better time of power outages when some things are planned and predictable.
Add them to bathroom doors. It is difficult to use the facilities in the dark. Keep better flashlights near exit doors, basement doors.
I really like the way you all show and explain things in simple easy terms.
Thank you, Holly!
Thank you for mentioning the Jackerry. I am someone who needs to wear a CPAP while sleeping, and I am in the market for obtaining some type of backup energy source for whenever the power goes out. I will be contacting some local home respiratory care companies.
You're welcome, Tracey. You'll just need to see how much power your CPAP machine consumes and match you power needs to the right system that will power it for the time you need.
Love my Jackerys. They have come in handy many times. I hear that Home Depot now sells them
Thankyou both from the UK, I am retired and on a very small pension and state pension, so your tips and videos are inspirational ! Such good advice, I am very grateful for your practical and totally possible ways of keeping warm. Where I am is very close to the North Sea ……3 minutes ! Thus the cold arctic winds are the big problem ! Any ideas welcome from the community and the Wares !
@Bri A Thankyou ! Will give it a try especially the windows facing the sea.
@Bri A Sounds excellent, and when the wind is blowing it practically lifts the carpet from the breeze under the doors. I just moved here so it is a first winter so finding out all the drafts !! I had forgotten how vicious the winds off the North Sea are ! Many thanks Bri !
… easy to put on just spray windows with water 💦
Ann if you havent got thick floor length curtains try your local charity shops, if there are none in the shop ask them i got a huge floor length lined velvet curtain for £2. Also if you dont have draught excluders pick old towels/ blankets or fleece from the charity shop and make some if you have a sewing machine and theres lots of videos on you tube to help. I did that and made draught excluders that has a draught excluder each side of door, and the main bit sides under the door. Or try rolling up old towels and puting them at bottom of the doors. Also try and have thick curtains floor length at your windows. I hope this helps. Your local charity shops can be a geat help.
@@sjchan3199 Another great thought, I will go and peruse the shops and see, I have drought excluders but the sides and top of doors are clearly letting in much of the drought, so I will try the weather strip stuff as well. Hopefully it will reduce my bills 🤞. Many thanks to this lovely community !
If you have low light lanterns, we found that setting them in front of a mirror amplifies the light. Found out by accident when we set a lantern in front of the bedroom mirror.
Never would have thought of that. However, I have seen where someone took off the lens cover and inserted a piece of aluminum foil to reflect the light from the back side. Our lantern comes apart and doing this will allow more light to go in one direction. Otherwise it throws light in a 360 degree direction.
I’m a fan of Hot Hands that contractors or hunters use. They have warmers for hands, toes and body.
Light - slip a single band head lamp over a clear gallon of water with the light facing the water and turn on.
Great tips! I love the idea of using the gallon of water as a light diffuser.
Very resourceful, Northern Lady!
We have tons of them
Great idea!
I had bunk beds when I was younger, one I would do in winter was hang blankets off from the top bunk so that the bottom bunk was closed in. Didn't have winter storms like your part of the world but still made it easier to sleep without heating running during the night.
I really like your open mindedness when it comes to talking about other ideas you have received from viewers.
Enjoy your videos and different viewpoints about things.
I have decided to start keeping track of prices of some things on paper so I can see what is happening with them..
I usually just have a general idea of prices. You have made me want to be more “in the know” about them. Thanks.
Thank you, Judy. So glad you are enjoying the videos. We love sharing our experiences with people like you!
I love listening to both of you.
I love the camping pictures you shared! 🏕 Looked cozy! Thank you for the practical tips!
You're so welcome, Happy M.!
The best winter prep channel for me here in SD,brrr!!!
Thanks for all the info - we’ve just had a major storm in the UK and there are still homes in the north of England without power 10 days on. We were without electricity here in Haworth, Yorkshire for 3 days and managed with a wood burner for heat, boiling a kettle and heating basic food. Taking your advice on generators and prepping as we’re convinced the power outages are going to get worse here due to more severe weather and under investment by the power companies on the infrastructure. Be prepared - that’s got to be our new mantra ! 😊
Your best thank you for keeping it real with everybody.
You're welcome, Connie! Thank you.
We recently had a 14 day power outage in the Midwest Derecho. One thing that we really appreciated was having light that illuminated an area like a table. At the end of a long day all of us going in different directions - it is very emotionally, mentally and physically healing to all sit at the table together -reading, playing games, etc.. Picture exhausted moths drawn to a central flame :)
We had one of those Derecho wind power outages as well. Lasted 3 days. It is nice to have one place to gather. Well done, Lea.
A 2-3 man tent is sometimes the perfect size to put on your bed making the perfect sleeping area. Putting it on the floor will require you to put layers inside the tent to protect you from the cold floor.
Great idea. I have a poster bed with iron. I bought 5 tarps from harbor freight tools for 3 dollars and have zip ties to secure on the grommets. It’s a king size bed so should work great.
There are actual bed privacy tents to purchase based on mattress size. Can customize window panels.
loved seeing the old camping pics
Those head lights are excellent while walking the dog at night.
Thank you both, it was so kind and considerate to put all the Celsius conversions on the screen 🤗
You're very welcome.
You 2 are a good team
Thank you, T.
Great tips from your neighbor in Iowa! Love the old stove! I grew up with an old stove that was converted from wood use to electric. I wish I had that stove now as an adult!
I just took assignment in Iowa for this winter. I am watching & reading winter articles since I live somewhere (other than bathrooms) I haven't used heat in years.
A suggestion for lighting during cold weather is an Aladdin kerosene lamp. These use a mantle like the old Coleman camping lanterns, enabling several hundred times the light output over a traditional kerosene lamp. As a bonus, they are extremely clean burning, put out white light, and about 3,000 btu's of heat.
I did some research on those last winter. I understand they put out about the equivalent of the older 60 watt incandescent light bulbs. They are really bright.
Please be aware that Bluetti makes better products than Jackery. Bluetti uses LifePO4 batteries which have much longer lives. Jackery typically has 1000 cycles of full power, while Bluetti has 3500+ full cycles. And they are cheaper than Jackery.
Bluetti 2 thousand vs jackery 1 thousand. I can't afford either.
I've looked into Bluetti. That is a very good system and there are others that come recommended as well. If you're satisfied with that system please go for it. Reasons for not mentioning them: 1) Jackery's are well supported by the company, well engineered, and lighter. The LifePO4 batteries are better but heavier. Both systems have plusses and minuses. I made my own system so won't be buying either. For my own usage, I didn't think I would exceed the 1,000 charging limit on the Jackery for the life of the product for something I would use as a back up power supply.
@@larryware1 I have a Prius, a generator on wheels, and I will be spending the winter in my car so I’m good. Jackery has good advertising and promotion but a lot of the nomad community is switching over to Bluetti because it is a better value/longer life. I didn’t know if you knew about Bluetti, so I was just sharing info. I hope you are right about it lasting long as a backup battery, but with climate change, who knows?
@@gingermcintosh6545 - If I were to buy a solar powered generator now I would look into the Bluetti. We also drive a Prius. Great car!
From The Bahamas -when the electricity goes out during a hurricane (I don't have a back up generator) as an emergency I had to sit in my car and plug my phone in to the cigarette lighter in order to top up the power.
If you can't afford a large filtration system for water then a 'life straw' is a must.
Yes, I've heard other "preppers" mention life straws.
New viewer here. Glad to hear you recommend the Jackery because mine will be delivered tomorrow. Earlier in the week I was notified of a sale via email and saved over $400.00 on the 1500 model with 4 solar panels.
Excellent, Mindy! You got a really good one!
Nothing like reality hitting home! I hope you get your furnace working soon.
Glow sticks are great low level light. Motion sensor lights are in place on all my stairs. Emergency flashlights that serve as night lights when power is on and have brighter lights that come on during power outages.
Hand and foot warmers are good. I use electric units in a hunting muff. I wear neck gaiters and wraps in my cold house as well as outdoors, and even to sleep. Wear them as head covers too. They are easy to add or remove while remaining in a warm bed. My down quilt is oversized so I can cocoon.
Oversized also works in layering clothes, especially if fitted at ankle and wrist to trap warm air.
Love your kitchen stove!!!!
Pianos, guitars, wind/string/percussion instruments, etc... you supply the power!
Thanks so much Larry and Hope... Very informative video... I have learned so much. I will be ordering a few items from Amazon that you have recommended.
Good morning Hope & Larry. Looking forward to your video. They are always great!
Good morning, Barbara. It was good to see you with us for the premiere.
In a pinch I have used my kids light up toys. It's amazing to me how many flashlight type toys my kids have. Haha I have also used my battery operated reading light.
Never would have thought of that one, Laura. LOL!
I just ordered the Kaito radio. Should arrive on Thursday, but I'll keep it "new in the box" until I see y'all's review! The LE flashlight is terrific. I could not find the Tough Light 1000 lumen available anywhere now, but I ordered the 400. I am not outdoorsy at all, so that should be adequate for when the power goes out at home. Thanks for all this good information.
You're welcome, Hudson. We're doing the review this Thursday (Dec. 2nd) for the Kaito Voyager 500.
I'm not overseas, but I am in Canada,,, thank you for the converted temperature
Looking forward to it! 😃
I made sure to wash my heavy sweaters and pants.
Next up is at least 2 comforters each.so 4 total.this will keep us warm.
Love your lamp. I have one exactly like that!
I have one of these and it’s great.
Another handy item for power outages is a power backup LED bulb. These have an 18650 Lithium battery that powers the bulb when power is lost. (Amazon sells lots of these bulbs) I have been using them for 2 years and they work well if used properly. They provide a few hours of light in backup mode. I recommend only buying the 5 watt models as, the higher wattage models run too hot, shorting the life of the bulb. They cannot be used in an enclosed fixture. Also, they can only be used in a single lamp light fixture, otherwise they won't sense power loss properly and will stay on when the light fixture is turned off.
Great suggestion, Bill! Thank you.
Yes, I love my Jackery 1000, and I live in a two room apartment. I also got the two 100 watt solar panels to go with it. So when the power goes out, I can close the middle door and heat with a 500 watt little space heater.
Super!!! Good for you. Be sure to use the Jackery from time to time. Lithium ion batteries like to be cycled.
Hi Tina, I wanted to give you my 2 cents since I have a lot of experience with backup power. The Jackery and all the other portable power source manufacturers rate the capacity of the battery, not the actual output from the power inverter feature. Also, electric heating is very inefficient, at 3.4 btu's per watt, giving you 1,700 btu output from your heater running at 500 watts. This is not much heat when used for heating a room. If your Jackery is fully charged, I calculate you will exhaust the battery in 1 hour, 20 minutes. The solar panels are a useful option but, given the ideal (non-real world ratings, I suspect you won't get more than 120 watts into the Jackery at high noon on a sunny day.
So instead, I suggest getting one of those Mr. Heater propane camp heaters. The smaller one is rated to put out 3,000 btu on low and runs 12 hours (if I remember correctly) per gas cylinder (when on low). They are super clean burning and don't put out any carbon monoxide (at least with my testing). They were designed to heat the interior of a sealed RV or camping tent.
Love your channel. For me winter storms is not my problem . Nope my issue is hurricanes. And 6 years ago I learned the very hard way with 150mph hurricane Maria. My radio didn't work, so yeah, in the middle of the hurricane, I ran to my car just to get the weather info. Puerto Rico Radio conked out, and our doppler satellite was blown away, so a radio with the Noah system would be a great idea. Thanks for the idea. Just ordered mine from Wal-Mart. 50.00 was the price. This year's hurricane season I feel more at ease.
If you plan to run your kitchen refrigerator from a generator, power inverter, or portable power source, you need an output of 2,400 watts for 5 seconds to allow for the super high surge current these appliances pull. Once running, they only draw about 120 watts, except in defrost mode, where they draw about 500 watts.
Love my Victrola..Even have records for it..Doris Day.."Que Sera, Sera".."Whatever will be will be.."
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am learning so much. I am so grateful. God bless you.
You're so welcome, HawkStrong.
Before we got our wood stove, the kids slept in winter sleeping bags under their blankets. It really does help. Cuddle Dud thermal underwear is the nicest.
We have a large area to staple up some plastic sheets downstairs. Or we are going out to the motorhome. Depends on where we can keep things warmer. I save the comic section and Pacific NW magazine out of the sunday paper to read when the electricity is out. Thanks for another great video. I am not looking forward to the next polar vortex but at least I'm prepared.
I hate cold.it sets off my.asthma.which is currently going bonkers because here in chicago the weather is all over the place.my allergies are horrible.my breathing is rough.but..i'm stocked on my meds.we got plenty of food.i made sure to wash heavy clothes.
Starting in October
I love your vintage stove! It is so cool looking. It's great you still use it. Those were the days when they made things to last! Those days are long gone. 😔
Thanks, Michelle. I love that stove, too.
I wish things were made better today. Now it seems to be all about the bottom line.
I have used my military sleeping bag many times in the past and keep it on stand by. A sleeping bag is an essential. My daughter took it to a mountain camping trip while in the girl scouts. It unfortunately got extremely cold that night and all the other girls were crying in their Minnie Mouse sleeping bags because they were so cold. 35 yrs it has served us well.
I have a crank up radio that gets used in power outages. I also have kerosene heaters ....but I saw kerosene here is now $5.00 a gallon. So I will only revert to that if absolutely necessary. Lol..and that may come.
Early this year I purchased a Berkey water filter for my home. I love it. It seems very similar to yours. I wanted to save from buying bottled water. I take a gallon of water to work every shift. So this has saved me alot.
Excellent video! Great information. I need to purchase a solar power charger for sure!
Excellent, R N! Looks like you are doing the same things Hope and I do to prepare.
We bought the Alexapure system because it filters out everything - including fluoride - with one filter. With the Berkey you have to buy a second filter if you want to take out fluoride. I also bought it on sale. (of course. LOL!)
Enjoyed this video. I own a Jackery 500 watt solar bank. I highly recommend it. I purchased it for camping but would be great in a power outage.
I have a 1907 Edison phonograph with several of the old wax records. It came with the house. ☺
Oh how nice! I too have an old Edison standard cylinder phonograph. It was purchased used by by grandparents during the 1920s - at a farm auction. It still works and I demonstrate it often to visitors. Here's a video of it playing one of their old records. ua-cam.com/video/6y2UjJM9HLo/v-deo.html
Thank you so much
You're welcome, G N.
I missed the live chat! Watching a replay.
way cool!!! love victrolia and want one sooooooooooooo badly!!!
Awesome video series. Thank you so much. If I may add a couple suggestions to the list - some hand and foot warmer packs (HotHands) may come in handy, also some Glow sticks (some last for 8 hours), and maybe a heated blanket or two. I would also recommend the EcoFlow Delta series portable generators for indoor use. Freeze-dried meal pouches (Mountain House) where you just add hot water and easy cleanup afterward. If storing gas for an outside generator, probably a good idea to purchase ethanol-free gas if available.
Since i'm forced to be a shut in.during extreme cold,while we have good weather,i take long walks and hit my area free book bins and load up.i got books for decades right now.i got word search books,sudoku,kenken cards,a few travel size games.i'm set
You are all set, Rochelle!
Definitely know where we need to spend a few of our child tax credit dollars next month. We had so much stuff before we lost it all in the fire. We need so many things that it's been a little overwhelming figuring out where to focus. Thanks to you, I focused on building up an emergency pantry first. Now, time to focus on safety when the lights go out.
Super, C. So sorry to hear about your fire. Glad you are all okay.
@@larryware1 Thanks for your warm wishes! It's been a really hard road back to home. We've been living in a camper since it happened in March 2020. Your channel has really been a big help these last few weeks since I found y'all.
@@camipockets You are SO welcome. Hope you get fully back on your feet soon.
Also you can put the headlamp around a gallon jug of water and it will give you more light in the house as well
I recently bought 3 wind up hand held LED torches that were on clearance just in case the power goes out here in the UK
Excellent. I remember when the hand-crank LED flashlights first came out. They weren't especially bright but were reliable.
I did too. Mine are solar powered too.
2 are for gifts. 1 for me.
Not really bright, but perfect for just walking to the bathroom etc. in the middle of the night, without waking anyone.
🙂 sold on ebay in the uk, by innov8-gb, if you want to take a look.
@@janetlovesjesus100
I have a Solar powered crank flashlight in each Bedroom's Sourhern Window for emergency power outages. Always charged and waiting to be used when needed.
@@susanschneider-baker49 mine are the igadgitz brand, purchased on ebay, in the UK.
If anyone wants to look at them.
Waterproof, hand crank, solar rechargeable and they seem very sturdy.
🙂
My dad (now 77) had a Victrola in my childhood home, and I can never hear ragtime or 40s ‘music hall’ music without thinking about it. 🎶
Lovely video as always. We hardly ever have power outages in Denmark, but you’re making me want to prepare for one nonetheless. 😊
Wonderful, Katrine. Thank you.
Have a victrola, but no needle…. Do you have a good source for attaining such a thing. I can remember my father refinishing the cabinet, one memory I have from my childhood. No needle tho! Any suggestions? I think there are about 8 records in it.
Also, a tip regarding pets and children especially in the bathroom at home. Unattended candles are a no-go! Safety first! So what can you do? Activate and tape a glow stick to the bathroom mirror with clear packing tape. The light glow is perfect for seeing the toilet and sink without full glare of a harsher light. The mirror illuminates the glow stick a little bit brighter in the mirrors reflection. The softer light is good for anyone who doesn’t want to be fully awakened by the bright flashlights.
Antique Phonograph Supply. They sell steel needles. You have to change them often as they wear quickly. It's recommended to change them every play, but I turn them and get about 3 to 4 plays from them.
Thank you for the great videos especially, being prepared for power outages. I live in northwest Ohio so weather and power outages are likely. I have a family heirloom victrola along with a record collection.
Excellent, Katharina!!! Not too many people have victrolas these days. I didn't mention it on the video, but I have my grandparent's 1909 Edison Standard phonograph. It plays cylinder records. It sits on top of our piano in the living room.
Hi Larry and Hope, thanks for all the useful tips to weather power outages. I have been concerned about the same thing since the 1980's so, wanted to share some of my findings.
I have been using lead-acid batteries since 1968, here are their limitations: for best efficiency and life, it is best if you charge and limit current draw to one tenth the amp/hour rating. Never discharge the battery below 50%, underwise the life plummets. At room temperature, with no load connected to the battery, you will have an output voltage of 12.2 volts at 50% charge with a 12 volt battery. When fully charged, the voltage with no load will be 12.7 to 12.9.
The "best bang for the buck" is a 12 volt battery Marine or Deep Cycle lead-acid battery. These are designed to be discharged, whereas a car battery is not. The lowest cost ones are not sealed and require distilled water to be added every so often, just like a car battery.
The 5 volt USB power banks generally have less capacity than the ratings indicate if they are a low cost model, which is about 5,000 mA/hour capacity, no matter what the rating is. The ones with the solar panel(s) don't perform very well. If placed in the sun to recharge, they can overheat. They don't appear to have a regulated charging circuit so, can ruin the internal battery due to over charging it (causing battery swelling). The solar cell puts out no more than 1 watt in full sun so, charge times can take several days if the charging circuit actually works. I suspect the designers of these products assumed the device would always be charged from a phone charger that is plugged into house power.
Getting an LED flashlight with rechargeable batteries is a really good idea, versus flashlight batteries (like AA cells for instance). If power is expected to go out due to an approaching storm, flashlight batteries quickly sell out in the stores. The 18650 Lithium rechargeable battery is the most popular, has the best selection, and price. All low cost 18650 batteries generally have a 1,000 mA/hour capacity, no matter what the ratings say.
Great information, Bill. You've been doing your homework. I have several LED lights that use those wonderful 18650 batteries you mentioned. Love them. I keep a couple of extra sets in case I need extended hours of lighting.
Giddy up! Time goes so slow when your waiting!!
We have a Victrola also! We bought it when we got married (40 years ago :-) ) Got a ton of records for it at Goodwill.
We keep our emergency/power out supplies in a 5 gallon bucket (Orange Home Depot one) with one of the small Harbor Freight LED flashlights taped to the lid. This keeps all the emergency items separate from the "every-day" items. Especially with little ones around, we almost always ended up with dead flashlights when we NEEDED them. There is nothing more frustrating than that! Keeping the emergency lights and supplies separate makes sure they are ready to go when needed. The bucket is very convenient because of the handle. Lights out... grab the bucket and bring it into the living room and unpack. I keep a headlamp on the very top of the supplies. I use the flashlight on the lid to assist with getting the batteries in the headlamp then I'm hands-free from there.
We also take the batteries out of all the items in the bucket and put them in zip-loc bags to prevent them from leaking and creating another "surprise". Surprises are great for birthday parties but terrible for emergency situations. Thanks for the great advice!
We love that you also have a Victrola. We have such fun with ours. I genuinely enjoy the music of the 1920's. Fantastic idea to keep all the emergency supplies in one, large bucket.
Right now,before it gets really bad,stock up on candles.store in the freezer.they burn longer this way.
Oh,hope,picnics.take kitchen sponges,soak them.pop into ziplock baggies and freeze.keeps food cold without leaking water all over.also makes a nifty ice pack
Great info. I'll be using a few of those tips.
Excellent, Four Day!
We have a generator, candles, and a kerosene heater. We have been without electricity two different times for 9 days so we know we have to be prepared.
love you guys thanks 🙏🏿
Thank you, Rhonda! Blessings.
Cooking, own a gas grill? You can cook on it through a power outage. Just have to go outside to use it, it's better than using gas inside. Live in an Apartment and cannot have a grill, the Butane stove you showed is a good one! I have one that I use for cooking and it also can be used for heat. A tank only lasts a couple of hours though so don't over use it for heat! Also a good idea to have extra tanks of Butane for the stove! They also sell adapters to refill the smaller Propane tanks off of a larger one as well as adapters to connect a larger tank to smaller Propane appliances. Good idea to have a supply of new batteries. Make sure you have enough of the correct size, AA, AAA, C, or D.
Hi guys thanks for the show brilliant as usual. Im making up a little emergency kit, we dont have the weather as bad as you.but with the energy crisis who knows whats going to happen. So im prepped. Prepper princess reviews the jackery models on her site
You're welcome, Sj! Yes, I've watched some of Prepper Princess' videos. Excellent information.
Also,disposable eating utensils and canned foods like ravioli,etc.open and eat.no cooking needed.in case power goes out.have a can opener .
Pro tip dorito chips can be used as kindling.so can non dairy powdwered coffee creamer.
Invest in lighters.the didposable ones sold everywhere.waterproof matches.candles.
I'd pitch the tent on top of the bed. Warmer and more comfortable than the floor
I've never tried it but I have heard that you can use Crisco shortening for light and heat. Stick a tapered candle in the center of a can of Crisco shortening and light the candle. How long it will last, will depend on how big of a can it is and how many hours per day you burn it.
My best friend often camps in her van and has used such methods to keep warm. She also had a couple of jackerys and swears by them.
Great video guys. I see Larry got a haircut...👍
Love the old crank victrola too. I wish I had one.
Lard works better. Make sure that the tapered candle is cut from the bottom so that the wick is even with the top of the lard
I enjoyed the video and took notes for the future.
Super, Shellie!
@@larryware1 I'm one that takes notes for everything. I refer back to them, because there's no way I can maintain all of that info at the forefront of my brain. It has helped me so much over the years. I always enjoy your all's videos.
We are having a winter storm
Right now. First snow of the season, we call it a White Out. Now I finally have an excuse to play Christmas music.
Oh my! We're probably due for one in a few weeks here in Peoria.
We have an older home. I have those in my closets and in the hallway.
I recently purchased a solar generator. I tested it and was able to run 2 deep freezers and a fridge for 2-3 days off of it. It has 2400 watt hours. If it's a winter storm, probably don't need to worry about keeping food cold if you have a means to keep it cold outside in a cooler. Mine is a Bluetti. I got 2, 120 watt solar panels that attach with it. It would have gone longer since the weather was nice. I highly recommend it. Total cost was about 1800.00. people could get away with a much smaller/cheaper set up than what I bought. Just bought my kerosene heater too.
Would you all consider doing a video on cooking with a kerosene heater? could you do a pot of beans or something on one?
Yes, anything that will boil can be cooked on a kerosene heater. Our oldest one is perfect for cooking on. I've cooked our breakfast oatmeal on it many times. Our newer Kerosene heater has an extra reflector that keeps the top cool so we can't cook on it. However, it puts out better heat out the front as a result. Your Bluetti system is a little less expensive than a Jackery. I've watched a few UA-cam videos on the system. Jackery just put out a 2000 watt system so, still not quite as much power as a 2400 watt system. Sounds like you are very well prepared for this winter, Michael.
Long johns are also winter PJs in our house!
I'm in western NC a few winter storms tropical storms I always keep baby wipes on hand I went with the Bluetti 150 main reason it has a 2000 rechargeable cycle then still has 80% of battery life where as a Jackery has a 500 and love mine plus price is I think now 899 plus it has a 1500 verses Jackeries 1000 at around same price
Thank you, James. I've been doing more research into the Bluetti systems and they are fabulous. I think they are a better overall value than the Jackery.
Hi🙋🏻♀️. I’m from S. C. My plumber told me when it is cold enough to leave your water dripping, to be sure and leave the HOT and COLD water running at a steady stream. We have had no trouble with cracked pipes since, even in our camper. Hope this helps. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Catch that water for your own use!
i have a set of martha stewart solar lights and the solar part died, so i use the lights inside connected to my solar system for nighttime lighting in my kitchen and living room area thats basically one big room so to speak. i currently have 1 solar panel connected to a 35 amp hour battery with a 300 watt inverter to power low power items. im trying to buy mostly usb powered devices so they can be recharged via solar. or run off solar if needed.
for those who have single pane windows or want extra insulation during winter. put a layer of bubble wrap on your windows like window film and it will keep cold out. i stayed in an unfinished apartment with no heat nor insulation and put bubble wrap on the windows to keep the room warm. one window had a small section broken out near edge and the bubble warp help cover the hole.
buy candles with multiple wicks in them and burn them and they will prove more heat from less candles.
it always pays to be prepared in the long run
Yes it does!
In an emergency situation. .I couldn't care less about what the landlord thinks
.I'll make sure I won't freeze
I have a universal solar battery charger with rechargeable batteries, USB batteries, a Marbero generator with 4 ways to charge it including solar & hand crank. I also have portable solar chargers. Goal Zero has great portable solar gear for power or lighting. Battery operated lamps are good too, especially if they have a rechargeable option as well as alkaline. A water Bob is good for water storage if you have more than one bathroom or another way to store it when full. I also recommend the K-Tor hand crank charger.
On your d.i.y battery set up with an inverter, you should explain d.o.d= depth of discharge on the battery. The one you showed can be safely discharged at 50%. Which is good for people to also know. So they don't come back upset at you all, saying they ruined their battery by discharging it too low, and that you never mentioned that. Just trying to save you the headache for later. There's a good chart or there was, online for specific types of batteries. Plus, from my understanding the 35 amp hours only run around half capacity of rated amp hours, like yours was rated 35 amp hours, so figure at 50% it'll run certain things at only 17.50 amp hours not the full 35 if I am understanding that correctly myself that is? I've tried to learn how these things work and what to expect from them as you mentioned the difference between modified sine wave to pure sine wave inverters. All really good things to know. The one thing you didn't mention on the video with the battery, the inverter, and the charger if the battery is at 50% used load, how long does it take for the battery charger to bring it back up to capacity to use again, say if they ended up charging up the battery with their gas generator and battery charger.
Reflection tape to light up on the wall or floor.
My husband wears long underwear for golf in northern England in the winter and for around the garden in the winter - he says he is never cold!
great content. Am moving north soon and this was so helpful.
I love the spoon holder or ladle rest hanging on the stove. Can you share where u got it?? or can someone chime in if they have seen where it available. Thank you!
I think we probably got it as an estate sale for a couple of dollars. Thank you.
Hi, Vicky. I think that spoon rest belonged to my mother. She gave it to me years ago.
We have a Victrola. Unfortunately we have not been able to find the right arm for it.
My parents used to grade papers by the kerosene lamp light.
Awesome. I have read by the light of our kerosene lamps but found that I'd have to be pretty close to the lamp to do it. My parents both grew up on farms before electrical power was available. They did their school work by Aladdin lamps which put out a light about as bright as an old 60 watt incandescent light bulb.
You stated that your water filtration system works like a Burkey watch a video earlier on the
Burkey systems and found it that it was scam operation. So I would check into the filtration to make sure it does what it's suppose to do. Just giving a heads up.
I still use a couple kerosene lights when the electric goes out.
Fun.
I love how much research Larry invests in products before he buys them, so here is my question for him. Is it more economical to use a rechargable lamp/light rather than using lights in your house, so if I read for an hour in bed should I use my houselhold lighting or a rechargable lamp? Just curious. Thanks
What a great question! I've never thought about that, but, yes, it would most likely be less cost to use rechargeable battery lights for reading. If you can charge them by solar you would be ahead as well.
@@larryware1 Thanks Larry think I will be investing in a solar/wind up lantern for bedtime
It is always more economical to use house powered lamps over rechargeable lamps. However, if the power is out, you will be very glad you have a battery powered light source.
Layer yoga pants or fleece or flannel pajama pants under your jeans.it helps immensely.
Fuzzy socks or boot socks.
Heavy comforters..
Hubs and i have a studio apartment,so we're good on that.
Candles, Candles
How do you feel about the tea candles and terracotta pot heating system? Thank you in advance!
It happen to my cousin,
My fellow viewers,. Walmart is keeping your change if you pay with cash. Take your pennies with you.