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Solar lights work as well. Put them outside during the day and bring them in at night. They'll produce enough light for a hallway or bathroom for several hours. I have a few boxes of solar lights in my preps. Solar lights are better than sitting in total darkness. Thank you, J.R. for this video.
been prepping for a while, did some of these ideas, my kids think I'm crazy doing all this, but I'd rather be ready and not need it than need it and not have items
Good video. I grew up in the south wales valleys in the eighties, and winter power cuts were a regular thing. My dad was well prepared for them, and thanks to him showing the kid me how to work all his emergency eqipment I am as well. It worries me that most people I know now don't even have a basic AA battery torch ready. Sigh.
A lengthy power outage *MIGHT* wake up my wife. I'm fairly well prepared, but it wouldn't hurt to wake her up a little. Thanks, J.R.! Best wishes to you!! 👍
Thank you JR, you really do a good job at getting me ready for just about everything!! I really do appreciate it!! Stay safe out there. God Bless!!!🙏❤️🙏
buy your candle wick in a roll. Get the appropriate wick size for the candle thickness. when using silicone candle molds, have a long length of wick trailing out the bottom of the mold. After you pour your candle, remove the candle when the wax has set. When you pull the candle, the mold will rewick itself with the extra wick you had hanging out the bottom. Now you are ready to pour again. I use a large cotter pin to slip the wick into. The cotter pin lays on top of the mold, suspending the wick tightly in the mold. I get my candle supplies from a company in Hackensack, MN.
I found a mold that separates in half that works well. I also found an empty prescription bottle that made the right size candle, just a little shorter. Not a big deal considering the savings over UCO candles.
I use standard candles in my UCO. Works fine. Saves the time of making them. I used the multivitamin type soluble tablet tubes when I did make my own. Thanks for the valuable and sensible advice. Much appreciated. Stay safe
Yes, and pay attention to the number on them, too. I have a lantern that is '8' (of whatever they measure it in), and the small solar lawn ones are a '1'.
Thanks for another great video JR. one other option to consider is a kerosene Coleman pressure lantern, or converting an old one to use kerosene. The old pressure lanterns take a little knowledge to run safety but they truly last a lifetime. By the way, I’ve yet to encounter a Coleman pump that needs anything other than some light cleaning and some oil on the leather pump cup to keep it pumped up. That, and a spare fuel cap would keep one running for a lifetime. Keep up the great work!
I have to go the cheaper route. I will just have to use more around. There's a video of a forever wick olive oil candle. If cooking oil gets knocked over it goes right out. I plan to make a ton of the inserts and they go in whatever container you want that is flame safe. I have also been making buddy burners in normal size veggie cans, I have two stainless steel utensils holders to go over them. I am thinking the can gets buried in a heat safe baking dish or stainless steel bowl. The sand's weight adds a bit of stability. I have threaded one inch wicks in stainless steel scrubber chucks and those are in cooking oil. All in 1/2 pint canning jars. Loads of wick. With the carbon felt making forever wicks, that's even better. Just a few drops of alcohol on the wick to prime it and on it burns. Oil lamps lit the way for thousands of years. I also have about 2000 hours of tea lights. I want to get solar walk way lights to use also in the summer. Chargeable light bulbs.
Hi JR! I have to say, your candle making ordeal made me really appreciate Dollar Tree Emergency Candles! LOL! Just picking on you a little! And yes, I know, dollar store candles won't fit.
We'd be fine if things went south at this very moment...like, forever. We live in a 150+ year-old farmhouse. We're geared with a nearly inexhaustible amount of propane, firewood, kerosene, candlemaking wax, etc. A couple of solar panels for fridge(s), and freezers. I can live in a modern-day primitive state til I go home to The Lord.
Believe a Coleman dual fuel lantern ( uses gas) is a great prepping item. Lots of aged gas gonna be around in an extended emergency. Cooking stoves have dual fuel options too. Fumes a bit toxic, but cover your cooking dish and it manageable.
Our power was just out for two days here in the northeast - like 6" of snow shouldn't be a big deal, but this was really heavy snow. Anyway, thousands out of power. And my power company is extremely poor at letting anyone know how long it might be, or what the cause is. So, I just thought there'd been an MVA and a car hit a pole. Then it went on, and all I'd get is a recording saying they knew my power was out. Anyway, out for two days. Fortunately, I have been buying some small Jackeries, and got an Ecoflow Delta a few weeks ago for 40-percent off. Funny, I never got a kero lantern out or lit a candle. I have 'twinkle' lights strung around the kitchen and living room that I use in the evening anyway (love that atmosphere), and the kero heater gives off light, too. I had snow to pack milk, mayo, etc., in in coolers. The outside temp was refrig temperature at first, then it got warmer. I used the dual-fuel generator on propane (so far we've never dirtied the gas tank up with gas) a few times a day to keep the freezers cold and run the well to keep animals watered. I always have five or six buckets of water sitting around to rotate through in the barn. I kept track of how much kero the kerosene heater used, and how much propane the generator used so I know for future reference. My main problem was trying to get to the manure pile. Hubby wasn't home to run the snow blower. So, I cleaned stalls and kept the dirty bedding in wheelbarrows, manure tubs, etc. I'm so glad that there is such a thing as Jackery and Ecoflow - this is my first outage with these, and what a difference. The next thing I'll buy is one big enough to run the refrigerator in the house. Edited t add: I also have a bunch of solar lights. I keep them charged up, but mainly went along with a headlamp in the barn for chores in the morning, twinkle lights in the house unless I needed more light to cook (gas), but normally during a blackout I rely on those many solar lights. Have a place to hang the lantern-style ones up over the stove and sink.
It's only a matter of time, and unfortunately, I don't think our grid's going to make it more than 5 years due to the current magnetic pole shift and our ever depleting magnetosphere. Thanks again J.R! You're doin God's work brother!
I have two of the UCO Candleliers (the one that holds the three candles), for some reason mine like to leak wax, if mine didn't leak wax I'd like them a bit more.
In Sweden, or at least in my hometown-we get compensation from the electric company if there's a power outage that last longer than half a day. Is that a thing in the US?
@@diypreppertv In case you are wondering it's (in dollars) around 108 for half a day, 240 for a whole day, 360 for two and so on. Keep up your good work, love the channel.
I’ve never made candles before but the candles I have and the candles I was going to made, the tabs are glued to the bottom of the jars I have. I was thinking of putting high temp glue in the tab and using a short metal straw to push the tab to the bottom? Would that work?
Such a good idea to get the moulds for the candle lantern candles. We really enjoy making candles can’t believe it hasn’t crossed our mind to do that. Another great informative video. Will miss these if shtf - praying cool heads prevail 🙏
I’ve never made candles before but the candles I have and the candles I was going to made, the tabs are glued to the bottom of the jars I have. I was thinking of putting high temp glue in the tab and using a short metal straw to push the tab to the bottom? Would that work?
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Solar lights work as well. Put them outside during the day and bring them in at night. They'll produce enough light for a hallway or bathroom for several hours. I have a few boxes of solar lights in my preps. Solar lights are better than sitting in total darkness. Thank you, J.R. for this video.
been prepping for a while, did some of these ideas, my kids think I'm crazy doing all this, but I'd rather be ready and not need it than need it and not have items
Thanks for watching!
Haha mine too, and I say the same thing
Good video. I grew up in the south wales valleys in the eighties, and winter power cuts were a regular thing. My dad was well prepared for them, and thanks to him showing the kid me how to work all his emergency eqipment I am as well. It worries me that most people I know now don't even have a basic AA battery torch ready. Sigh.
Yep. A lot of people live with their heads in the sand. My dad and both grandfathers taught me a lot. Thanks for watching Gavin!
A lengthy power outage *MIGHT* wake up my wife. I'm fairly well prepared, but it wouldn't hurt to wake her up a little. Thanks, J.R.!
Best wishes to you!! 👍
Thank you Karl!
Thank you JR, you really do a good job at getting me ready for just about everything!! I really do appreciate it!! Stay safe out there. God Bless!!!🙏❤️🙏
Thank you!
buy your candle wick in a roll. Get the appropriate wick size for the candle thickness. when using silicone candle molds, have a long length of wick trailing out the bottom of the mold. After you pour your candle, remove the candle when the wax has set. When you pull the candle, the mold will rewick itself with the extra wick you had hanging out the bottom. Now you are ready to pour again. I use a large cotter pin to slip the wick into. The cotter pin lays on top of the mold, suspending the wick tightly in the mold. I get my candle supplies from a company in Hackensack, MN.
I found a mold that separates in half that works well. I also found an empty prescription bottle that made the right size candle, just a little shorter. Not a big deal considering the savings over UCO candles.
I use standard candles in my UCO. Works fine. Saves the time of making them. I used the multivitamin type soluble tablet tubes when I did make my own.
Thanks for the valuable and sensible advice. Much appreciated.
Stay safe
Appreciate the tutorial.
I haven't seen you in my feed forever, but this subject was on my mind today, so it was fortuitous that the video popped up.
I'm glad to see you back! I try to publish weekly, but sometimes my videos don't get shown to everyone. Thanks for watching!
I re-melted my candles that were tunneling into cleaned out olive jars. Thin and tall jars. They should not tunnel now.
Solar lawn lights. Good ones last all night.
Yes, and pay attention to the number on them, too. I have a lantern that is '8' (of whatever they measure it in), and the small solar lawn ones are a '1'.
Thanks for another great video JR. one other option to consider is a kerosene Coleman pressure lantern, or converting an old one to use kerosene. The old pressure lanterns take a little knowledge to run safety but they truly last a lifetime. By the way, I’ve yet to encounter a Coleman pump that needs anything other than some light cleaning and some oil on the leather pump cup to keep it pumped up. That, and a spare fuel cap would keep one running for a lifetime. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for sharing!
I'm also a big Coleman fan!
Another great video JR...I always appreciate the comparisons as well as your attention to safety. Much appreciated. God bless 🙏🏽
Thank you Jonathan!
I have to go the cheaper route. I will just have to use more around. There's a video of a forever wick olive oil candle. If cooking oil gets knocked over it goes right out. I plan to make a ton of the inserts and they go in whatever container you want that is flame safe. I have also been making buddy burners in normal size veggie cans, I have two stainless steel utensils holders to go over them. I am thinking the can gets buried in a heat safe baking dish or stainless steel bowl. The sand's weight adds a bit of stability. I have threaded one inch wicks in stainless steel scrubber chucks and those are in cooking oil. All in 1/2 pint canning jars. Loads of wick. With the carbon felt making forever wicks, that's even better. Just a few drops of alcohol on the wick to prime it and on it burns. Oil lamps lit the way for thousands of years. I also have about 2000 hours of tea lights. I want to get solar walk way lights to use also in the summer. Chargeable light bulbs.
The ideas. I am blind, so I live in the dark all the time, but I do think about my sided family so I always have some stuff for them.
Great video. Thanks buddy.
Robert
Thank you Robert!
Good call on the molds for the UCO candles. Going to get one.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video!
You're welcome Richard! Thanks for watching!
Hi JR! I have to say, your candle making ordeal made me really appreciate Dollar Tree Emergency Candles! LOL! Just picking on you a little! And yes, I know, dollar store candles won't fit.
🙏 gracias
We'd be fine if things went south at this very moment...like, forever. We live in a 150+ year-old farmhouse. We're geared with a nearly inexhaustible amount of propane, firewood, kerosene, candlemaking wax, etc. A couple of solar panels for fridge(s), and freezers. I can live in a modern-day primitive state til I go home to The Lord.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Believe a Coleman dual fuel lantern ( uses gas) is a great prepping item. Lots of aged gas gonna be around in an extended emergency. Cooking stoves have dual fuel options too. Fumes a bit toxic, but cover your cooking dish and it manageable.
Get a few bs007 victron o rings the taps on mine started weeping they were perished
Our power was just out for two days here in the northeast - like 6" of snow shouldn't be a big deal, but this was really heavy snow. Anyway, thousands out of power. And my power company is extremely poor at letting anyone know how long it might be, or what the cause is. So, I just thought there'd been an MVA and a car hit a pole. Then it went on, and all I'd get is a recording saying they knew my power was out. Anyway, out for two days. Fortunately, I have been buying some small Jackeries, and got an Ecoflow Delta a few weeks ago for 40-percent off. Funny, I never got a kero lantern out or lit a candle. I have 'twinkle' lights strung around the kitchen and living room that I use in the evening anyway (love that atmosphere), and the kero heater gives off light, too. I had snow to pack milk, mayo, etc., in in coolers. The outside temp was refrig temperature at first, then it got warmer. I used the dual-fuel generator on propane (so far we've never dirtied the gas tank up with gas) a few times a day to keep the freezers cold and run the well to keep animals watered. I always have five or six buckets of water sitting around to rotate through in the barn. I kept track of how much kero the kerosene heater used, and how much propane the generator used so I know for future reference. My main problem was trying to get to the manure pile. Hubby wasn't home to run the snow blower. So, I cleaned stalls and kept the dirty bedding in wheelbarrows, manure tubs, etc. I'm so glad that there is such a thing as Jackery and Ecoflow - this is my first outage with these, and what a difference. The next thing I'll buy is one big enough to run the refrigerator in the house. Edited t add: I also have a bunch of solar lights. I keep them charged up, but mainly went along with a headlamp in the barn for chores in the morning, twinkle lights in the house unless I needed more light to cook (gas), but normally during a blackout I rely on those many solar lights. Have a place to hang the lantern-style ones up over the stove and sink.
Thank you.
great information, thanks for sharing
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Crayon wax works well for home made candles, no problem with strange smells (at least not yet)
Thanks for sharing!
May YAH Bless
Candle making!
Yep! Thanks for watching!
It's only a matter of time, and unfortunately, I don't think our grid's going to make it more than 5 years due to the current magnetic pole shift and our ever depleting magnetosphere. Thanks again J.R! You're doin God's work brother!
Thank you Corey!
I have two of the UCO Candleliers (the one that holds the three candles), for some reason mine like to leak wax, if mine didn't leak wax I'd like them a bit more.
Thanks for watching Robert!
Yeah, the UCO stuff is hit and miss. Great product when you’ve got a working one, though!
Question Are regular batteries we use in our flashlights,radios etc EMP proof?
In Sweden, or at least in my hometown-we get compensation from the electric company if there's a power outage that last longer than half a day. Is that a thing in the US?
Nope. We just have to deal with it. Thanks for watching!
@@diypreppertv In case you are wondering it's (in dollars) around 108 for half a day, 240 for a whole day, 360 for two and so on.
Keep up your good work, love the channel.
Thank you!
ha! they probably raise the rates to pay for clean-up or damaged equiptment.
Nope. Sweden is far more progressive than the USA in practically every meaningful way.
Old candles, toilet paper cardboard roll.....GET only real quality wick though.
Good video thanks
You're welcome!
Great information
Thank you!
Coleman makes a 700 lumen kerosene lantern.
OOO YES THKS BE SAFE
Thank you David!
I’ve never made candles before but the candles I have and the candles I was going to made, the tabs are glued to the bottom of the jars I have. I was thinking of putting high temp glue in the tab and using a short metal straw to push the tab to the bottom? Would that work?
Do you think you could use crayons to make wax candles?
Crayons are good for coloring the white wax for candle making
Do not loose faith in God. He will always help you
Such a good idea to get the moulds for the candle lantern candles. We really enjoy making candles can’t believe it hasn’t crossed our mind to do that. Another great informative video.
Will miss these if shtf - praying cool heads prevail 🙏
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Fantastic video thank you
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
I’ve never made candles before but the candles I have and the candles I was going to made, the tabs are glued to the bottom of the jars I have. I was thinking of putting high temp glue in the tab and using a short metal straw to push the tab to the bottom? Would that work?