Ana Many years ago when my wife was dying of cancer i got a petrol generator so we could keep everything running if the power went out, One day the power did go out but mine was still on, I went outside see what was going on and the sub station a few doors down had gone bang but a neighbour across the road said has you power gone out i said no mine is still on should of seen him he was so confused why i was the only house that still had power 😁😆🤣😛 What i just said is very true.
Ana when you want any candle to burn very long..... It's give and take a little..... You can cut the wick off just a bit...... Ok then the flame is less and the light it gives is also less but the burntime is way longer
Hi Ana, after your warning about rolling blackout in your last video the inevitable happened. In the early hours of Friday I woke to hear my wife’s bipap machine bleeping because we had lost power. This meant that my wife wasn’t getting the extra boost to her lungs that she needs to keep oxygenated. Fortunately, a few months ago we bought a portable generator, so I could connect her machine to that. I advise anyone with similar health issues to invest in one of these generators, they are an actual life saver. We are in Block P, which covers Chester, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North Wales. I contacted Scottish Power to report the outage and was informed that it was an unexpected occurrence for our area involving a cable fault on the high voltage network. However, when I looked on the Block P map, every area was out. It sounds a bit dodgy to me.
Bought my garden solar lights from Poundland for £1.50 each. Unscrew the stick then you can use them on a desk. I bought lots, charged them in a sunny day and turned them off to save for later usage.
Over the last 6 months or so, every time I do a Temu order, I always add two or three solar strip lights. I use them on a daily basis, they're dotted all round the house. On an evening, if I pop in and out of the kitchen, which I do about 20 times a night, lolz, I never have to turn the proper light on, all these little solar strip lights come on as soon as I walk in. They're bright and fabulous, and go off when I leave the room. I also have them in bathroom, corridors, bedroom, but not enough of them in each room just yet. I'm working on it. The charge lasts about a week, and I recharge them on the windowsills, so there's always some in rotation charging up every day whilst others in use. They range in price from 88p to £1.60, depending what size you get. I always hunt for cheapest prices as they vary wildly. I ordered two four-inch long ones last night for 88p haha. Bargain. But I highly recommend these, they'd be brilliant in a power outage. If you keep them turned on, they last about 2-3 hours. But what I use them for, they're on for 30 seconds at a time, before they automatically turn off, so they last a good week or more. Free light, you've gotta love that, hey.
only cover a freezer if there is no power to it. when a freezer is running the walls are where the heat is disipated. a blanket could cause the unit to work harder or even overheat.
Ana this is such amazing timing ! I just saw you in the UK are about to catch a huge storm with High winds . This is why Prepping is so essential and you make what to do so simple. ❤ you help so many. Thank you.
I don't think you mentioned hot water bottles. If you can heat water (eg with portable gas stove) then hot water bottles are great for staying warm on the sofa and in bed in the absence of normal heating. Recommend having two per person.
@@AnasFoodLifestyle That's a good point. I use them regularly (in winter) and have never burned myself but I can see the risk when filling. There does seem to be at least one product intended to make it safer but not sure how well it works.
You can get a simmer plate for the gas camp cooker, for low heat simmering. Just make sure the flame is not so low it goes out. I got one for under a tenner. Also, Home Bargains has a variety of dry shampoos, from 99p-2.99. In case of no water for washing hair.
Very timely video Ana and congrats on the 10k subs 👍🏼 I'm the opposite of you, I'm a great fan of tealight candles as they are cheap and can last up to 8 hours, I have smaller versions of your big candle lantern to house (and protect) mine. Another good idea is the "Yankee" style candle in a jar things, they protect the flame and have the added benefit of having a scent. ALDI are selling "Hotel" candles (candle in an open jar) at the moment with burn for 100 hours, costing £10. For the torch's and lanterns, I would go with battery ones rather that USB ones as battery's can be swapped out if the go flat, team them up with some rechargeable battery's (bit more expensive, but they will last for years and work out cheaper in the long run) and a charger and you are good to go. Check out your water supply, I live in a flat which gets the water pumped up to the floors, so no power equals no water for me (and that includes the toilet 😞) We are due to have storm Ashley visit parts of the UK tomorrow (Sunday 20th) complete with high winds and possible power outs due to trees on the power lines
Being someone who has a large aquarium fish tank at home, powercuts are a worry. so I am passing on tips here for anyone who has a coldwater tank but is unsure what to do. i have a battery operated spare airpump that uses 2 size D batteries that are rechargeable ones ( i can recharge the batteries via usb powerbank or solar generator in their charger cradle) i have more than one set so i can use some and charge some etc i plug my filter into a solar generator ( its a small 372kwh one) and when the generator is charging i use a smaller spare usb powered filter that runs off powerbanks. so those keep the tank filtered and keep the water oxygenated and keep the water moving.. Also in a winter powercut i wrap the tank in the thermowrap stuff (silver both sides bubble wrap insulation) and put a large heavy blanket over it and every few hours keep an eye on the tank thermometer. and add extra blankets if needed. If you don't have a generator then try to have some large capacity powerbanks, the usb filter and a usb small airpump. Hope this info may help :)
I had to laugh at myself the other day, I have numerous batteries candles torches and headlamps for power cuts,(and camping), but the electric went off the other evening as i forgot to top up the meter😂 trying to find all my emergency lighting during this blackout was laughable😂 I now have the spares in every room but when it is dark you become very disorientated and finding them is a problem on its own😂😂be prepared people unlike me😂😂😂
There's emergency light bulbs with built-in battery on eBay that screw into normal light bulb fittings and switch on automatically if the tripswitch goes or power fails to your home completely, I thought I'd bought duds because they switch on and off normally 😅
@@davidgraemesmith1980 I know i thought i was prepared but finding them in the dark was hilarious🤣 i have so many lights and candles just in case but as i said the lights went out and i just laughed🤣🤣
I have fitted battery powered "light switch's" - branded "Prism LED light switch" - next to every mains light switch in my flat for this very reason. As I know the position of the light switch's, locating the LED ones are easy in the dark 🙂 I got mine from the "pound" store for £2.15, complete with 3 AAA battery's (used till dead then swapped out for rechargeable)
I bought a small tin of luminous paint, and have painted it on the torches, headlights and anything else like match boxes so you can see where they are. You could even do dots on the walls to point you in the direction you need to go.
Hello Ana , i'd just like to add here for others . The Summit stove you're showing on the table , it's being released under several names . I think the one i have is Hi Gear , but anyway that's immaterial . What i wanted to add is that one release name has also released a heater that uses the same fuel source , the gaz canister you also showed . Now the heater is very good , but a word to the wise , the bottle will only last around 2-3 hours depending on the heat setting . I have one for camping , and yes it did heat a fairly large tent , but in my case the bottle only lasted 3 hours , on a very low setting . They are self contained (like the stove) and very handy , but not the be all , end all type of unit . Ana , i've not seen your other video yet due to the pressures of work , despite it being on my watch list since you released it (ha ha guess where i'm going now) , Wednesday i think it was . As it happens i've been working in this area anyway , in the main for camping , yet i didn't know of this plan . I did suspect something like this may be on the cards at some point , but my guess was it will be when they find out solar won't work to the extent they are pinning their hopes on , say a few years from now . I know the grid is under a huge strain , and i was hoping to have the Motorhome up and running by the end of this year , which would solve a great many problems in one foul stroke . Unfortunately , that will not be happening (again due to work pressures) , so now i need to look outside the box , as they say . Even so , i'm still pretty well placed , but i may bring some planned purchases forward a little to cover the gaps .
On the subject of lighting, those powerbanks can charge several "work tool" 18V or similar battery packs and for the "well known" tool ranges many have really decent, powerful lights that run off those same batteries - this saves money as you are using the same batteries as work tools and they can be recharged several times and run for hours .... worth considering.
@@markritacco270 Yeah, this is something thats kinda been around since the Obama admin when alot of this nonsense started , the problem is getting the actual trigger pullers to do what they need them to do , of young 19 year old PVT's see thier unit killing Americans , then the leadership will have to worry about another concept called " Fragging" not good However it does authorize the collection of intelligence against Americans and I think that might have been an another goal of thiers US Army 20 year vet
The little usb lights that are a bulb the size of a walnut with a usb at one end don't drain powerbanks the way the bigger lights do. They just go in the usb socket on the front. They give off quite a bit of light,and if you need to visit the bathroom you can just take the powerbank with you instead of having to disconnect rigged-up lights. I got 2 off ebay for less than £5. I live near a harbour so I always save some clean water in my filter jug and kettle incase the water supply is interrupted.
Thanks for this. So, if a full freezer will be good for 48hrs do you know how long it needs to be running again in order to give you another 48hrs with no power? I do have a generator but am thinking that eeking out the fuel may be a good idea.
@@AnasFoodLifestyle thanks for that it's useful info. Don't know if you've covered diesel heaters. I'm on year two with mine & it's great. I use it during the day before lighting the stove & it costs me about a quid in diesel. You can buy them for a little over £100 but would allow an extra £100 for various bits & bobs you may need. Be sure to 'exhaust' it properly tho & have a carbon monoxide meter. They are 12v but I use an inverter to mains power as have a generator. Thanks again .... always a shame we need to prepare for such things tho.
I have one but don’t fancy siting outside in rain for ages trying to boil the smallest amount of water. They are good for lonsine camping but unfortunately not when you have a family with children
@@AnasFoodLifestyle I completely see your point, but as the world is sleep walking into World War 3 , having a cooker that basically can run on any solid fuel is a superb option. I resume that the reason you bought one.
It's worth getting registered with the Priority Services Register with the utility companies: if you rely on medical equipment, are handicapped, elderly, & have young children.. The info says they can provide hot meals and even help get vulnerable customers into hotels. Many medical devices have rechargeable batteries which can run for several hours, and you can buy spare batteries. The specialist nurses gave out information in 2022 and will again if supply is threatened, if necessary bringing some patients into hospital where there are generators. Having just skipped to this from videos showing families in war zones with no utilities for weeks and months I am feeling extremely blessed to have only the first world problems of a few hours disconnected. . I shall make a point of regularly plugging in the rechargeable lights and be mindful of keeping the floor clear of bags and other random stuff that could easily be a trip hazard if navigating by torch light..or worse still by candlelight🔥😬
Very good point , they also need power for the pumps to circulate the water . A gaz hob will still work (at least ours does) , but very often the ignitors won't , so will need manual ignition .
Most people with solar arrays and batteries think they have a fallback power supply. THEY DO NOT, there needs to have a changeover switch to keep the supply independent and nearly all makers will NOT allow the facility.
Your’e a star Ana, thank you for your no nonsense approach without being patronising for newbees to prepping, keep em coming.
Thank you 🥰🥰everyone has to start somewhere, I’m here to help 😊
Ana Many years ago when my wife was dying of cancer i got a petrol generator so we could keep everything running if the power went out, One day the power did go out but mine was still on, I went outside see what was going on and the sub station a few doors down had gone bang but a neighbour across the road said has you power gone out i said no mine is still on should of seen him he was so confused why i was the only house that still had power 😁😆🤣😛 What i just said is very true.
Ana when you want any candle to burn very long..... It's give and take a little..... You can cut the wick off just a bit...... Ok then the flame is less and the light it gives is also less but the burntime is way longer
Hi Ana, after your warning about rolling blackout in your last video the inevitable happened. In the early hours of Friday I woke to hear my wife’s bipap machine bleeping because we had lost power. This meant that my wife wasn’t getting the extra boost to her lungs that she needs to keep oxygenated. Fortunately, a few months ago we bought a portable generator, so I could connect her machine to that. I advise anyone with similar health issues to invest in one of these generators, they are an actual life saver. We are in Block P, which covers Chester, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North Wales. I contacted Scottish Power to report the outage and was informed that it was an unexpected occurrence for our area involving a cable fault on the high voltage network. However, when I looked on the Block P map, every area was out. It sounds a bit dodgy to me.
One of the reasons that I got one, for my CPAP machine
Bought my garden solar lights from Poundland for £1.50 each. Unscrew the stick then you can use them on a desk. I bought lots, charged them in a sunny day and turned them off to save for later usage.
Over the last 6 months or so, every time I do a Temu order, I always add two or three solar strip lights.
I use them on a daily basis, they're dotted all round the house. On an evening, if I pop in and out of the kitchen, which I do about 20 times a night, lolz, I never have to turn the proper light on, all these little solar strip lights come on as soon as I walk in. They're bright and fabulous, and go off when I leave the room.
I also have them in bathroom, corridors, bedroom, but not enough of them in each room just yet. I'm working on it.
The charge lasts about a week, and I recharge them on the windowsills, so there's always some in rotation charging up every day whilst others in use. They range in price from 88p to £1.60, depending what size you get. I always hunt for cheapest prices as they vary wildly. I ordered two four-inch long ones last night for 88p haha. Bargain. But I highly recommend these, they'd be brilliant in a power outage.
If you keep them turned on, they last about 2-3 hours.
But what I use them for, they're on for 30 seconds at a time, before they automatically turn off, so they last a good week or more.
Free light, you've gotta love that, hey.
only cover a freezer if there is no power to it. when a freezer is running the walls are where the heat is disipated. a blanket could cause the unit to work harder or even overheat.
Home Bargains had the packs of 4 gas cans at £4.49 this week .
A freezer does no need power continuously or a fridge so you can work around these electric items with a small genarator.
Ana this is such amazing timing ! I just saw you in the UK are about to catch a huge storm with High winds . This is why Prepping is so essential and you make what to do so simple. ❤ you help so many. Thank you.
Thank you 😊😊 glad it’s helping people 😁
@@danam.8709 yes it's a good size - lm not sure any of us will remain dry
I don't think you mentioned hot water bottles. If you can heat water (eg with portable gas stove) then hot water bottles are great for staying warm on the sofa and in bed in the absence of normal heating. Recommend having two per person.
No sorry I didn’t. I know of few people who burned themselves filling it up in outages so can’t recommend
@@AnasFoodLifestyle That's a good point. I use them regularly (in winter) and have never burned myself but I can see the risk when filling. There does seem to be at least one product intended to make it safer but not sure how well it works.
❤❤❤❤❤ much appreciated Ana.
Most people don't understand that when the electric goes off there gas boilers won't work either, Always have a back up.
I know, no heating will work unless it’s a wood burner
@@AnasFoodLifestyle Or a diesel heater run of a power bank ;)
You can get a simmer plate for the gas camp cooker, for low heat simmering. Just make sure the flame is not so low it goes out. I got one for under a tenner. Also, Home Bargains has a variety of dry shampoos, from 99p-2.99. In case of no water for washing hair.
This is why I have 3 buddy heaters, along with a gas and solar generator.
Had a 9 hrs power out early this year in London, from afternoon to mid night. I slept through it. 😂😂😂
Good reason to catch up in sleep 😊
This was really good - many thanks! 😊👍🏴
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Thanks Ana. Great info, especially re the fridge and freezer.
Thank you Steve 🥰
Very timely video Ana and congrats on the 10k subs 👍🏼
I'm the opposite of you, I'm a great fan of tealight candles as they are cheap and can last up to 8 hours, I have smaller versions of your big candle lantern to house (and protect) mine.
Another good idea is the "Yankee" style candle in a jar things, they protect the flame and have the added benefit of having a scent. ALDI are selling "Hotel" candles (candle in an open jar) at the moment with burn for 100 hours, costing £10.
For the torch's and lanterns, I would go with battery ones rather that USB ones as battery's can be swapped out if the go flat, team them up with some rechargeable battery's (bit more expensive, but they will last for years and work out cheaper in the long run) and a charger and you are good to go.
Check out your water supply, I live in a flat which gets the water pumped up to the floors, so no power equals no water for me (and that includes the toilet 😞)
We are due to have storm Ashley visit parts of the UK tomorrow (Sunday 20th) complete with high winds and possible power outs due to trees on the power lines
Being someone who has a large aquarium fish tank at home, powercuts are a worry. so I am passing on tips here for anyone who has a coldwater tank but is unsure what to do.
i have a battery operated spare airpump that uses 2 size D batteries that are rechargeable ones ( i can recharge the batteries via usb powerbank or solar generator in their charger cradle) i have more than one set so i can use some and charge some etc
i plug my filter into a solar generator ( its a small 372kwh one) and when the generator is charging i use a smaller spare usb powered filter that runs off powerbanks.
so those keep the tank filtered and keep the water oxygenated and keep the water moving..
Also in a winter powercut i wrap the tank in the thermowrap stuff (silver both sides bubble wrap insulation) and put a large heavy blanket over it and every few hours keep an eye on the tank thermometer. and add extra blankets if needed.
If you don't have a generator then try to have some large capacity powerbanks, the usb filter and a usb small airpump.
Hope this info may help :)
Thank you for sharing 😊
Ana This will sound odd but i like it when the power goes out i do like the dark.
The dark does bring piece in a weird way so totally get it
@@AnasFoodLifestylepeace
Thanks for the advice Ana very much appreciated. I get the feeling that next year will be a bad year so am prepping now.
I had to laugh at myself the other day, I have numerous batteries candles torches and headlamps for power cuts,(and camping), but the electric went off the other evening as i forgot to top up the meter😂 trying to find all my emergency lighting during this blackout was laughable😂 I now have the spares in every room but when it is dark you become very disorientated and finding them is a problem on its own😂😂be prepared people unlike me😂😂😂
There's emergency light bulbs with built-in battery on eBay that screw into normal light bulb fittings and switch on automatically if the tripswitch goes or power fails to your home completely, I thought I'd bought duds because they switch on and off normally 😅
@@davidgraemesmith1980 I know i thought i was prepared but finding them in the dark was hilarious🤣 i have so many lights and candles just in case but as i said the lights went out and i just laughed🤣🤣
I have fitted battery powered "light switch's" - branded "Prism LED light switch" - next to every mains light switch in my flat for this very reason.
As I know the position of the light switch's, locating the LED ones are easy in the dark 🙂
I got mine from the "pound" store for £2.15, complete with 3 AAA battery's (used till dead then swapped out for rechargeable)
I bought a small tin of luminous paint, and have painted it on the torches, headlights and anything else like match boxes so you can see where they are. You could even do dots on the walls to point you in the direction you need to go.
@@dominique8233 Neat idea 👍🏼
Hello Ana , i'd just like to add here for others . The Summit stove you're showing on the table , it's being released under several names . I think the one i have is Hi Gear , but anyway that's immaterial . What i wanted to add is that one release name has also released a heater that uses the same fuel source , the gaz canister you also showed . Now the heater is very good , but a word to the wise , the bottle will only last around 2-3 hours depending on the heat setting . I have one for camping , and yes it did heat a fairly large tent , but in my case the bottle only lasted 3 hours , on a very low setting . They are self contained (like the stove) and very handy , but not the be all , end all type of unit .
Ana , i've not seen your other video yet due to the pressures of work , despite it being on my watch list since you released it (ha ha guess where i'm going now) , Wednesday i think it was . As it happens i've been working in this area anyway , in the main for camping , yet i didn't know of this plan . I did suspect something like this may be on the cards at some point , but my guess was it will be when they find out solar won't work to the extent they are pinning their hopes on , say a few years from now . I know the grid is under a huge strain , and i was hoping to have the Motorhome up and running by the end of this year , which would solve a great many problems in one foul stroke . Unfortunately , that will not be happening (again due to work pressures) , so now i need to look outside the box , as they say . Even so , i'm still pretty well placed , but i may bring some planned purchases forward a little to cover the gaps .
Last Winter, we had months of rain.
How on earth can we do solar, as the skies were grey all day
If it’s sunlight solar then your rite we can’t, but a lot of things are daylight solar, there’s a difference, think of a camper van 💯🙏
On the subject of lighting, those powerbanks can charge several "work tool" 18V or similar battery packs and for the "well known" tool ranges many have really decent, powerful lights that run off those same batteries - this saves money as you are using the same batteries as work tools and they can be recharged several times and run for hours .... worth considering.
Got me a 38 Caliber pistol on friday and might go back for more ! Buckle up for the rest of 2024! Thanks Ana !
I wish we can buy things here like that 😕 only crossbows and air rifles
Better be careful where you point it if the power goes out 🙂
Military Authorized to Use Lethal Force Against Americans?
DOD DIRECTIVE 5240.01
@@markritacco270 Yeah, this is something thats kinda been around since the Obama admin when alot of this nonsense started , the problem is getting the actual trigger pullers to do what they need them to do , of young 19 year old PVT's see thier unit killing Americans , then the leadership will have to worry about another concept called " Fragging" not good
However it does authorize the collection of intelligence against Americans and I think that might have been an another goal of thiers
US Army 20 year vet
Got a shotgun with 20 round drum .
The little usb lights that are a bulb the size of a walnut with a usb at one end don't drain powerbanks the way the bigger lights do. They just go in the usb socket on the front. They give off quite a bit of light,and if you need to visit the bathroom you can just take the powerbank with you instead of having to disconnect rigged-up lights. I got 2 off ebay for less than £5.
I live near a harbour so I always save some clean water in my filter jug and kettle incase the water supply is interrupted.
Thanks Ana, don't forget the wind-up radio.
Yes, I have one but o didn’t mention as it was a basic preps for beginners for few hrs outage
@@AnasFoodLifestyleno point,. There won’t be any news communication from anywhere let alone tunes!😂
Thanks for this. So, if a full freezer will be good for 48hrs do you know how long it needs to be running again in order to give you another 48hrs with no power? I do have a generator but am thinking that eeking out the fuel may be a good idea.
4to8 hrs depending on ambient temp and freezer efficiency
@@AnasFoodLifestyle thanks for that it's useful info. Don't know if you've covered diesel heaters. I'm on year two with mine & it's great. I use it during the day before lighting the stove & it costs me about a quid in diesel. You can buy them for a little over £100 but would allow an extra £100 for various bits & bobs you may need. Be sure to 'exhaust' it properly tho & have a carbon monoxide meter. They are 12v but I use an inverter to mains power as have a generator. Thanks again .... always a shame we need to prepare for such things tho.
Get a Kelly kettle, as they run on any solid fuel from twigs to cardboard.
I have one but don’t fancy siting outside in rain for ages trying to boil the smallest amount of water. They are good for lonsine camping but unfortunately not when you have a family with children
@@AnasFoodLifestyle I completely see your point, but as the world is sleep walking into World War 3 , having a cooker that basically can run on any solid fuel is a superb option.
I resume that the reason you bought one.
The excuse for light interruption is an excuse to introduce digital currency of the feature.
Thanks Ana,can I share your videos about power cuts?
Of course 😊
Many thanks Ana❤
It's worth getting registered with the Priority Services Register with the utility companies: if you rely on medical equipment, are handicapped, elderly, & have young children..
The info says they can provide hot meals and even help get vulnerable customers into hotels.
Many medical devices have rechargeable batteries which can run for several hours, and you can buy spare batteries.
The specialist nurses gave out information in 2022 and will again if supply is threatened, if necessary bringing some patients into hospital where there are generators.
Having just skipped to this from videos showing families in war zones with no utilities for weeks and months I am feeling extremely blessed to have only the first world problems of a few hours disconnected. . I shall make a point of regularly plugging in the rechargeable lights and be mindful of keeping the floor clear of bags and other random stuff that could easily be a trip hazard if navigating by torch light..or worse still by candlelight🔥😬
How do you register for it? Mum lives on her own and relies on Careline.TY.
@@culdesac8339 it seems you need to contact each of your service suppliers.
Gas boilers need power to function 😅
Very good point , they also need power for the pumps to circulate the water . A gaz hob will still work (at least ours does) , but very often the ignitors won't , so will need manual ignition .
@@mickey1299😄👍🏼🤣
Most people with solar arrays and batteries think they have a fallback power supply. THEY DO NOT, there needs to have a changeover switch to keep the supply independent and nearly all makers will NOT allow the facility.
That’s why having individual power generators and panels are way forward. We don’t rely or owe anyone anything with our panels and generators
@@AnasFoodLifestylehow do we sort a switchover? 🙄 I also went individual and independent - l owe no one 👍 ☺️ - love your channel by the way
Only store clipper lighters the cheap ones after been stored a few years dont work
TY. Stocking up on Beeswax candles as the other sorts can throw out toxins.
hard to prepare if no one knows how long we will be off each day etc. Could be a few hours to off all day etc
Plan for the worse , hope for the best . It almost certainly will happen at some point , and once it starts , i don't see any end in the future .
Best way to prepare for a sudden power outage is
What do we do when we have another eclipse?😂
Sit in a sleeping bag as long as you can get out for the bathroom! Keeps your feet warm