Generators and the Russians

[Stroppymonkey]

Fully agreed.

I've a suitcase 3kv Hyundai at home which Is incredibly handy and simple. Once I'd swapped all the crappy lines out for Decent etc stuff and binned the battery
That and a DJI 1000 power bank means I'm good indefinitely..always have 20L of E5 as well.
Always keep 20 L of drinking water. Plus we've got one of them mini filtration bags.
Always have plenty of gas on hand. I'm not a prepper but it's common sense if you live in the sticks I reckon.

A 48-hour power outage is a good way of testing your metal. It's surprising how many things rely on 240.
Communications is quite a big one, so starlink is a good help. Most mobile networks are only good for 24 to 48 hours. Max

I like the look of the DJI power pack. Need to do some research on how much juice it wants to charge and how fast it will charge off a 900w.
Think it would run the house essentials and fridge overnight happily.
I have looked at solar PV and batteries but not sure how well some work in power cut scenarios.

We have LPG room heater and LPG hob which proved bloody handy with no power. Hot water would have been nice though.

 

[Jimoz]

I like the look of the DJI power pack. Need to do some research on how much juice it wants to charge and how fast it will charge off a 900w.
Think it would run the house essentials and fridge overnight happily.
I have looked at solar PV and batteries but not sure how well some work in power cut scenarios.

We have LPG room heater and LPG hob which proved bloody handy with no power. Hot water would have been nice though.

I think the dewalt ones are quite popular in America. Apparently they regularly get blackouts in places there? I've seen 2 different kitchen fitters on site here with them in the past. Plug a load of their flex volt batteries in and they're good to go. Both imported them from the States. Do they work on a lower voltage out there in homes?

Could be one to consider if your firm runs flex volt dewalt gear

 

[V8Druid]

I like the look of the DJI power pack. Need to do some research on how much juice it wants to charge and how fast it will charge off a 900w.
Think it would run the house essentials and fridge overnight happily.
I have looked at solar PV and batteries but not sure how well some work in power cut scenarios.

We have LPG room heater and LPG hob which proved bloody handy with no power. Hot water would have been nice though.

no little genny to run the boiler ??? .... 's why I keep the little Hodna

also now have the Mosa, which'l put out a decent wattage

 

[Lancs Lad]

I like the look of the DJI power pack. Need to do some research on how much juice it wants to charge and how fast it will charge off a 900w.
Think it would run the house essentials and fridge overnight happily.
I have looked at solar PV and batteries but not sure how well some work in power cut scenarios.

We have LPG room heater and LPG hob which proved bloody handy with no power. Hot water would have been nice though.

Here she is charging a 8ah. My calcs it will charge it 10 times. More than enough for days work.

 

[Spurry]

With recent elctrical outages, had to use one of the Honda 2000i generators. It was sufficient to keep the treatment plant pumping, and a light or two. None of the phones work and mobile signals are rubbish here. Biggest problem was not being able to boil the kettle (3Kw). No power for the oil boilers of course, but a least we have a log burner. Although two generators can be paired, I have yet to try it. Kept the fridge and freezer doors closed. Will have to get some sort of gas ring to use with the bottle, ready for next time.
The Honda is very quiet and burbles away almost unnoticed.
What is surprising is the Big Push to get everything electric. It is only when you have none, you realise how much we depend on it already.

 

[Stroppymonkey]

With recent elctrical outages, had to use one of the Honda 2000i generators. It was sufficient to keep the treatment plant pumping, and a light or two. None of the phones work and mobile signals are rubbish here. Biggest problem was not being able to boil the kettle (3Kw). No power for the oil boilers of course, but a least we have a log burner. Although two generators can be paired, I have yet to try it. Kept the fridge and freezer doors closed. Will have to get some sort of gas ring to use with the bottle, ready for next time.
The Honda is very quiet and burbles away almost unnoticed.
What is surprising is the Big Push to get everything electric. It is only when you have none, you realise how much we depend on it already.

Oil boiler needs very little electric to run? Or was it just that you don’t have a changeover switch ?

 

[Lancs Lad]

With recent elctrical outages, had to use one of the Honda 2000i generators. It was sufficient to keep the treatment plant pumping, and a light or two. None of the phones work and mobile signals are rubbish here. Biggest problem was not being able to boil the kettle (3Kw). No power for the oil boilers of course, but a least we have a log burner. Although two generators can be paired, I have yet to try it. Kept the fridge and freezer doors closed. Will have to get some sort of gas ring to use with the bottle, ready for next time.
The Honda is very quiet and burbles away almost unnoticed.
What is surprising is the Big Push to get everything electric. It is only when you have none, you realise how much we depend on it already.

A basic gas stove is vital Hot water and warm food is an absolute must one lives in my truck.

 

[Smiffy]

One of these for heat might not be a bad idea. Either keep a car battery to power it or wouldn't take much draw from the gennie to run.

https://ebay.io/m/YMaQMA

 

[Lancs Lad]

One of these for heat might not be a bad idea. Either keep a car battery to power it or wouldn't take much draw from the gennie to run.

https://ebay.io/m/YMaQMA

12kw wood burner solves a multitude of issues

 

[6feetdown]

What happens when the Russians turn the diesel off?

Battery obviously

 

[6feetdown]

Here she is charging a 8ah. My calcs it will charge it 10 times. More than enough for days work.
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I've got a jacker 500 watt i keep on the van handy for charging batteries.
Only get probably 3 charges I'd guess.
But did run by overland fridge in Scotland few years back for around 24 hrs at a time

 

[6feetdown]

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[Stroppymonkey]

One of these for heat might not be a bad idea. Either keep a car battery to power it or wouldn't take much draw from the gennie to run.

https://ebay.io/m/YMaQMA

Oil/LPG/Gas boilers most f us have anyway and need little power to run

 

[Stroppymonkey]

no little genny to run the boiler ??? .... 's why I keep the little Hodna

View attachment 85732also now have the Mosa, which'l put out a decent wattage
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My need for a Little genny for the boiler via a changeover switch in where this thread started!

 

[DaveDCB]

I’ve a 3kw genny which We use of power goes, and it’s that bad I’ll grab the welfare cabin from site

 

[6feetdown]

I’ve a 3kw genny which We use of power goes, and it’s that bad I’ll grab the welfare cabin from site

If it's still there

 

[DaveDCB]

If it's still there

Yep

 

[Smiffy]

Oil/LPG/Gas boilers most f us have anyway and need little power to run

I'm suggesting full blown tin hat moment when the gas goes out as well. Plus heat pump people.
I might get one for home anyway as it can run on diesel that you rather not put near an engine.

 

[V8Druid]

My need for a Little genny for the boiler via a changeover switch in where this thread started!

got our boiler on a 3 pin ... no power just plug it into a lead from Mr Hodna ... gotta yank the lil' bugger into action anyway

 

[Jimoz]

got our boiler on a 3 pin ... no power just plug it into a lead from Mr Hodna ... gotta yank the lil' bugger into action anyway

Gotta be careful yanking things into action after your recent performance!