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Forum: Power & Lighting

Alternative power and lighting methods when the main power grid goes off.

  1. All about alternate power sources

    In another thread the discussion has turned to recommendation of alternate power sources for preparedness needs. I'm starting this thread to hold...

    Posted By filibuster
    solar power
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 612
    03-21-2011 04:24 PM Go to last post
  2. Rechargeable Batteries

    Rechargeable Batteries http://newhampshirepreppersnetwork.blogspot.com/2010/01/rechargeable-batteries.html Last year we spent some time both...

    Posted By AZ Prepper
    • Replies: 24
    • Views: 1,624
    03-20-2011 01:09 PM Go to last post
  3. Great one day deal on a really good Rayovac 3D LED lantern!

    Amazon is having a one day special on the Rayovac 3D LED lantern which is one of my favorite models. It's $18.99 today only which is the lowest...

    Posted By filibuster
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 499
    12-22-2010 09:25 PM Go to last post
  4. How to Build a Solar Energy Generator for Emergency Backup Power

    http://www.shtfblog.com/how-to-build-a-solar-energy-generator-for-emergency-backup-power/ How to Build a Solar Energy Generator for Emergency...

    Posted By InDy
    bag, battery, bob, emergency, ems, lighting, list, plan, planning, solar power, test
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 596
    10-19-2010 04:37 PM Go to last post
  5. Turn your mason jars into lamps...

    Thought this was interesting... http://www.oillampman.com/bottlewick.html#mason

    Posted By Rizzo
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 674
    07-21-2010 10:06 AM Go to last post
  6. Cola Can & Oil Emergency Lamp

    Cola Can & Oil Emergency Lamp http://preparedforsurvival.blogspot.com/2009/01/cola-can-oil-emergency-lamp.html ...

    Posted By AZ Prepper
    cooking, corn, emergency, water
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 587
    05-06-2010 09:30 AM Go to last post
  7. Candles For Lighting

    Candles For Lighting http://preparedforsurvival.blogspot.com/2009/08/candles-for-lighting.html ...

    Posted By AZ Prepper
    battery, lighting, list, tips, water, weight
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 174
    04-20-2010 01:43 PM Go to last post
  8. Waterproof protective carriers for AAs

    Batteries are somewhat sensitive to jolts and banging around. Simply sticking them inside a ziplock in a pack has always made me a little nervous. ...

    Posted By BackBlast
    supplies
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 244
    03-30-2010 09:36 AM Go to last post
  9. All about Harbor Freight and Sunforce Solar panel kits

    I'd like to share some information on the harbor freight 45 watt solar panel kit and look a like solar panels made of the same solar cell materials....

    Posted By filibuster
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 3,029
    03-21-2010 04:12 PM Go to last post
  10. solar lighting

    I've been playing around with exterior solar lighting, testing it for possible indoor use. While I haven't found any that truly light up a room, in...

    Posted By TrisaTx
    dutch oven, garden, lighting
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 367
    03-13-2010 07:35 PM Go to last post
  11. My thoughts on light sources for emergency and long term use

    I started out a dozen years ago as I began my preparations looking for a good alternate light source and settled at the time on a few different...

    Posted By filibuster
    battery, cert, charger, cooking, emergency, eneloop, ham, led lanterns, lighting, review, solar panels, solar power
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 455
    03-05-2010 12:01 AM Go to last post
  12. Wood Stove Heating

    My family has lived in the same house for 25 years now, and the first thing done to the house was the addition of a wood stove and high quality...

    Posted By hcardwell93
    cooking
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 175
    02-14-2010 02:49 PM Go to last post
  13. GoBe - Solar Power

    From my Northmountain blog We purchased a GoBe solar briefcase and power hub for use in emergencies and outings. So far, we’ve enjoyed its form...

    Posted By Northmountain
    battery, lighting, solar power
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 325
    02-11-2010 01:56 AM Go to last post
  14. AA Power

    AA NiMH Hi-Capacity (2500+ mah): 250 cycle life span. Temp range: 20F or higher AA NiMH Standard (1800-2100 mah): 500 cycle life span. Temp range:...

    Posted By BackBlast
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 282
    02-10-2010 11:06 AM Go to last post
  15. A Simple Off-the-Shelf Solar Power System and Off-Grid Power Tools

    posted over at www.survivalblog.com A Simple Off-the-Shelf Solar Power System and Off-Grid Power Tools, by K. in Texas By James Wesley, Rawles...

    Posted By Sgt Prepper
    sides
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 286
    01-28-2010 11:22 PM Go to last post
  16. Independent Energy Sources

    For A Truly Independent Energy System, Your Choices Are Solar, Wind & Water by: Larry Elliott http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/elliott28.html...

    Posted By AZ Prepper
    cooking, gardens
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 174
    11-02-2009 11:25 AM Go to last post
  17. How Do You Live Without Electricity

    How Do You Live Without Electricity? by: Anita Evangelista http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles2/evangelista73.html It’s going to happen....

    Posted By AZ Prepper
    bread, canning, cooking, crackers, dutch oven, sides, solar cooking
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 372
    11-02-2009 11:20 AM Go to last post

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