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Power backup ideas
Yesterday my power was off for 7 hours. I survived. I thought
maybe my setup would help others come up with ideas to protect themselves too. Of course there are generators, but they are quite expensive if your power outages are rare. I use a 12V deep discharge battery and a wall-wart trinkle charger. I have a little 12V oscillating fan and a small 12V flouresent light unit. So far this has worked well for me, even in the 90 degree + temperature inside yesterday. When you are old as I am the very heavy battery is hard to move around so plan its home and your usual power outage retreat to be close. Perhaps if you have no power backup you might consider something like this. The battery is by far the most expemsive item. -- I love a good meal! That's why I don't cook. |
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