Solar Generators

[DWalt]

Solar power output is directly proportional to solar panel area, all other things being equal. A few hundred watts from the small solar cells of a solar generator won't power much in your home beyond a few light bulbs after the batteries run out of juice.

 

[chief38]

Solar power output is directly proportional to solar panel area, all other things being equal. A few hundred watts from the small solar cells of a solar generator won't power much in your home beyond a few light bulbs after the batteries run out of juice.

You said it better than I - LOL

 

[Greyman50]

I had a “ Dog house” that held 50 gals. of stabilized gas for hurricanes or other “ emergencies”. Having to move not sure what I’ll do but the landlord is into “ survival” situations.

 

[moonsterman]

Along with things mentioned here....how rechargeable batteries 4 flash lights? ...oil lamps (which give off heat as well) , and say 2 months of food that does not need 2b heated (better if it was) ...LOL

 

[cmj8591]

In the city, with the population density, storing that much fuel is dangerous. If there was a fire in my garage it would burn down my entire townhouse building (at least) and destroy five homes. Not to mention it's a fire code violation. Can't do it. We're not even supposed to have propane over 5# according to the fire code. I don't have anywhere I could put a nat gas generator even if I wanted one and could get the HOA to approve. The solar/battery pack is a really good option. Usually the hurricane blows out and it's sunny! Hurricanes are the biggest threat, the winter storms less so.

What do you do with that 30 or so gallons you have in your gas tank when you put your car in the garage?

 

[DWalt]

Along with things mentioned here....how rechargeable batteries 4 flash lights? ...oil lamps (which give off heat as well) , and say 2 months of food that does not need 2b heated (better if it was) ...LOL

I have always maintained a sizable inventory of alkaline batteries for flashlights and other light sources. Those small battery powered LED lanterns are fairly cheap and put out a lotta light. I keep five of them spaced in different rooms. Plus one in an outside storage shed. And battery life is high. I have read that dry cat food makes for good survival rations. Have never tried that, but the cats like it.

 

[pharmer]

Along with things mentioned here....how rechargeable batteries 4 flash lights? ...oil lamps (which give off heat as well) , and say 2 months of food that does not need 2b heated (better if it was) ...LOL

2 months!?!?! Dude by then neighbors will have Fido on a rotisserie. At least there won't be rats on the trash piled 6 feet high on both sides of the street. And yes, trash was 6 feet high on both sides of some streets less than a month after the hurricane. Joe