Category: Solar / Power / Energy
The Middle East Conflict – Oil Hikes, Shortages Abound
It seems like we’ve been watching the oil prices rise for weeks (except that one dip where somebody made a lot of money and nobody will be held accountable, let alone investigated). But as of the March 4th closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the slow-motion train wreck of economic instability has officially picked up…
Natural Gas vs. Propane Generators: Which Should You Choose for Long-Term Survival?
Power is often among the first infrastructures to fail in emergency and disaster situations. Much of modern life depends heavily on electricity, so any outage triggers a cascade of failures. Preppers already know that when the grid goes down, a backup source becomes the survival tool that separates those who can get by from those…
Small Generator “Trick” to Power Your Home
I don’t want you to get the wrong idea and believe that you can magically power your entire home’s needs from a small generator. But like he says, you don’t actually need a lot of power most of the day. And if you’re willing to do without some major appliances (and get an electrician to…
How Long Does Stored Gasoline Really Last?
One of the more common questions I get from people starting their preparedness journey is some variation of: “How long can I actually keep gasoline before it turns into varnish?” It’s a fair question because, let’s be honest, storing gas for “just in case” isn’t exactly cheap, and the last thing you want is to…
$1200 DIY 48-Volt Solar Power System for Beginners
I came across this video and found it to be a good how-to for beginners. The best part is that, according to his math, the system cost about $1200 excluding the cost of solar panels, which will bump up the total price tag from a few to several hundred dollars depending on where you buy…
The Power Grid Collapse Nobody is Talking About
The video below was from last week, but it’s a good reminder about how the power grid is only getting worse. Although I’ve long warned about inflation and rising gold and silver prices as something we should be preparing for, the power grid infrastructure (and growing demand) is an increasing concern too. Because the truth…
Why Lithium Batteries Are So Dangerous
I came across this first video (there are two below) over the weekend and realized it was a good one to share. In it, the man demonstrates just what happens when a single AA-sized lithium battery is damaged in one of four ways: by being submerged in water, set on fire, punctured, and short-circuited. Surprisingly,…
Battleborn 12-volt Battery Safety Concern
I’d once considered purchasing one or two of these batteries. Glad I didn’t! And now I’m passing this along to you in case you own one or are considering it. But there’s also a catch, because Battleborn has since responded about this issue. You can see the first video below is the warning and the…
Solar Heater Wall for Free Winter Heat
I’m sure you’ve seen passive solar heaters, like soda can heaters? Well, these people took that idea to a new level, incorporating a solar heater into their workshop. If you’re in a place where you intend to stay, it could be a great way to heat a large area, like a detached garage or workshop,…
