Does Anyone Here Prep for if the grid goes down or a cyberattack?

[Adamxx]

The topic is the reason I initiated a thread on the Technology forum herein with the subject ‘Heat pumps for homes’.

Will probably install one this year, providing finds allow, some excellent intel were communicated therein, in case you are intersted.

The following my current plan. As heat pump would lessen the load for generator and inverter.

“Installed a DPDT switch during the previous basement upgrade to just before and inline with the furnace's power wiring, and one of the positions wired it to a receptacle outside the house. Hence during a power failure, one only has to switch the DPDT and the furnace power wiring is isolated from the power grid and connected to the receptacle on the outside of house, which can be connected to the dual fuel generator. This configuration also grounds the generator to the existing house ground.

A Reliance Controls WKPBN30 Portable Generator Through-The-Wall Transfer Kit was also installed which easily facilitates connecting the generator to stuff inside of the house, up to 6 power bars ( Hence no need to leave door or windows open for power cords).

The goal is easy and economical application and maintenance, so the girls can use when I am not available.

The next phase is to deploy heat pump and solar/ inverter technology. The details of which are being researched.

 

[Adamxx]

How do you plan to cook the rice without a burner or pots and pans? Unless you like eating raw rice?

I bought a Honda gas generator after that North american blackout about 20 years ago. I was glad to have it during that big Toronto flood in 2013. I used it to power an old sump pump to keep my basement from flooding too much. Most of my neighbours were fucked. I also use it for camping. I always have gas in the lawnmower snowthrower or car so it's always available. I wired the Important appliances like the furnace and fridge to the generator and can switch to and from the grid at will.

I've seen a few houses with those giant Generac units which are overkill IMO. You pay through the nose to have automatic backup power that switchces when the grid power goes out. Better to have something that isn't permanently attached to the house and is portable.

I know there's a battery / solar generator called Jackery, which does not require gas or make noise / fumes. I probably would have bought that if it was available at the time.

I also have some butane burners that I use for Chinese hot pot. Since it's butane, I can use it indoors and during a power failure.

Do you have or know off a simple mean to transfer has from the vehicles to a container , as the new designs for reducing has theft pr minimize gasoline theft poses a challenge to me .

Thanks

 

[explorerzip]

Do you have or know off a simple mean to transfer has from the vehicles to a container , as the new designs for reducing has theft pr minimize gasoline theft poses a challenge to me .

Thanks

Are you talking about a pump? All modern cars have fuel doors that can only be opened from the inside with a small lever that's near the driver's seat. I think the fuel door on newer cars unlock when the passenger doors are unlocked. You could take things a step further and buy a fuel cap that has a lock in it.

 

[Adamxx]

Are you talking about a pump? All modern cars have fuel doors that can only be opened from the inside with a small lever that's near the driver's seat. I think the fuel door on newer cars unlock when the passenger doors are unlocked. You could take things a step further and buy a fuel cap that has a lock in it.

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Are you talking about a pump? All modern cars have fuel doors that can only be opened from the inside with a small lever that's near the driver's seat. I think the fuel door on newer cars unlock when the passenger doors are unlocked. You could take things a step further and buy a fuel cap that has a lock in it.

Thanks

Referring to the process for syphoning the gas from the vehicle’s tank to a container, to fill up a generator. In the old days it used to be straight forward and simple, unless you managed to swallow some, now you cant fit or get a hose deep enough to reach the fuel.

 

[Dougal Short]

I've seen a few houses with those giant Generac units which are overkill IMO. You pay through the nose to have automatic backup power that switchces when the grid power goes out. Better to have something that isn't permanently attached to the house and is portable.

I live in a remote area along Georgian Bay. There are literally two houses at the end of a 4 km road, so you can imagine how Hydro prioritizes us. We also lose power a lot here. I think there's basically one wire that runs up the Bruce Peninsula.

I have a 5000 kW generator that is semi-permanently wired to the house. I also heat primarily with wood, and my stove and hot water are both propane. So the genny is mostly for my water pump. I travel a lot and in the winter, I drain my pipes and pretty much let the place got to sleep, with the electric heat on just enough to keep the frost out. So I agree, having the flexibility to move a generator around isn't a bad thing. I use mine for a bunch of things, but I also lock it up in a shed when I'm away so it doesn't grow legs.

As for preparing for a grid collapse, I have enough canned food here to last for weeks, but mostly because I bulk shop when I'm in the city. The lake is only 50' away so water isn't an issue even if I can't keep my pump going. I have about 30 face cords of wood currently, so I'm good for heat for a few months.

Living in the boonies, adjusting to a major grid collapse is a lot easier than it would be if I was living in a condo in downtown Toronto.

 

[richaceg]

take my boat up north and find an island to do some fishing and hunting..water filtration is key.

 

[explorerzip]

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Thanks

Referring to the process for syphoning the gas from the vehicle’s tank to a container, to fill up a generator. In the old days it used to be straight forward and simple, unless you managed to swallow some, now you cant fit or get a hose deep enough to reach the fuel.

Yeah, you can't siphon gas easily from a car to a can. I'm sure there are ways to do it if you're willing though.

But you can pump gas out of a mower or snow thrower to a container at the end of the season.