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Not all long term preppers are pining for the stone age bigpaul.
not the stone age, I wont be wearing skins and using stone tools, but I do plan to live a simpler life closer to the land.
I have done it before and will do so again, but with a few alterations to last time.
 
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not the stone age, I wont be wearing skins and using stone tools, but I do plan to live a simpler life closer to the land.

I do too, but I know numerous ways of producing my own electricity. In this climate, an electric fan can mean the difference between getting some sleep and laying awake all night in the sweltering heat. When the power goes out here in the summer (seems to be a weekly event) the first thing I do is hook up an inverter to power a small fan.

I grew up without air conditioning in this climate and never could sleep right in the heat.
 
I do too, but I know numerous ways of producing my own electricity. In this climate, an electric fan can mean the difference between getting some sleep and laying awake all night in the sweltering heat. When the power goes out here in the summer (seems to be a weekly event) the first thing I do is hook up an inverter to power a small fan.

I grew up without air conditioning in this climate and never could sleep right in the heat.
that's the difference between us, I live in a mild climate and I've never had an electric heater or fan in my bedroom EVER.
in fact we sleep with the window open even in the winter, its only closed if there is a storm due.
 
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I'll have power as long as my solar system keeps working. With proper maintenance and upgrades it should out last me. If not I'll cook on a wood stove, which I do a lot during winter anyway. The house stays cool during summer and is heated by wood in winter.
Right now a 500 gallon tank of propane tank lasts for over a year. I could probably stretch it out a little longer if necessary.
 
Thats is EASY and CHEAP, However one esential point first, If you are RELIANT on meds like Insulin your cooler system and power supply MUST be portable. Especially in places were Evacs can be compulsory.

Cheap as in what price do you put on staying alive after TSHTF. Go to an RV breakers and get a 3 way fridge freezer 12VDC, 120VAC, Gas powered, then a couple of liesure batteries and a 100 watt PLUS (200 better) PV panel. You could add a micro turbine off a small boat. That way you can keep stuff as delicate as Insulin and other perishable meds running of the Mains normally then 12vdc doing blackouts with the gas power as an emergency back up. When I was still helping new preppersvout in the UK I had two families with kids with type one diabetes and they adopted a similar system to what I describe below to keep Insulin cool.

More info go visit your local Snowbirders camp site
Books start with
Do It Yourself 12 volt Solar Power by Michel Daniek
OFF the grid by DUNCAN keridge

There are now many VERY high quality white goods available for RVers, off griders and preppers based around 12VDC systems. Normally powered by combined micro wind turbines (often VAWTs) and a couple of good monocrystaline PV panels. The beauty of some makes of fridge freezer is they use THREE types of energy, 12v 120v and propane/ butane which makes em great for our community.

This is a British version
https://www.worldofcamping.co.uk/do...7?nosto=nosto-page-category1-fallback-nosto-1

The NEW Dometic CombiCool ACX 40 3 Way Absorption Coolbox is a great quality camping coolbox.

It runs on 12-volt supply in your vehicle, 230-volt mains at home or at the campsite and can easily be switched to gas operation for enjoying the great outdoors.

This new super absorption portable cooler comes in a premium retro aluminium style, with even higher ambient cooling performance, ideal for UK & Southern Europe destinations up to 30°C below ambient temperature.

With a capacity of 40 litres and room to store 1.5 and 2.0 litre bottles standing up, the COMBICOOL ACX 40 is the perfect camping cooler to keep food and drinks cool.

The cooler is encased in a hard wearing Aluminium Skin

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Micro VAWT Turbine

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/3923282413...MIpa2X1vqO5QIVh7PtCh371AQBEAQYBCABEgKvy_D_BwE

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Free standing PV system for RVs

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/1230331162...MIuYXwk_uO5QIVhbHtCh3gVwEBEAQYASABEgK9tfD_BwE
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Deep cycle liesure batteries

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Thank you very much. This info seems quite valuable, and I'll let everyone know how it works out in a few months after we get settled in.
 
most meds will store for a long time if stored in a cool dry place, they work long after any expiry date they just lose there effectiveness over time, but they still work.
For the most part, I agree with you.....but some meds actually become dangerous when they deteriorate.

Tetracycline is an example. This antibiotic can save lives, but if you take it past its expiration date, it can shut down your kidneys......and transplants and/or dialysis don't seem likely post SHTF.
 
Thank you very much. This info seems quite valuable, and I'll let everyone know how it works out in a few months after we get settled in.
Glad to have been of service, Your best starting point is still your local senior snowbirders most of them are wizzards with 12v systems
 
yup,cool,dry,no sun.
still don't though have an answer where to get that stuff if your stock is depleted in a shtf scenario, sure tablets can be some kind of substitute.

There was a guy on the Rocky mountain SG forum who actually moved next to a pig farm and said he had the gear to extract insulin from porkers, which I believe is where the originalinsulin came from before the artificial stuff was invented. My missus has access to gallons of all types of insulin, BG monitors, Pens, Insulin pumps including the new 670G. But I dont have diabetes thank heaven
 
About two to three years, but probably longer if they were stored in a cool, dry environment.

I plan on getting a wine storage cooler (keeps contents at constant 55°F) and hooking up to an inverter, battery pack, and solar panels. I'll use bolt cutters to remove the shelving.

The cooler is $119.00, and the panels are around $100.00. It seems doable and practical......I just need to learn more about electrical work.

Kevin L, is am just now starting a similar project (will complete it this year to take advantage of Tax Credits). It is almost as simple as you have it. The most expensive part is the batteries. You live in Florida so Solar makes a lot of sense. If all you are going to run is the small cooler, then one 100W panels and one 100AH battery should do the trick (check out amazon for a lot of choices). But, I would recommend you install two of the panels to charge the battery faster. In your case, no real wiring will be needed (except what you can get as part of the kits). The panels will connect to a "charge controller" which is connected to the battery. The battery is then connected to an inverter (like used in any RV) that have 120v outlets. Just plug the cooler into the outlet and you are up and running. Lots of videos on Youtube showing how to hook these up. In this case you are not touching your existing wiring.

In my case, I am going a step further. I will be connecting 4 to 6 100w panels to a larger "charge controller". Then connect to multiple batteries. I will the use a little larger inverter to power my home Refrigerator and Entertainment center. As with your setup, I will run separate wires and outlets to those devices from the inverter and not touch my existing house wiring. In the future, I could add additional batteries and/or solar panels to power more devices of this works out. This is where I will need to install subpanels with breakers, etc.

Good luck. What you suggest is a great starting point. Once you get this working, you may want to add additional devices to the system. It may require additional batteries or panels. Maybe larger inverter but you will have the advantage of just growing an existing system and gaining knowledge as you go. Won't be long before you can help others making a move to solar emergency.
 
Kevin L, is am just now starting a similar project (will complete it this year to take advantage of Tax Credits). It is almost as simple as you have it. The most expensive part is the batteries. You live in Florida so Solar makes a lot of sense. If all you are going to run is the small cooler, then one 100W panels and one 100AH battery should do the trick (check out amazon for a lot of choices). But, I would recommend you install two of the panels to charge the battery faster. In your case, no real wiring will be needed (except what you can get as part of the kits). The panels will connect to a "charge controller" which is connected to the battery. The battery is then connected to an inverter (like used in any RV) that have 120v outlets. Just plug the cooler into the outlet and you are up and running. Lots of videos on Youtube showing how to hook these up. In this case you are not touching your existing wiring.

In my case, I am going a step further. I will be connecting 4 to 6 100w panels to a larger "charge controller". Then connect to multiple batteries. I will the use a little larger inverter to power my home Refrigerator and Entertainment center. As with your setup, I will run separate wires and outlets to those devices from the inverter and not touch my existing house wiring. In the future, I could add additional batteries and/or solar panels to power more devices of this works out. This is where I will need to install subpanels with breakers, etc.

Good luck. What you suggest is a great starting point. Once you get this working, you may want to add additional devices to the system. It may require additional batteries or panels. Maybe larger inverter but you will have the advantage of just growing an existing system and gaining knowledge as you go. Won't be long before you can help others making a move to solar emergency.

Jack check your area for companies that service Fork lift trucks, very often you can get part worn battery packs for a pittance and they are good for years. Also check out Golf cart service centers for the same.
 

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