There's a transformer shortage right now and our electrical grid hasn't even been attacked yet .
Yep - Some of the people in my clan work building power lines and they had to swap to other companies because the transformers and other needed items simply were not available for building the power lines . That was a year or more ago , I haven't heard of the needed power line supplies being any better today .There's a transformer shortage right now and our electrical grid hasn't even been attacked yet .
Harbor Freight is selling solar panels like hotcakes.I believe you. We, and a bunch of others, still have no public power. Day 4.
Harbor Freight is selling solar panels like hotcakes.
Not a surprise with these bad storms. I am sure Home Depot and Lowe’s are as well. Wonder how many folks lost a bunch of their frozen meat before they had power?
While I was at Harbor Freight yesterday, the thought occurred to me that I should carry a suitcase solar panel and small AGM battery in the car in case the car battery dies.
I almost bought them on the spot, but I don't like making on the spot decisions like that. I need to think it over, but I'm pretty sure I will at some point (soon).
I carry this jumper pack in 2 of the vehicles. Even got them for my kids
Good for 2-3 jump starts and USB ports and flashlight
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Guy that bought our old LC and made it into an off road machine applied solar panels to the hood. But he spent more than the 60 I did.
They can shut off whole areas. The Kommunist Republic’s power company does it all the time when faced with potential storms during fire season. My power doesn't come from the lines 3 miles away. It comes underground from 8 miles away. If some one hits a pole where it is above ground, I lose power.This conversation got me thinking. Anyone who understands the “smart grid” please chime in! Is it true that the government could…and are planning to take the power generated in one area and totally remove it from that area (think Rural) and send ALL of it to large Urban areas, even in another state? Are they legally allowed to do this? If so, I envision them doing exactly that to Red States as well as all Rural Counties in the not too distant future. Thoughts?
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