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Structured blackout and disaster planning systems for water, heat, power, communication, and survival readiness.
When a winter storm knocks out the electricity, keeping your family warm becomes the immediate priority, but there is another problem developing in many homes that can cause thousands of dollars in damage long after the lights come back on. Water pipes running through crawl spaces, garages, exterior walls, and other poorly insulated areas can…
A subzero winter power outage can quickly threaten your family, plumbing, and home. Learn how to conserve heat, operate backup equipment safely, prevent frozen pipes, and recognize when it is time to leave.
A cyberattack could disrupt power, water, communications, fuel access, and electronic payments without causing a nationwide collapse. Learn what could realistically fail and how to prepare your household for several days without essential services.
If your furnace stops working in freezing weather, an inconvenience can turn into a household emergency surprisingly quickly. As the indoor temperature falls, children, older adults, pets, and anyone with certain medical conditions may become vulnerable. Plumbing along exterior walls, inside cabinets, and in unheated spaces can also begin freezing. The problem may be as…
A power outage can create far more problems on a homestead than it does in an ordinary household. Beyond losing lights and household appliances, you may also lose the well pump, livestock waterers, electric fencing, irrigation equipment, barn ventilation, freezers filled with homegrown food, and the tools needed to keep daily chores moving. When several…
How many solar panels to power a house during an outage? The answer depends on what you expect to keep running. A system designed to operate a refrigerator, freezer, lights, internet equipment, and a few small devices will need far fewer panels than one expected to run central air conditioning, an electric water heater, a…
What size generator do I need to run a well pump? Most residential well pumps need a generator capable of producing approximately 3,500 to 7,500 starting watts, but the correct size depends on the pump’s horsepower, voltage, startup demand, and any other equipment you plan to operate. A smaller 1/2-horsepower pump may work with a…
What size generator do I need to run an air conditioner? The answer depends on the type of AC, its normal running wattage, and the additional power required when the compressor starts. A small window air conditioner may work with a 2,000-watt generator, while a central air-conditioning system could require a portable generator rated for…
Choosing the correct inverter for a 12V 200Ah battery requires more than matching the inverter’s wattage to the battery’s capacity. A 200Ah rating tells you how much energy the battery can store, but it does not tell you how much power the battery can safely deliver at one time. A 12V 200Ah battery stores approximately…
How long will a 12V 200Ah battery last during a blackout? Depending on the appliance and battery type, it may run a heavy load for only an hour or keep lights, communications equipment, and other low-power essentials operating for several days. A 12V 200Ah battery stores approximately 2,400 watt-hours of nominal energy, but usable capacity,…
