Snails - Response on Threads Part 8

[daleron]

That’s no doubt breaking some records.

We have a storm advisory but not looking bad. Bigger storm coming in Thursday. Getting tired of winter.

I’ll bet you are

 

[mightymen]

Good morning Dale, Tibs, Fran and Atty.

We are going to get it starting today though am sure it will no where be as bad as you'll got it.

Brooklyn, NY
Winter Weather - Advisory from 2/15/2021 7:00:00 AM to 2/16/2021 7:00:00 AM
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 5:01AM EST until February 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS New York City - UptonBronx; Kings (Brooklyn); New York (Manhattan); Northern Queens; Richmond (Staten Is.); Southern Queens; Southern Westchester...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM ESTTUESDAY...* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Ice accumulations up to onetenth of an inch.* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticutand southeast New York.* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.Slow down and use caution while traveling.Check local Department of Transportation information services forthe latest road conditions.

 

[mightymen]

I've been formulating a plan for when power goes out. Thought about getting one of those new battery operated solar generators from Walmart, has one on sale for $199 Westinghouse 300 watts unit great price though most have limits and hours of use. Can do just as good by picking up a bunch of LED LIGHTS from Dollartree and keeping loads of batteries on hand. Had one two days ago on past ten hours until I turned it off. Still have an 18 and 8 AH battery and 80 watt inverter available to run a TV, laptop, fan or air filter for 5 or 6 hours. If you want the battery last as long as possible running it on 12 volts DC is the way to go without an inverter. Having bad weather not an option for solar charging a unit. Could pick up a 50 watt panel around $ 70.00 and controller for AH batteries just in case the sun shows it face.

For me thinking the LED's and batteries are the way to go.

 

[FranC]

I've been formulating a plan for when power goes out. Thought about getting one of those new battery operated solar generators from Walmart, has one on sale for $199 Westinghouse 300 watts unit great price though most have limits and hours of use. Can do just as good by picking up a bunch of LED LIGHTS from Dollartree and keeping loads of batteries on hand. Had one two days ago on past ten hours until I turned it off. Still have an 18 and 8 AH battery and 80 watt inverter available to run a TV, laptop, fan or air filter for 5 or 6 hours. If you want the battery last as long as possible running it on 12 volts DC is the way to go without an inverter. Having bad weather not an option for solar charging a unit. Could pick up a 50 watt panel around $ 70.00 and controller for AH batteries just in case the sun shows it face.

For me thinking the LED's and batteries are the way to go.

Whatever works the easiest for you, mm

 

[daleron]

Good morning and good luck Mighty

We have a kerosene stove but discovered too late we’re out of kerosene, not sure what we’ll do in case of a power failure. Hate that our home is all electric

 

[FranC]

Good morning and good luck Mighty

We have a kerosene stove but discovered too late we’re out of kerosene, not sure what we’ll do in case of a power failure. Hate that our home is all electric

Hoping you don’t lose power. How are the roads? Can your hubby get out to get some kerosene before weather gets worse.

 

[daleron]

Hoping you don’t lose power. How are the roads? Can your hubby get out to get some kerosene before weather gets worse.

No we can’t get out except by walking and we already looked for kerosene, none in town
Calling some neighbors today to see if anyone has any we can buy, no luck so far

 

[FranC]

No we can’t get out except by walking and we already looked for kerosene, none in town
Calling some neighbors today to see if anyone has any we can buy, no luck so far

Crossing fingers.

 

[AttyPops]

Hi Dale, Fran.

Wow.

 

[AttyPops]

I've been formulating a plan for when power goes out. Thought about getting one of those new battery operated solar generators from Walmart, has one on sale for $199 Westinghouse 300 watts unit great price though most have limits and hours of use. Can do just as good by picking up a bunch of LED LIGHTS from Dollartree and keeping loads of batteries on hand. Had one two days ago on past ten hours until I turned it off. Still have an 18 and 8 AH battery and 80 watt inverter available to run a TV, laptop, fan or air filter for 5 or 6 hours. If you want the battery last as long as possible running it on 12 volts DC is the way to go without an inverter. Having bad weather not an option for solar charging a unit. Could pick up a 50 watt panel around $ 70.00 and controller for AH batteries just in case the sun shows it face.

For me thinking the LED's and batteries are the way to go.

Hi MM.

Get a lantern, it's a "tabletop lamp". And use rechargeable batteries (with charger)

Explore rechargeable lanterns for homes | Amazon.com

It's not bad to think about a radio too. Some are even charged up by a winding magneto hand crank.

 

[daleron]

Hi Atty

We might be okay, no more snow fall expected except for Wednesday, then it’s 100% for just that day.

 

[tiburonfirst]

power still out, possibly till thursday. running on fumes now but lp delivery promised for tomorrow morning.

y'all stay safe!

 

[AttyPops]

Good luck ((Tibs)) and goodnight.

(LP, oh)

 

[daleron]

Good evening snails

‘Fingers crossed you get that delivery Tibs!
Snuggle down and stay warm, night!

 

[FranC]

power still out, possibly till thursday. running on fumes now but lp delivery promised for tomorrow morning.

y'all stay safe!

Sweet dreams,tib Hope that delivery is bright and early.

 

[AttyPops]

Goodnight Fran, Dale, snails.

 

[daleron]

Goodnight Fran, Dale, snails.

Good night Atty

 

[FranC]

Good night, Atty

 

[daleron]

I’m tired, calling it a day. Good night Fran and snails

 

[FranC]

Good night, dale