I haven't done much Corona specific prepping, but one thing I did yesterday was charge all my chargeable lights and make sure I had extra batteries for my AAA lights.
I'm not expecting the lights to go out, but it can't hurt to be ready.
Prepping lights
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When the UK went into lockdown i charged all my batteries for my flashlights and my battery banks as well. While i do not expect problems i think it is foolish not to not take any and all steps. Tested all my flashlights even the old retired ones like my LED converted 3D (3 x AA convertors) maglights and mini mags. I have several of the folding solar panel chargers but hey this is the UK full sunny days are rare, on a cloudy day using all 3 pannels i can charge 12 x 2000mah eneloops or 3 x 3400mah panasonic 18650's. I have gensets but they are loud and i preffer not to advitise i have them if i don't have to.
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I use a 100w solar panel to charge 2 car batteries... and run from them if needed.
I always look for devices that run on 12vdc. Including small chargers for those types of batteries
I always look for devices that run on 12vdc. Including small chargers for those types of batteries
You can't fix stupid !
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Central power could go out due to a EMP or an uncontrolled pandemic where essential service workers do not go to work or die.
Solar is a good option, is quiet and can be hidden.
Solar is a good option, is quiet and can be hidden.
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I need to look into a solar panel. Power outages are why I keep some AAA lights on hand. It would be nice to be able to use my rechargeable lights if the juice stopped though.
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I have something similar to this;
Anker 15W Dual USB Solar Charger, Power ... MEbW498C6Z
Works great. I have a small battery charger that uses a USB cable that I can hook up to it.
A man cannot call himself peaceful if he is not capable of violence. If he's not capable of violence he isn't peaceful, he is harmless. There is a distinct difference.
Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
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link didn't work for me...
this one ? https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Po ... op?ie=UTF8
Been looking at this one $78 ; https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Foldable ... B00ES13ZAO
this one ? https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Po ... op?ie=UTF8
Been looking at this one $78 ; https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Foldable ... B00ES13ZAO
You can't fix stupid !
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Yes, that's the one. Not sure why my link stopped working but thanks for the catch and new linktom mac wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:42 am link didn't work for me...
this one ? https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-Po ... op?ie=UTF8
Been looking at this one $78 ; https://www.amazon.com/BigBlue-Foldable ... B00ES13ZAO
A man cannot call himself peaceful if he is not capable of violence. If he's not capable of violence he isn't peaceful, he is harmless. There is a distinct difference.
Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".