Blackout-Proof Home: 3-Step Disaster Power Plan: DRH Part 8 - #101

Listen to the Podcast: Click Here - Today my good friend Creek Stewart are going to dive into a very important topic for all of us who are dependent on the power grid.

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[OVERVIEW]

• ONE Proven, simple way to quickly ASSESS your most essential grid-down power needs are and how to fix them.
• We’ll get into 4 Pillars or Preparedness and how to determine if you have a Little House in the Prairie or Tesla MINDSET when it comes to electricity.
• You’ll get our blueprint for putting together a very simple $100 “off-grid” / renewable electricity kit that will take care of your basic lighting and communication needs.
• Then I’ll share with you an affordable $50 DIY hack that can convert any 12 volt car or marine battery into a FOREVER solar power system.
• Before we’re all done - we will take you step by step through what I call the 3 Tiers of Emergency Backup Power
• And then we’ll SHARE a BONUS TIP for that COULD take you COMPLETELY OFF GIRD - FOREVER - IF you are HANDY and have access to scrap or fire wood.
• And we’ll get into a LOT MORE - AS OUR discussion ORBITs around Creek’s NEW - BEST SELLING book… The Disaster Ready Home.
• And a lot more...

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See Notes Below for Links to All the Gear Mentioned in this Podcast....

[DISCUSSION POINTS]

Cut the power and things go from bad to worse FAST!
Lights, heat, cooling, communications, computers, water pumps, refrigerators / freezers and a LOT more are useless without power and WILL disrupt your life.

Goals:

• Build a Buffer
• Mitigate / minimize disruption, undue stress and danger
• Keep vital / essentials in home powered
• Aid in Safety and Security
• Build 3 Tiers of Backup Power

CREEK STORY - Importance of Cell Phones in a Disaster.

PREPPERS TRIANGLE

In General:

• A - More Convenient / Comfortable / Easy - Lower Effort /Labor (during crisis) - But - HIGHER $ Cost NOW
  
• B - Less Convenient and Easy - Higher effort /work / labor - AND - LOWER $ Cost NOW
  

NEEDS Assessment:

#1 BEST / Easiest Way to Assess Your Power...

EASY Way - Turn Off Power for a Day or Two (And start to filly our gaps with what we are going to share on the podcast today).

HARD Way - Guess and just start buying stuff and pay the price when the grid goes down.

TIER #1 - SMALL Device Power: Renewable

• Renewable / Off-Grid Power - Is Power FOREVER
• Safety / Security is KEY - Lighting, Communication

A - Self Contained Lighting (Safety / Security)

• Collapsible LED Solar Camp Light (Or Lantern) / With Solar + USB Input: https://amzn.to/3y8lUc0
  
• Crush Light Camp - Goal Zero: https://amzn.to/3kvvPAr
  
• Solar Lantern: https://amzn.to/3s7aJfY
  
• Solar OUTDOOR Path Lights: https://amzn.to/3s7aJfY
  

B - Portable Power Brick Power System
Keep Devices / Phones Charged - Like Mobile Devices and LED Headlamps: https://amzn.to/3s2gmMv

Here's a Renewable Mini / Solar Power System

• Anker USB Power Bricks (25,000 - 60,000 mAh) - https://amzn.to/3s6hKNU
• USB Solar Panel 15W+ https://amzn.to/3y8n7A4

• Powers any Low Watt AC or USB Device
• Use with almost any DC Car, 12v Lawn Tractor or 12v Marine Battery
• Larger ones can be powered by vehicle (until it runs out of gas).
  

BONUS! Pro Tip - DIY Kit:

• 12V DC Inverter ($30 - $200): https://amzn.to/3s5HaLI
• Deep Cycle / Marine Battery $75 - $400: https://amzn.to/3FbQFP2
• Solar Panel / Trickle Charger (10W - 20W with Battery Alligator Clips) $40 - $80: https://amzn.to/38JBRej

TIER #2 - Small / Mid-Device Power - Renewable / Solar

• Jackery Portable Power Station (Solar Generators) 500 or 1000 Watt Hours
  Keep Plugging in a Charging Until Needed: https://amzn.to/37bsvre
  
• Add Jackery 100W Solar Panels: https://amzn.to/38MXF8R
  USB and AC Power
  

David did a Full YouTube Review, Setup and Hacks Video on THESE
Cost $750 - $1500 with Solar: https://youtu.be/-5U2wuzceZg

TIER #3 - Gasoline / Propane and Natural Gas Home Generators

A - Gas Generator

David has a portable gas generator (and smaller backup) for powering refrigerators freezers, deep well pump, and other essentials in power outages. LINK to Gas Generators: https://amzn.to/3F6wJNa

PRO TIP - If Storing Gasoline - Add STA-BIL to fuel. Increases life span by years: https://amzn.to/3kzDeP7

PRO TIP - You can buy (and install) a transfer switch box that runs into your home breaker box and plug your generator in from the outside to power your home. LINK: https://amzn.to/3LGBSxW

B - Propane and Natural Gas Generators / DUAL & Tri Fuel
There are may dual fuel generators now. So if you have Propane or Natural Gas these may suit your needs: https://amzn.to/3vB79gb

C - Home Standby (automatic) - Natural Gas or Propane Generators: https://amzn.to/3LE8A3b

• This is the ultimate options for easy - instant power in an emergency.
• They hook to electric box and come on instantly when the power goes out.
• Sized right one will power your entire home.
• Fueled by Propane or Natural Gas.
• Must be installed by a professional.
• COST several thousand - expect $5000 - $8000.

Amazon, Lowes and Home Depot both sell.

TRUSTED BRANDS:
Kohler - Genmac - Generac - Honeywell
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BONUS: SUPER Preppers PRO Tip:

DIY - Wood Gasifier - POWER FOREVER - With Wood Scraps
Power almost ANY carbureted engine:

DIY Build Manual: Wood Gasifiers Bible: https://amzn.to/3F6XRM2

Creek - How can people find you? http://www.creekstewart.com/
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[EXIT / OUTRO]

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