The weather is expected to turn quite unpleasant, and in some areas, ice rain could actually cause a few power poles to topple. I don’t think this will happen, but just for fun, here’s a question:
How do you prepare for a 48-hour power outage at -5 to -10°C (23 to 14°F)?
It never hurts to think about this kind of situation, even if it’s unlikely.
How do you prepare for a 48-hour power outage at -5 to -10°C (23 to 14°F)?
It never hurts to think about this kind of situation, even if it’s unlikely.
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MontyPython8 Feb 2021 21:53Zaba12 schrieb:
Don’t forget the bunker and/or the panic room in your planning :p I don’t think that’s so far-fetched at all. It will be included in the specifications for the second house. As the one who suggested it, you’re now at the top of the shelter list!
andimann schrieb:
Remember the most important thing, drinking water! Emergency water? We have it 😀 12 x 1.5 liters (1.6 quarts). I’ll shower at work then – there’s a little heater running.
halmi schrieb:
I'm quite surprised how often some people here experience power outages. I can't recall ever having a power cut here.Neither can I. Six years ago, I once woke up and the clock on the oven had reset—I think that was a power outage! :pW
WilderSueden8 Feb 2021 23:13A few weeks ago we
I think a generator would be over the top. However, some home battery systems offer the possibility to use them as emergency power. For anyone building a new house today who considers emergency power important, I would suggest going more in that direction. A generator just sits unused for 10 years and then runs for half an hour. You also have to maintain it regularly and replace the fuel, otherwise you risk diesel degradation when you need it most.
MontyPython schrieb:
Since we are currently working on our house construction project, the question came up whether we should plan a connection for a diesel generator (emergency power generator). Has anyone implemented something like this? Energy supply won’t get more reliable in the coming years...
I think a generator would be over the top. However, some home battery systems offer the possibility to use them as emergency power. For anyone building a new house today who considers emergency power important, I would suggest going more in that direction. A generator just sits unused for 10 years and then runs for half an hour. You also have to maintain it regularly and replace the fuel, otherwise you risk diesel degradation when you need it most.
For this reason, the battery is empty after half a day. In any case, you need to pay attention to the output capacity.
However, if you have a photovoltaic system, you might consider using an inverter with backup/off-grid capability. A battery storage system can be a possible addition.
However, if you have a photovoltaic system, you might consider using an inverter with backup/off-grid capability. A battery storage system can be a possible addition.
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Fummelbrett!9 Feb 2021 15:44We should be able to handle a power outage. There is a stove on each floor that heats everything well. Firewood and briquettes are available. Water supplies are of course stocked, and in case of emergency, we have a well with a hand pump plus water purification. Yes, feel free to laugh, but I always keep my jars larger than 1 liter (1 quart) filled with water. Two backup generators including fuel reserves are also ready. Cooking options are covered as well. The only problem might be the mother-in-law showing up here 😀
…Yesterday there was a fire at the Nuremberg power plant. Two districts are affected, where district heating was reduced to 10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F). The nights are expected to be cold. Fortunately, only the district heating is affected. But things can change faster than you think.
…Yesterday there was a fire at the Nuremberg power plant. Two districts are affected, where district heating was reduced to 10 to 15°C (50 to 59°F). The nights are expected to be cold. Fortunately, only the district heating is affected. But things can change faster than you think.
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