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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HilfeHilfe7 Feb 2021 07:25Nida35a schrieb:
A person generates about 100W of heating power, which is why it gets warm during a party with 10-20 people in a KfW house.Corona ?? not allowed ??:p
HilfeHilfe schrieb:
Corona ?? not allowed ??:pIn NRW it is allowed, as long as it’s not called a "party."
Funny, I had the same discussion with my wife yesterday. If our house were already built, I wouldn’t worry much since thanks to KFW55 standards, the heat should stay inside for some time. Here in our rented attic apartment, it’s a different story. There are drafts coming from every window and electrical outlet.
My wife was quite relaxed about it and said we have a gas grill and the van. We can cook in both. In the van we can even warm things up, as the tank is full. Our biggest problem right now would be the water.
Ötzi Ötztaler7 Feb 2021 07:54
Indoor grilling, but better with a CO monitor 🙂
Winniefred7 Feb 2021 10:52I have actually given this some thought as well. We only have one heat source in the house, which is a gas heating system. So, in the event of a power outage, we would have no heating. However, we do have firewood, various grills, a fire pit, candles, and good insulation, so we could probably manage for several days. My main concern would definitely be the water pipes; they would need to be emptied fairly quickly to prevent them from freezing and bursting.
If there are any future renovations to the building envelope, we plan to upgrade the heating system then.
If there are any future renovations to the building envelope, we plan to upgrade the heating system then.
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Smialbuddler7 Feb 2021 17:50Winniefred schrieb:
However, we do have firewood, various grills, a fire bowl, candles, and good insulation, so we could probably manage a few days. That would be a one-time experience indoors...
I assume you meant warming up outside by those.
Unfortunately, too many people still try these types of fires indoors, so I wanted to add a comment.
I just don’t want anyone reading this, misunderstanding, trying it, and then dying from carbon monoxide poisoning...
Winniefred7 Feb 2021 18:10Oh dear, of course not indoors!!! For cooking inside, we would have a gas stove and thick blankets for sleeping. The rest would be outside!