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Naxxramas 1.0 Raider
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This dumb thing is going to go uppercut the Carolinas and everyone is going to wtf
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This dumb thing is going to go uppercut the Carolinas and everyone is going to wtf
how many 5g gas tanks you got lying around filled up?
keep your gas cans in your garage, i just had a neighborhood alert a guy is skulking around stealing cans of gas.Some run on natural gas, and they just put in gas lines on my street. I may have to look into that and never be without power again!
keep your gas cans in your garage, i just had a neighborhood alert a guy is skulking around stealing cans of gas.
gasoline ones are just for the freak storm that knocks out power for a few hours or a day or 2, enough to keep the fridge running, maybe a tv or 2 and other necessities like a sump pump.? Don't have any. Don't have a generator yet either. Was saying I may get one of those full sized ones that can power the whole house that run on natural gas, since they put gas lines right outside.
Honestly I don't get the point of the tiny gasoline powered generators anyways. They can't run the AC. Maybe the fridge and a couple fans at most?
But people didn't have numbers as they were all in their phones.
How do solar panels fare in hurricane force winds though?I'm already questioning my constant effort for gen backup.
You can get 1000watt panel+1-3000 watt turbine kits with wiring, converter,controller and batteries for around $1700 now.
That is wind and/or solar backup.
Hell they sell those hand held power banks now 20,000+mah that can do 45+ watts for $20-$30.
Advantages- no storage/upkeep on fuel
No noise to alert looters free gen/gas.
The 8 panels are not massively large and weigh ~40lbs each. Naturally wouldn't set up until after the storm although they are usually encased in a metal frame now that is pretty durable. Same with turbine. Average panel these days is roughly 4'x2' and generate 100-190watts depending on size/grade.How do solar panels fare in hurricane force winds though?
Similarly, I'd be concerned about generators in places with storm surge. Do they make them so they don't take in water somehow (like a diesel snorkel)?
How do solar panels fare in hurricane force winds though?
Similarly, I'd be concerned about generators in places with storm surge. Do they make them so they don't take in water somehow (like a diesel snorkel)?
My mom has solar and a generator, but she also lives in Raleigh, so those aren't issues. I'm just wondering how feasible they are on the coast.
I've had terrible luck with those either burning up, shorting out or not being near what they say they are.my backup solution is just a 2000w inverter i'd hook up to my car and just idle it.
it's enough to power the fridge and sump pump and a bunch of other low powered devices. Now that i have the water powered backup sump, i'm not too worried really.
i can't say i've put mine through any stress test, just 10mins enough to know it did work.I've had terrible luck with those either burning up, shorting out or not being near what they say they are.
I'm sure they have advanced in the past decade quite a bit. Used to try and use them for tools. Worked fine for recharging but not much else years back.
ya it peaked my curiosity. Found one on Amazon highly rated with lots of reviews and details. 2000 watt inverter( 2 1000s in one unit with 2 sets of hookups ) for $130. People have pushed it to max and it has held up well. Some even using it on solar. I need one anyways so adding to list. It isn't pure sine though.i can't say i've put mine through any stress test, just 10mins enough to know it did work.