OT The Shit Hits the Fan Thread (SHTF)

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  1. EL PRESIDENTE

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    So we are down to rolling blackouts in LA now. Lots of quakes too.

    Anyone use a portable solar generator? Are they any good?

    This setup by Jackery will cost around $500.


    There are some $50 ones, but probably pretty shitty.
     
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    Id get a nuclear generator if I could
     
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    The rolling blackouts are just going to be for an hour or two for any given household, for selected areas, til the 20th.

    You're gonna be fine, lil' buddy.
     
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    More for emergency/earthquake prep.
     
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    Buy a couple deep cycle marine batteries......charge them in your car and take them in the house during a blackout have one charging in the car and one in the house running 12 volt shit...they'll run 12 volt lights and a 12 volt tv or computer or radio...etc...your car is a generator and you might as well get more power for your gasoline...simple fix I've used camping many times
     
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    Using a car generator uses more gasoline.
    Driving with your windows down to avoid using the air conditioner also uses more gasoline.
     
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    Cars haven t used generators in what 50 years?
     
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    You easily have more disposable income than anybody I know. Vegas, solar panels, lame ass expensive shoes and god damn ninja swords! When do you have time to work, all you do is shop!
     
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    And I've only gone to Vegas once this year, and it was on sale b/c of the pandemic! :NOTMARIS:

    EDIT: Twice. Its a quick drive from LA.

    YOU TOO CAN BUY A NINJA SWORD, SON. LET ME TEACH YOU THE WAY.
     
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    I mean, if you own a house, you should have some kind of generator, whether it be portable or a larger one for the entire home. I just don't have the room for one.

    Some water reserves. Some food reserves. Etc.
     

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