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  • Simulating a Blackout!
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Комментарии • 388

  • @CityPrepping
    @CityPrepping Год назад +193

    Testing is so critical. It's easy to get gear and let it sit in the corner hoping it will work. Glad you're getting ready for the challenges you may fact this coming winter in Europe. Stay safe my friend.

    • @PNWAffliction
      @PNWAffliction Год назад +2

      eeey

    • @alltechinbox
      @alltechinbox Год назад +5

      A quality comment, instant sub. Thanks

    • @int4d
      @int4d Год назад +3

      Hey Rene! My two 200w blankets I got from you are working like champs in series on my station. Off Grid Trek ROCKS!

    • @wherami
      @wherami Год назад

      So true

    • @Pato-ARG
      @Pato-ARG Год назад +1

      let it sit in the corner hoping it will work??you gotta be really dumb to buy anything and just put it away until the day you need it comes

  • @phosgene11
    @phosgene11 Год назад +24

    2 weeks ago, I didn't have a need to simulate! Hurricane Ian passed over us and power was out for 4 days. I've waited for some time for a power outage so I could put to use my prepping efforts! Planning was the most useful tool and for the most part, things went smoothly. A little tweaking was needed with the solar generators, but we kept the refrigerators working, outlets hot for other uses and fortunately, a cold front came through as the hurricane exited so A/C wasn't needed to keep cool. All in all I was impressed with how all my prepping came together pretty much in total comfort. Hats off to Ecoflow for producing such fine solar generators!

    • @flir67man84
      @flir67man84 Год назад

      How many panels did you have? I’m up in NC..

    • @histeve1110
      @histeve1110 Год назад

      That’s awesome! I went five days last winter with no power and learned so much. Even with your prep, I’m sure you learned a lot with your outage. Experimenting like Lilly does is great, but I think going through the real deal fine tunes your needs, your equipment, your expectations, etc.

    • @phosgene11
      @phosgene11 Год назад +1

      @@flir67man84 I have 4 160 watt panels and with the 4 solar generators I have, they are grossly underpowered with the panels. After the hurricane I bought the Ecoflow Smart Generator which is gas powered and very efficient. During the blackout I used my 11 kw gas generator to charge my batteries because I could charge 3 at a time in 2 hours. With the panels it would've taken all day the charge just one. In the 4 days with no power I used just 7 gal of gas using the gas generator.

    • @goodnightmunchie
      @goodnightmunchie Год назад +1

      @@histeve1110 who is that guy with the large chin 🤔🚬

    • @jamesklingler1098
      @jamesklingler1098 Год назад

      @@phosgene11 I'm running a Harbor freight system, 18 100 watt panels and 22 of my 35AH batteries are HF, Rest are 4 100ah and 4 75AH AGM sump pump batteries and 3 SRNE 40amp charge controllers power it for now. I'm looking into the EGO line for possible battery backup and outdoor equipment system.

  • @GoBlue75
    @GoBlue75 Год назад +46

    Lilly, you are such a wonderful person for sharing your knowledge with people. Thank you for all your efforts. Be well.

  • @lonewolf56308
    @lonewolf56308 Год назад +12

    I just wanted to add that we have an unused freezer in the unheated garage that we fill with frozen after the freeze here in Minnesota. We don't have to plug it in. Saves us a lot of money!

  • @sirjackjackal1042
    @sirjackjackal1042 Год назад +20

    Don’t forget guys if you live in a rural area you can store meats and other produce during winter time using a simple weather proof food safe box and putting it in the ground it keep your food cool even if above ground temps get warm

    • @akhandbharat1593
      @akhandbharat1593 Год назад

      Preppers will survive the winter but what about those Islamic jihadis who will hunt everyone

  • @cybertrk
    @cybertrk Год назад +22

    Setup a cubic space as a “warm emergency space” vents for fresh air but hyper insulated so your home can get cold but you can survive warm inside on low energy.

    • @TechyBen
      @TechyBen Год назад +4

      Doing this on my boat. The old fashions "engine room" style bed and blanket with curtain setup. :)

  • @SurvivalLilly
    @SurvivalLilly  Год назад +34

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    • @ajarivas72
      @ajarivas72 Год назад +2

      Thanks Lily.
      I am your #1 fan

    • @redsorgum
      @redsorgum Год назад +2

      Lilly, you have someone spamming the comments section.

    • @offgridprep
      @offgridprep Год назад +2

      Great video but that panel is way overpriced

    • @ScrabblerVid
      @ScrabblerVid Год назад +1

      Sure. Only $1800 USD. Bargain!

    • @susiea1419
      @susiea1419 Год назад +1

      @@ScrabblerVid only?!!

  • @pederhalverson2591
    @pederhalverson2591 Год назад +12

    Way to be proactive Lilly! Equally awesome to share with everyone your findings. Stay safe 🙏🏻

  • @Primitive-Hunter
    @Primitive-Hunter Год назад +9

    I did a full-on power outage rehearsal over two days. Every piece of equipment passed with flying colors, but overall the rehearsal was a failure. Why? Neighbors.
    My non-prepper neighbors freaked out over the smell of smoke from a small brick rocket stove cooking food. They also assumed waste bags temporarily buried in my backyard contained my wife's body, who was out of town during the test weekend. They even called the police despite my explanation that I was conducting an EMP power outage test. In the end, I had to abort the test because of neighbors.
    It turns out neighbors can see, hear and smell almost everything we do. Imagine what will happen if SHTF? Day one they may knock on your door asking that you share your supplies. Day two they may pound on your door demanding that you share supplies. Day three they may come to your door armed to take your supplies.
    What is the solution? IMO, find a way to get your community organized and prepared, or be prepared to do the unthinkable to defend yourself.

    • @SurvivalLilly
      @SurvivalLilly  Год назад +6

      Omg worst case neighbors

    • @mikenieradko8877
      @mikenieradko8877 Год назад

      "What is the solution?" Violence of course to defend you and your family. We humans think we are so elevated and civilized. Instead we become dumb stupid hormone monkeys once our comforts and stability are ripped away from us.
      "Be prepared to do the unthinkable to defend yourself". Well, as the old saying goes "there is a first time in life for everything" including having to kill to survive. Hell is coming, and I don't mean the biblical variety.

    • @eyetothesky9485
      @eyetothesky9485 Год назад

      Some of your preps should be able to move with you, mobile. This is why solar generator comes in handy. They are silent power sources for that very scenario as well as if you have to get up and out fast. LeadFarmer73 and his wife in Carolina talks prepping all the time. See his collection of solar generators and canning vids. Marfoogle TV runs his platform all on solar power he states. Any prep is better than none at all. May all be safe as best can be.

  • @alltechinbox
    @alltechinbox Год назад +4

    A dry run, excellent idea. I will do the same. Thank you

  • @bendeleted9155
    @bendeleted9155 Год назад +11

    Lilly, you are amazing. Thank you, and it is so good to see you regularly again. Best wishes to you and to Austria. 🇦🇹🇺🇸

  • @michaelirizarry5037
    @michaelirizarry5037 Год назад +2

    here is a tip i have had to use when the electric went out here in Ky. during a huge ice and snow storm some years back. i put my food from the freezer in plastic toats and set them in my van until the power came back on. great video lilly.

  • @Simon-lj8bb
    @Simon-lj8bb Год назад +4

    Very cool but you are showing easily 5k+€ of gear. It would be cool to explore other options, more on the diy low cost side, like fashioning a wind generator from a washing machine motor for example and using a couple car batteries for storage. Just my 2 cents

  • @raymondjames5035
    @raymondjames5035 Год назад +2

    I live solar 24/7 and run a chest freezer. The freezer's compressor uses an inductive motor that takes a surge of power to start running. Can your batteries give the necessary amps in the early morning hours? Also, solid panels last for decades, flexible panels might last five years... Also, the panels won't put out if over 150F. The heat causes resistance. You need airflow under the panels to keep them cool. In the summer you will notice the difference. Not so much in the winter.

  • @oscaropont
    @oscaropont Год назад +44

    We don't have to simulate a blackout , our electricity company does it for us.

    • @TracieSmithpomeranian
      @TracieSmithpomeranian Год назад +2

      O my...

    • @bendeleted9155
      @bendeleted9155 Год назад +4

      How thoughtful of them.

    • @zombiemom5088
      @zombiemom5088 Год назад +1

      Right!! Well I live in a very rural area and our grid is old … plus no one cares if a bunch of country peeps lose power so we’ve had lots of practice with long term power outages… all seasons too since we basically get all the crazy weather ice, hurricanes, tornadoes, derechos, dangerous thunderstorms and a rare occasional blizzard …

    • @judygeorge2011
      @judygeorge2011 Год назад +2

      My power will be off tomorrow, Thursday and then again on Monday. At least SDG&E let us KNOW this time!

    • @lilliandurham7713
      @lilliandurham7713 Год назад

      Hahahahaha

  • @Grunttamer
    @Grunttamer Год назад +5

    Potentially you could setup your basement as a “cold sink” in the event that you lose power or gas for heating the cold air will naturally sink into the lowest points of the building. Depending on plumbing layout this could be exploited to keep your living area warmer

    • @aarifaamos
      @aarifaamos Год назад +2

      I would like to know more? I am not understanding. I have a basement so I am interested

    • @Grunttamer
      @Grunttamer Год назад +1

      @@aarifaamos since it’s the lowest point of your home then all the cold air from the rest of your home will naturally collect here. If there aren’t pipes you have to worry about freezing then you can not heat that area and leave it open to the rest of the home to aid convection.
      Any cold air leaking into your home will sink into the basement and it will stay slightly warmer in the heated areas.

  • @kesleycottrell1416
    @kesleycottrell1416 Год назад +2

    A little tip with freezers. If it's full it doesn't run as much.

    • @user-pn3ly6sl1e
      @user-pn3ly6sl1e Год назад

      Right? I would only run mine a couple hours a day

  • @choctaw2sticks193
    @choctaw2sticks193 Год назад +2

    Miss Lilly, you are as smart as a whip... thank you for sharing and keep up the great preps. stay safe.

  • @carolbonnell6675
    @carolbonnell6675 Год назад +3

    Yeah our electricity does simulate the blackout by putting your bill up so high you can't pay it so they shut it off.

  • @ClickinChicken
    @ClickinChicken Год назад +4

    News radio has blackouts projected in NE USA. Wonder if that will be shared with the Midwest, because it's a grid. going to be interesting none the lest! :) You can fold it in half
    if you only need half power, I like it! I have two bulky 50 watt Renogy panels for portability! ha Still saying my prayers for you ALL over there! Bank on it!

  • @seanokeefe703
    @seanokeefe703 Год назад +6

    Wow , we have had reports of Russian and Asian ships off the coast of Alaska. All that stuff would come in handy around here but the cold is the enemy of charged batteries. You might test your equipment in a low heat scenario to see the difference in stored energy.

    • @user-bd5md5cm2j
      @user-bd5md5cm2j Год назад +1

      Hopefully you have a wood stove. Then your battery won't get cold

    • @seanokeefe703
      @seanokeefe703 Год назад

      @@user-bd5md5cm2j I was in Wyoming using a crockpot to heat up soup it was a draw on the system. When I picked up the panel kit at Renogy in Los Angeles it would charge up to 100 percent in California, in Wyoming in the cold it could not achieve the same results. One thing I would have had build for my Toyota seems like anyone could adapt it to their program. I could have run extra coolant lines through the dash to a vessel that could be used like a boiler but with some kind of adobe coating to not melt the carpet to be able to cook in the car and have a little bit of heat. Another option was to have a front or rear bumper fabricated to use the coolant system to heat up a section of the bumper to cook with. Was thinking a valve in the coolant system going to and from the bumper when needed would work. If you had fabrication skills or resources you could have separate section for metal water containers or cooking vessels that could fit in the bumper.

    • @user-bd5md5cm2j
      @user-bd5md5cm2j Год назад +1

      @@seanokeefe703 it's a great idea. For bad times though, your burning gas for it to work. There's these little wood stoves for tiny homes available. They even have a glass door for light. You could vent it out the back instead of the top. Keep your roof water proof. I'm guessing you have a shell or camper for your rig? Toyota is the bomb. I've had several. I love them.

    • @seanokeefe703
      @seanokeefe703 Год назад

      @@user-bd5md5cm2j similar sort of deal , would be cool to make a little wood stove that goes into a receiver hitch on the front or back bumper that does the same thing. If I was going to run the engine I wanted to use the heat as much as possible to suit my needs.

    • @user-bd5md5cm2j
      @user-bd5md5cm2j Год назад

      @@seanokeefe703 great idea. When it's warm cook outside. When it's cold use it inside. You could probably set the little stove up in the rear in the winter and open your rear window and it would keep the whole truck nice and warm

  • @mcb2206
    @mcb2206 Год назад +2

    Always good to see your videos pop up. Did you ever finish your van?

  • @FishMH
    @FishMH Год назад +1

    You've done a tremendous job over the years keeping up with, sharing all the ideas, techniques and innovations associated with Bushcraft primitive and prepping for survival today. You young ones are the hope of Earth's future. Never give up Safety, good health to you and your loved ones

  • @budmackes792
    @budmackes792 Год назад +1

    Great info Lilly! Thanks!

  • @lesmontgomery7
    @lesmontgomery7 Год назад

    Very cool Lilly!! Thanks so much for showing us all this great stuff 👍

  • @yutubl
    @yutubl Год назад

    Clever PV-Battery-Powerpack combination : black-out prepare as well as dual usable for holiday/week end trips!

  • @ebony5766
    @ebony5766 Год назад

    Great information Lilly, thank you. Take care, be well and safe.

  • @jerriscollins-ruth9019
    @jerriscollins-ruth9019 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the testing and showing of a black out.

  • @isotopestudios1401
    @isotopestudios1401 Год назад +2

    Rather than trying to calculate hypothetical solar input vs power consumption, I'd highly suggest hooking everything up and running it for at least a few days.
    I also have a bluetti ac200max and you may also consider adding some extra batteries to the bluettii to extend runtime. I have 4x100ah 12v LiFePO4 batteries ( in parallel) hooked into the PV input (change the input setting from PV to "other" so the bluetti will be able to use them). This is an extra 5000 watt hours of capacity (1280 watt hours per 100ah 12.8v battery in parallel) You will get 100w input from this setup which is nice during the night when solar is not an option and more stealth than running a generator. You can also input the 12v batteries through a simple 12v to 24v transformer to get 200 watts input. An additional option is to use an ac inverter with the batteries and plug in the ac power charging brick for the bluetti to get 400 watts input. The inverter and transformers do have conversion power loss.

  • @lucidf8
    @lucidf8 Год назад

    Nice review Lilly. I’ve been considering the Faraday bag. I have some small ones for devices, but my solar generator requires something larger. It is pricey, but having a working generator when you need it is more important.

  • @muddymaker3721
    @muddymaker3721 Год назад +1

    That panel is good if you have a semi-permanent place to mount it. Ideally you need a solar blanket that's small enough to throw in your backpack that puts out about 100W because at the end of the day, you're only going to use it to charge a phone or a radio if you have to bug out in a hurry. The last thing you will be worried about is powering white goods when SHTF.

  • @RS.Outdoors
    @RS.Outdoors Год назад

    Bought rechargable motion detecting interior lights. Have one for kitchen, bathroom and hall. They only come on in the dark and stay on for 20 seconds and switch off unless motion is detected again. Got them from Amazon and can charge them from my single solar panel outside on shed. Been using them a while now and after 3 weeks still havent needed to charge them. Good for emergency or just to help keep bills down.

  • @ajherring92
    @ajherring92 Год назад

    Rehearsals are always a good plan. I've simulated one of my contingencies one weekend, which was having to get home from my university on foot and avoiding major roads. It's about 19 miles/30km, I did it to see how long it would actually take me but also to plan my route and look for potential friction points.

  • @offgridtrek
    @offgridtrek Год назад +2

    Great video, very happy that these will help you and your family if you experience a power outage or need to move to a new location for any reason. :)

  • @ronaleck9777
    @ronaleck9777 Год назад +2

    That pannel is so awesome , and the way you share , Important info , right to the point , you got it all rolled up , perfect video , Lilly

  • @Jenny-Jo
    @Jenny-Jo Год назад

    Thank you! I had been worried that if I bought an expensive power station that it may get blown up by an EMP. I also checked out your video on your old microwave turned into a faraday cage and see now how I may be able to make my own protection too. You're the best. I'm a busy single mommy and your research and ideas help me so much even by saving me time.

  • @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER
    @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER Год назад +3

    If it's cold outside why waste power with a fridge freezer, a small duct hose leading into the fridge with low watt 12 volt fan will do just fine.

    • @LilyBean82
      @LilyBean82 Год назад

      This is smart. I would say screw the building codes and quietly place a duct with 12v fan to run the freezing air outside into the freezer. Then, I would use the collected solar energy to charge my phone so I could stay updated on the outage and situation. 145w isn't much, Lilly needs a small generator with a soundproof casing. Redundancy is so important. Having many ways to heat your space is crucial because what if you have a gas generator but there's suddenly no gas or you can't afford it? Or maybe you have a generator with a propane option but there's no more propane? If you depend on wood and there's a wood shortage.. if you depend on kerosene heaters but there's no kerosene available... it's scary but the more energy sources you can tap into, the better your chances of being able to use what's available at any specific time.

    • @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER
      @CIVILDEFENSEBUNKER Год назад

      @@LilyBean82 I'm currently using USB heaters , vest sleeping bag liners, easily chargers during the day on my solar.

  • @a787fxr
    @a787fxr Год назад +4

    That looks like an excellent solar panel. Great review!

  • @markcdeyoung3118
    @markcdeyoung3118 Год назад +1

    That does look like an excellent solar panel great review ! Thanks !👍

  • @alwaysdriveing
    @alwaysdriveing Год назад

    I have always told people. Go home one weekend and turn off the breaker box and shut off the water to the house for the weekend. By Monday you will have a pretty good idea of what areas you need to work on.

  • @Stephen2846
    @Stephen2846 Год назад

    Hi Lilly. Some information you probably already know but here goes. The Bluetti AC200 Max uses LiFePO4 cells for the battery. You can safely leave them at 100% state of charge without fear of damaging them. Without parasitic loads from the Bluetti controls the LiFePO4 battery will still maintain about 90% of full charge after a year. There is no real need to discharge the battery to 50% for storage. Bluetti specs. state 6,000+ cycles on the battery if you cycle between 100 % to 50% depth of discharge; if you discharge to 80% they estimate 3,500+ cycles.
    Minimize your connections using cords and adapters as there is always a loss through these connections. You're better off fabricating cords with the proper connectors. The issue with smaller wire gauge is voltage loss over distance. You can minimize the voltage loss with the correctly sized wire. You're better off using a larger gauge wire than required as it'll have a higher current carrying capacity and a lesser voltage loss.
    It looks like Europe will be hurting this winter. If you don't already have one you may want to invest in an electric blanket. They're relatively inexpensive and fairly efficient with low power consumption. Here in the USA a decent quality (120 VAC) queen sized, dual control blanket is $100-$ 150.00 USD. I've yet to find a decent 12 VDC one though. However, I'm still looking.
    Good luck and stay well!

  • @debbiecurtis4021
    @debbiecurtis4021 Год назад +1

    Every night now I heat my lounge with Riverside Homestead- inspired emergency Crisco candles. I made them myself here in England with Trex from Sainsbury, and Crisp n Dry from Tesco. I also use a handful of tea-light candles. In my bedroom I read by the light of AA battery operated fairy lights from Poundland. The lights are £1 per string. I get 20 AA batteries for £2. So it's 10p per battery, and they last a few nights. The tealight candles are usually about £2 for 9 large tea-light candles that last 8 hours. I get these from B&M when available. All candles have been sold out at Poundland for weeks, and Tesco has a limited supply. Dreaded Amazon does packs of 50 and 100 large tea-light candles. They work out at under 20p each. Just 8 tealight candles will heat my lounge. I've got a string of solar powered fairy lights on the stairs. I think they were from Homebase or B&M. I think I paid £6. I've got 3 sets of AA battery operated longer strings of fairy lights from B&M that cost £5 each. One way or the other I can heat one room at a time, and light every room I need to. I also have a camping stove and lots of CP250 cans. I've got firewood too, and I've got bricks and grills for a rocket stove. I'll be cooking hotdogs tomorrow on the rocket stove. I've learnt all these survival methods from Survival Lilly, Riverside Homestead, and other prepper channels.

    • @debbiecurtis4021
      @debbiecurtis4021 Год назад

      Update. Today 9 maxi extra large tea-light candles up from £2 to £2.50 in Tesco. Birmingham England.

  • @offgridDAVID
    @offgridDAVID Год назад

    really cool product. I like that you talk about the many uses. Great idea.

  • @LoneStarPrepping
    @LoneStarPrepping Год назад

    Great idea. Good idea to test. Nice little portable power station you have.

  • @jamescopeland5358
    @jamescopeland5358 Год назад +2

    Great ideas Lilly, your videos are awesome

  • @kimireneanderson9645
    @kimireneanderson9645 Год назад

    You always describe the tech so clearly and simply. Thanks!

  • @TwistedSither
    @TwistedSither Год назад +1

    Very cool. I'm sure it will come in handy. All of us might be needing something like that before long.

    • @NervousNoodles
      @NervousNoodles Год назад

      Thinking of getting it really soon myself. Never know what could happen.

  • @salliemorrill2671
    @salliemorrill2671 Год назад

    As usual, you have been very thorough in your research & testing. Thank you sharing this info. And yes, wire gauge plays a big part. God bless.

  • @billcotton1551
    @billcotton1551 Год назад

    That blanket is very efficient Lilly.

  • @stevemorris3710
    @stevemorris3710 Год назад +1

    Here's a survival tip, sit down before checking the price on that solar panel.

  • @hoopoereport5207
    @hoopoereport5207 Год назад +1

    Super job Lilly.

  • @amypatterson-bocchi2514
    @amypatterson-bocchi2514 Год назад

    Love it! Thanks Lilly!

  • @richardelliott9511
    @richardelliott9511 Год назад

    Thanks Lilly for doing real world testing. I am saving for a solar backup system for my house but of course while my nest egg grows so does my knowledge which leaves me constantly fighting between the goals that I set for having a solar generation system and the budget that I have to work with. I was hoping to have a system in place for this winter but it is looking like I will be depending on my car mounted inverter for another year as I try to raise the needed funds.
    Thanks for all you do!

  • @eyetothesky9485
    @eyetothesky9485 Год назад

    A "Kil-O-Watt" device can help you check Wattage used by your electronics for preplanning.

  • @weilam03
    @weilam03 Год назад +2

    i do this once a year just to know what im missing and what i need to improve. its good practice

  • @histeve1110
    @histeve1110 Год назад +2

    Great test! You sounded maybe a bit dismayed at the panel’s output, but I think 140-145 watts is a decent number under your conditions! We all strive for perfect alignment and clean panels and blue clear skies during sun hours, but the harsh reality is that we never get 100% of our panels capability. These tests make for more realistic expectations 👍

  • @Raphael_Hofmann
    @Raphael_Hofmann Год назад

    "normal" glass Solarpanels can get you a bit more efficiency.
    This short cable won't produce much loss. Don't worry about it.

  • @kingrafa3938
    @kingrafa3938 Год назад

    Nice demonstration Lilly 👍

  • @TechyBen
    @TechyBen Год назад

    If you are not expecting a blackout, or if it is summer and you have a solar charger, you can store the powerstation at 60% charge.
    Most manufactures recommended keeping it at 60% charge if not being used for long times.
    Does mean you've only got 60% battery in an unknown/unpredicted emergency, but means the powerstation battery does not degrade as quickly, and will last you a good few years (5 or so).

  • @gabrielaboling8388
    @gabrielaboling8388 Год назад

    Hello Lilly
    We we're so excited about your RUclips Presentation over the oukitel 2000 w Outdoor Generator, we decided to buy it.
    Your RUclips presention about the Solar Blanket 220W from Off Grid Trek we also wanted to buy, but we need to find out which cable(s) are needed to connect both devices. The Generator comes with a Anderson to MC4 cable, but that does not fit the blanket connection.
    Nice Greetings

  • @mikecohen2400
    @mikecohen2400 Год назад

    A better option if you have the space would be a pole mount in the back yard with 3 350 watt solar panels on it, easy to keep clean, can adjust to the sun, and the 1050 watts capacity would give a better real world daily out put.

  • @appalachiashomesteadwithpatara

    This is great! Stay safe! 🧡🧡

  • @roseinthepines
    @roseinthepines Год назад +1

    Nice demo, I have to say that I got (and like) the Bluetti unit and really like it. We have a lot of power outages here so it's come in handy. Their solar panels were pricey but I stuck with them for ease of use. That bag is great but I think I'll make my own and save a little bit! Thanks for the idea, I haven't been paying attention to newer EMP protective devices.

    • @smalltownhomesteadAC
      @smalltownhomesteadAC Год назад

      How much solar did you get and is it keep you topped up? I've got 800 Watts I still need to mount but am now thinking of getting the folding panels. Seem easy to use and at least I can bring them inside at night so they won't get stolen. They are not cheap however!

    • @roseinthepines
      @roseinthepines Год назад +1

      @@smalltownhomesteadAC I got three of the 200W folding panels. I haven't had to use The panels yet although I've tested them. If I had a power outage of more than a couple of days I would have to use them. When there's power I charge the Bluetti with an outlet. The panels wouldn't work great this time of year but they would work some.

  • @soctnights
    @soctnights Год назад +1

    Lilly, my Bluetti like yours here in the U.S. is rated for 35V-150V on the PV input. The 28V the Grid Trek is rated for should still work fine, just take longer.
    I have my AC200P connected to 600 watts of monocrystalline glass panels.
    Have been planning on purchasing the Grid Trek panels if they went on sale during the holiday season. A 10% discount makes them a buy. Thanks!

    • @proehm
      @proehm Год назад +1

      I tried a 24 volt rated panel on the solar input of my AC200p and it never tried charging. Two panels in series is around 64 volts when actually charging and works, but 530 watts of panels only ever gives around 350 watts of charge. On the Chinese integrated unit it is more like 450 watts.

  • @proehm
    @proehm Год назад +2

    Ideally, it would be nice to go straight from the powerpole connectors to an SA20 for a dedicated application like this. But I think it might be difficult to terminate anything larger than 12 ga to the SA20. So shorter would be better. Judging by the hand shadow, the angle of the panels was pretty much spot on, so you probably could get as much as 80-90% of the panels rated output. I have an AC200p (the previous model), and am not really impressed with the charge controller in it. An older "Renogy" (I think it is ultimately a Tracer) MPPT is able to get more watts from the array under the same conditions. All that being said, seeing it producing enough power to run the freezer hopefully provides you with some confidence.

  • @robcarr8505
    @robcarr8505 Год назад

    My alarm is set for tonight at 7:55 so i don't miss it. I think you're going to do well. Im rooting for you!!!

  • @bobbyemmons2754
    @bobbyemmons2754 Год назад

    thanks for the information love your videos

  • @budwilliams6590
    @budwilliams6590 Год назад

    If you put your freezer in an unheated space it won't have to work as much during the winter when there is less sunlight.

  • @debraco7748
    @debraco7748 Год назад

    Very Interesting! Thanks for sharing

  • @raymondjames5035
    @raymondjames5035 Год назад

    One more thing: the Minimum Daily Requirements were determined during the ColdWar. It's the nutrition it takes to survive in a bomb shelter with no exercise. Look it up.

  • @MrPopper300
    @MrPopper300 Год назад

    Good to know information thank you Lily

  • @zaynevanday142
    @zaynevanday142 Год назад

    wow that’s an awesome set up ❤

  • @kellycook4230
    @kellycook4230 Год назад

    Very helpful information,,, thank you 👍

  • @canadianlumberjack7642
    @canadianlumberjack7642 Год назад

    Thank you for this video.

  • @kriskemp4952
    @kriskemp4952 Год назад

    Nice video and simulation

  • @petersmith6974
    @petersmith6974 Год назад

    Keep a freezer full. Use full water containers if it’s not full of food products.A full freezer retains its cold for a very long time if it’s always full.Only opening it if necessary.
    I remember in the 70s in England we had rolling blackouts all the time.Candles and paraffin lamps were on the window sills ready for use.
    Then I lived in Canada for 35 yrs and lived through power outages due to storms either thunderstorms or freezing rain storms.
    A bit of preparation is good. But I’m not going to spend big £ on items just in case.

  • @JJBrown-lw1dv
    @JJBrown-lw1dv Год назад

    140 Watts from a 200 w system in October is pretty good. With my folding 100 watt panels, I count on getting 70 to 80 watts on a good day. I like the fact that when the sun lowers in the winter, we need less refrigeration. Also, in my experience, once my small fridge has gotten cold, it does not take much power to keep it going. Off Grid Trek stuff isn't cheap, but it seems to be high quality.

    • @SurvivalLilly
      @SurvivalLilly  Год назад +1

      @@JJBrown-lw1dv please dont react to them. They are scammers

  • @trentboone8104
    @trentboone8104 Год назад

    Great show

  • @bthemedia
    @bthemedia Год назад

    140W on a 220W folding panel is pretty good… my 100W Rockpals would max out around 70W when directly into the summer sun. ☀️

  • @LILEE376
    @LILEE376 Год назад

    If the thinner cable part is short, that extra voltage drop does not cause much power loss. So if only the adapter cable is less than 10 mm2 that is not a big issue. Even the thickest cable cause some loss. Probably that power station can handle higher input voltage at the solar input, so next time when you buy more solar panel to improve the solar power, connect those serial. In that way the power loss is not increasing because only the voltage will be higher, not the current. When you reached the maximum input voltage, but not the input power, you can use serial and paralel connections in ordet to the reach the maximum solar power.

  • @johnwalker890
    @johnwalker890 Год назад

    Good job Lilly.

  • @stephansmith1937
    @stephansmith1937 Год назад +13

    The faraday bag is great idea, especially for your location, put the solar panels in the bag as well, including all cables !
    Rolled up cables represent a coil and will overheat in an emp !

  • @jeroenhashman2383
    @jeroenhashman2383 Год назад +1

    i live on a sail boat all year round got 500watt solar 400 watt wind generator. and in winter it stil can be ruff... only few hours light and lot of time its clouds...

    • @LilyBean82
      @LilyBean82 Год назад

      I wonder if you could add hydroelectric to your boat! If you have a hydroelectric turbine on your boat while it's in motion you could offset some of your energy expenditure. Now I want a boat!

  • @MylindaElliott
    @MylindaElliott Год назад

    Great simulation you never know exactly how equipment is until you use it

  • @stephansmith1937
    @stephansmith1937 Год назад +1

    You need 5 of those panels to get a good charge into the generator, and perhaps with the power adapter run another 3 panels… and then you can have aircon in summer 😅

    • @Natalie-earth
      @Natalie-earth Год назад

      Europe doesn't do aircon, at least not in homes.

    • @LilyBean82
      @LilyBean82 Год назад

      This is correct.

    • @mikenieradko8877
      @mikenieradko8877 Год назад

      Better learn to live without air conditioning sooner than later, regardless of your local climate. There are a million better uses for electricity than pumping cool air around yourself.

  • @TheDoomWizard
    @TheDoomWizard Год назад

    I need this set up.

  • @eyetothesky9485
    @eyetothesky9485 Год назад

    Hi Lilly from Texas. Enjoy all your vids. Be sure to have a gas generator in case there is cloud cover and no sun as a secondary source.

  • @kaneo67
    @kaneo67 Год назад

    You are the best. Thank you so much

  • @williambeisner1557
    @williambeisner1557 Год назад +1

    Lilly I enjoy you videos thanks

  • @tectardedprepper8954
    @tectardedprepper8954 Год назад

    Great job Gal

  • @michaelirizarry5037
    @michaelirizarry5037 Год назад

    wow that thing is huge!

  • @jean-pierrefernandez2460
    @jean-pierrefernandez2460 Год назад

    hi Lilly, great video, i enjoyed your crab ones too :D
    that blanket is very expensive, any alternatives? i guess its a sellers market right now, mad max soon eh?

  • @michaeldemetriou1399
    @michaeldemetriou1399 Год назад

    Thin wire mesh over a vent hole cut in the bag for the fan to work

  • @zou6492
    @zou6492 Год назад

    Hello Lilly, Another interesting video 👍 Congratulations and greetings from Belgium Europe 😉🇧🇪🖐️

  • @andrewtung5343
    @andrewtung5343 Год назад +1

    Hay Lily . Question on the 200 watt blanket . Are the panels monocristalin ?

  • @user-ti3eq4gf2w
    @user-ti3eq4gf2w Год назад +1

    Thanks, Lilly. I have the same power station and have been concerned about an EMP or CME. Will be getting the bag. Do you have an affiliate link for the bag or a discount? Appreciated.

  • @Brad-99
    @Brad-99 Год назад

    I'm thinking of the montek 1000 w solar generator along with the 80 panel that folds .
    It can be stowed in side along with cables inside . quite interesting .
    I'd luv to get a 220 like this one 👍

  • @SwissSabai
    @SwissSabai Год назад

    Hi Lilly, thanks for this review. I feel excited about those solar blankets and I'm wondering how you got it sent to Austria. I "simulated" an order from their shop to Switzerland (to learn about shipping costs), but it seems they don't ship to Switzerland. Wasn't this an issue with Austria?

  • @sammyhooligan803
    @sammyhooligan803 Год назад

    Very good item to have. I have to be able to be self sufficient with a solar panel as this could provide power when none is available. The sun, that's where, lol. Thanks 👍.

  • @ic1984
    @ic1984 Год назад

    very good simulation❤