How I handle an unexpected power outage during a workday in the tiny house.
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- We got a windstorm this week and I lost power to the tiny house in the middle of a work day...actually in the middle of a Zoom meeting.
Luckily I have a plan in place to handle that. I plugged my internet modem and my computer hub into my Bluetti AC50B which is a 700 watt power station (full disclosure, Bluetti sent it to me but my opinions are mine) and was able to get back up and running in less than 5 minutes.
If I had been paying attention to my weather app I'd have had everything already plugged into it and then the power station plugged into the wall so I would have been able to continue working uninterrupted when the power went down.
The Bluetti, like many battery power stations, has pass-through charging which means you can be using it while you charge it and it can switch from wall power to batter power so fast that you don't even notice it let alone get shut down.
I also show what I keep ready to go for water and lights so that I'm good when the grid goes down.
I've make other videos about being prepared that you can find in the preparedness playlist. I just wanted to give you a real look at what I do when the grid goes down when I'm not expecting it.
Hope you enjoy the video. If you do, please give it a thumbs up and share it with someone you think might find it useful.
Love you guys!
Adelina
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Sophie doesn't know you're not talking to her. She doesn't know cameras. She is so loving and kind. You get free hugs. I wish my kitty was that hugable.
Such a smart, resourceful person! So cool/admirable. I have LED flashlights around me. Nightstand, stuck on fridge, on my living room desk, etc., so I can always access light right away. Waters never been an issue. I don’t have battery backups. If the power goes out and I lose TV, 😮nternet, etc., I just kinda go @Thank God, some peace and quiet for a while…”, and ride it out. Go sit at Taco Belk or Del Taxi for an hour or make a Dolkar Tree run for anything I might need. I have a guitar, sketch pads and a playful cat…I have no problem occuoying/entertaining myself when needed, if I temporarily lose all the modern digital comforts. It’s so green and lush there. I love that view out your living room window, to your little cleared-out seating/shade area. 😊 You always seem to have it together and dialed in.
Your absolutely correct about being prepared. I keep extra things for emergencies as well. I’m a little behind this summer with the channels I follow. Been a busy few months for me. I’m glad you got out in nature to camp a little and looking forward to watching those blogs. Hugs to dear Sophie . Love seeing her on your channel.👍🐈
Thanks Sue. 😊
My power was out 5 1/2 days. Found a few holes in my preps.Fortunately, I have a whole house natural gas generator so I was able to help my neighbors. We were lucky that the 90+ heat wave had just stopped. Love your channel!
Nice work! Thanks for sharing ☺️
These tip are very good reminders because due to fires and other issues we are getting power outages more frequently. I usally have candles handy but we put in a new floor and we packed away a lot of things including the candles. So I need To dig those out and fill some gallons of water because we have a well. I always keep a flash light by our bed in case I need it at night. Thank you for good reminders! I love Sofie she probably just wants attention cause your attention is on someone else. That's what my cat use to do.😊
I love being prepared too! I highly recommend a few solar landscape lights. Easy to bring them in the house and light a whole room for several hours. When we have storms coming I shut them off and leave them out to charge until the storm comes in.
Great tip!
Thanks for the tips. September is Florida main month for hurricanes. So, yes, be prepared!
I live in the mountains and we have issues with tree limbs and sometimes even trees taking out our power lines too. Several years ago I came across rechargeable light bulbs and they have been a real game changer for me. They stay in my lamps full time and maintain a charge through use. I’ve given them to my daughter and grandchildren too.
That's a great idea. Can you share the link?
We have a generator, extra water and lights, some food storage etc. Always good advice.
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Always enjoy your videos. I have a "punch jar" but I use it to make sun tea. I love sun tea. Never perk or heat tea traditionally. I think it tastes so much better brewed by the sun. I also use purified water because with our water in Indianapolis one can smell the chlorine when it comes from the faucet. Ugh You are so organized. I'm sort of hap hazard, but I know where everything is. LOL I have a crank radio, flashlights, water. I have two battery operated Coleman lanterns. They light up an entire room. Stay safe. Have a good week.
Sounds like you've got things prepped, good for you!
Thanks for sharing Adelina. Glad to see that the power is now up and running!
I think that Sophie just wanted us to know that she was there and doing fine! Lol
I keep extra batteries and such but am still doing my research on solar generators. I hope to find a good deal on a good one.
Hopefully your power stays on and you have a great week ahead 🥰
Thanks. Good luck on your search. There may be some Labour Day sales (in Canada).
Hi there, I came about your channel whilst looking for easy non build builds for Vanlife. I ve since watched a lot of your great videos going back 4 years to see your tiny house tour . Just too say hi & as a new subscriber I m enjoying the video s. Oh I live in Scotland ( Paisley). 🏴 have a grt day 🏴 +🇨🇦 = 🤩
Awesome, thank you!
A "grab bag" at your front door (or car trunk) is a very good idea on Vancouver Island.....prep for the "big one"🥰
Good thought 🤔
It is good to "be prepared!". Sophie was
a little antsy because she picked up that
you were a little perturbed! You'll have to
have a little "go bag!" ready for her too!🎉
Thanks for the reminder to have essentials
at your fingertips;things are changing in this
world of ours! Keep well,Sandy😊
You are right!
Thanks for your helpful video Adelina. I like your battery operated little square reading light. How handy. I have a battery operated lantern I find very useful and a battery operated head lamp. I like your magnetic lights too. You are right. It is important to make things feel more normal during an outtage. I need to work on that aspect using your good ideas. It's so nice to see you again!! I look forward to your videos and all your inspiration. BTW, I love your picture over your tv and as you chatted with us, seeing your colorful patio chairs outside through your window. What a lovely home you have! ❤ 😊Sue
Thank you Sue ☺️❤️.
You earn an A+ for preparedness👍
..p.s. your curls are fantastic.
Thank you 😊
Well done, Adelina. Relocating the Bluetti closer to your office area might help in a pinch. But you truly are prepared for anything. You even have a portable toilet for the van! Sophie appears to have enjoyed the day’s adventure 💕😂😸 -V
Thanks Virgina ☺️
Hope you power is back on soon. Thanks for all the good ideas. Always have a supply of larger bottled water. Flashlights in every room. Outdoor BBQ with a burner on the side. When we had ice storm power was out for three days. Fireplace burned over 1 cord of wood. Cooked in the fireplace. Always have a stocked pantry. Baked potatoes in the fire place. Cast iron cookware grilled cheese sandwiches and canned tomato soup. Lucky eggs did not freeze in the fridge. Power chargers for phones and radio. The one thing I would do next time is set up a tent inside the house. We don't have much cold weather in Texas but when we do its ice! We do better when it is out in warmer weather. ha ha Not.
You have it figured out! 😊. A tent is a great idea! Stay nice and cozy at night for sure.
I also keep emergency supplies of all sorts, some that can be solar power charged or battery, since I live in hurricane area of south Florida. Being a retired single woman, I mainly rely on myself. I live on second floor 2 bedroom condo and my balcony gets a lot of sun. The longest I went without electricity was almost 2 weeks. I even have 3 battery operated fans. I do have a friend and family members I can stay with when a bad storm actually hits until it leaves the area. I always keep gallon water jugs from Costco during the hurricane season as a backup. I would like to check out a generator like you have maybe to run the refrigerator if necessary. I always enjoy your video content Adeline.
Good for you for being so prepared! ❤️😊
Thank you for all of the great tips! I live in the city but still have many of the things mentioned in your video.
You are so welcome!
We live in a wooded valley…so similar problems. Torch (flashlight) by the door and on kitchen door. Candles with matches throughout. Electric oven but LPG hob. Central heating plus log burning stove. Having the alternatives works well for us. Oh, and 3 bottles of water stored…
Good for you. ☺️
Good reminders thank you. I live outside Seattle. Power does go out. Need to get my things in place.
Thanks for watching ☺️
You have the best tips!😍 For me something about the power going out leaves a hush/quiet kinda lonely feeling. I loose power about 5x year! In the heat index 115’ over summer, lost power 16hrs. I keep old water bottles frozen to keep my fridge cool until shutdown is over. Also based off Red Cross emergency list, I keep a “Crash Bag Backpack” ready all times. We get fierce winter storms and tornadoes! 😊❤
Great tips! Thanks 😊
I keep 3-4 big 2-gallon water jugs (sealed, from $ store) & switch out every 6 months when we change time & switch batteries/smokealarms,etc. I use the "old" water for making coffee. Also keep nice thick baby wipes for "spit baths". Live on Whidbey Island..... surprised not more outages considering the wind storms coming thru the Straights!
Great tips. Beautiful location ☺️
As always, great information! Hurricane season is upon us in the Northeast. I need to get ready just in case, thanks for the reminder! Miss Sophie knows she's a star and wants her screen time 😂
She sure does! 🐈❤️😁
smart woman, I live outside of town in a small central ny town. we have always had a gas stove (propane) just for that reason, I can light my burners and cook, heat water if need be when the power goes out because our water is on our own well, and I always put up water before a storm also, it's a life saver! and of course buckets in the tub for flushing or washing up.😊
Exactly! 😁❤️
We did fine considering, we went thru Hurricane Michael, we were without power for 18 days, and we were on a well so we had gallons of water and went to fill in town places were letting you fill for free we cooked on our grill, had our refrigerator and freezer hooked up to a generator, we flushed our toilets with the water we got, of course all very inconvenient, neighbors let us shower that had several generators. We are prepared even now we live in Hurricane alley.
It's smart to be "self-prepared." I'm living in the coastal South, and hurricane season always brings its share of concerns and headaches. I lived away for a number of years and forgot how important preparation can be. Remember the fable of the ant and the grasshopper? It was the ants that were always working working working to be prepared, while the grasshopper was fiddling away and having himself a grand old time. Consequently, the grasshopper was never prepared. Unfortunately, I was more like the grasshopper when I arrived back in the area. All it took was riding out a Category 5 hurricane and experiencing no electricity for 10 1/2 days and local water tre😊atment plants being destroyed. Try finding water when the roads are finally cleared of downed power lines and blockage by trees. That last blast of a hurricane brought the lesson home and laid it in my lap. Of course, as pet owners, we know the most important thing is to have plenty of food, water, and cat litter if your roomie/roomies. Sophie wasn't being pushy. She was just using her usual warning system, so you didn't forget!we 😊
Wow, that's a scary experience. You're so right. Once you go through something like that I can imagine that you are super prepared with food, water and back up power. Good for you!
Power outages are not very common in my area, however; we lost power 2 years ago on Thanksgiving day due to an accident in the neighborhood. It was out for 7 hours, and we were hosting dinner at a friend’s house. I went home and got my camp stove and propane tank from my RV. We had a propane air fryer where we cooked the turkey. We were able to warm the ham in the gas oven. Luckily, the weather was pleasant. We enjoyed cooking poolside in his beautiful backyard. We created fun memories that day.
That's awesome. And I bet that Thanksgiving is one that everyone remembers fondly. ☺️
I have bought some of the charging lights that you showed in the past. I try to keep water. I do live in the city. But I do keep these things in mind since we have had power outages in the past.
Good for you!
I am a canner, so I have a pantry of meats, veggies and fruit in jars and also dehydrated veg and fruit. I also have battery lights that go into paper globes that I put around my apartment. I make sure my chargers are all up to date. I have tea light candles to heat my two plant pot heaters for the winter also doubles to heat up my kettle for cup of soups, jarred stews and drinks.
I have had a blackout in my apartment and be the only one with lights, watching movies on my laptop and looking dinner on tea lights. lol. Plus I have solar lights on balcony. Had a neighbour come by to check on me and was surprised with everything going on. lol.
You're a rock star! 😁. There is so much peace of mind knowing that you have those preps in place and can not just survive but thrive. ☺️❤️
Great video with great knowledge ❤ xx
Nice review. You did not mention toilets, a very important issue when the water supply is not available and your waste management is a flush toilet. We have municipal water, which will probably always be here, but just in case we keep a five gallon bucket, and a bag of peat moss for an impromptu, waterless, toilet. We use this system on our off-grid property and it works perfectly. The Humanure Handbook, available free online, reviews how to use this system safely, without worrying about your hazardous waste.
Thanks. I actually use a waterless toilet in the tiny house so never think about that 🤷🏻♀️😁
10:29 10:30 10:31 I absolutely agree with taking measures of security, always have extra alternatives available 🫶🏾🙌🏾💯🧚🏾♀️ thank you for sharing this information ℹ️ 😅🎉 with Us Adelina! Omg 😆 I am so looking forward to hearing about your thoughts on, the book 📖 you are reading! Yessss 🙌🏾! Also send my hugs 🤗🧚🏾♀️for Ms. 🐈😻Sophie 💅🏾
Some things you just can’t plan. Living in a mountain lake community our power goes out randomly all of the time….. Seems like a way of life around here….I’m always ready 😉
Good for you!
Great tips regardless of the size of one's home. When we lived in Ecuador, the power was ALWAYS going out. Their infrastructure is poor and their electric is all hydro power, so when there is a rain shortage, they shut down the electric grid for hours. We had a battery backup for our computers and phones, but I have to admit, we were never as prepared as you. I'm inspired!
Thanks 😁
The same great advice we’ve come to rely on from you Adelina…thanks!❤ Note to self: Get an extra 4L jug of water.💦 😊💧
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Glad it was a short outage. I figured you had it all handled. You have so many emergency things in place already. Having lived very rural in a very cold climate for many years (not anymore, thankfully), it becomes second nature to be prepared, doesn't it?
For sure 👍🏼
Oil lamps are my backup lighting.
I have one of those as well that I pull out in the winter for longer outages.
❤ Being organized makes life easier ❤
Yes it does!
Plug your battery into a surge protector. A friend of mine had hers blow out when the hydro came back on.
I have a surge protector at the power supply coming into the house for that reason.
One suggestion, as you have the bluetti, is an electric heating blanket for the winter.
Yes, I have one. However I find my Mr.Buddy heater works better and then just bundling up with blankets at night.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife oh! Yes, that would be a lot better! I’m fortunate to have a wood stove. Like you, outages mean no water because I’m on a well. I keep a couple of 20 litre jugs on hand. But I need to invest in a system to keep the fridge going in case of prolonged outages. Last time I drove 30 minutes to store food in a spare fridge at my sister’s home. Not overly convenient.
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I got to add to my water supply and I have flashlights but I also have candles but being that my cats are notorious for wanting to knock things over I like that one light you showed that I think you said you got from Canadian Hardware or whatever that was maybe find something like that to replace the candles and even though I'm renting a room in a house getting one of those power stations might actually work I'm going to have to save up to get one or two of them but that is a really good idea thank you very much like I said in your other video I learn things it's one of the things I love about this channel you keep it real
Thanks so much 😊
:) THANKS MUCH for sharing! I 'lost' my smaller Bluetti to my daughter to have in her car, as she works remotely from school parking lot as needed : ) I replaced it recently, in addition to a bigger one I keep charged up in garage. Good to have in power outages as needed. LOL, STILL looking for the can opener I lost in the move. ALL the BEST and WELL DONE indeed, take care and Cheers : )
I gave my older 600 WT Ninjabatt to my son so this Bluetti AC50b has been great.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife Thanks again for sharing : ) I am sure your son will get good use from you rold Ninjabatt : ) ALL the BEST!
My dad gave my siblings & I flash lights as one of our presents every year. When we were younger we thought it was a funny gift. As I aged I appreciated them more & more. I have a flash light in every room.. I also always have a couple of gallons of water in my fridge...I live in the suburbs of Boston but power does go out during major storms. Luckily not often or for more than 4 or 5 hours. Not fun ☹️Take care ❤️🐈🌹
Good for you for being prepared. Your dad was a smart man ☺️
Yes he was.
And extra food cuz you might not be able to get out to the stores another thing one might think about having either like in a storage shed or hidden somewhere for example I like to keep extra rice I get the canned chili and with stuff that I have on hand I can doctor it up and you can actually make a decent meal with that
Very true!
How did you know this just happened to me the other day. I think you did a video of what you should do if you lose power a while ago. Got some things in place.😊 I'm glad there wasn't a medical reason for me to need power. Which I am sure you could get around. The worst part was the heat, it was in the 90s. It didn't last to long.😊 Have a good week.😊
Yes, needing medical equipment would definitely require a generator. There are so many other things that a person could prep. I did several videos on different type of preps and created a playlist for them. I can see making more as there are so many other things to talk about.
Glad you sharing this cause always a great reminder. I have a lot of things ready but do need to keep in together easy to find. Going to the store now. Take care. Love and hugs❤️🙏
You are so welcome!🤗
I know you use cash but for those that usually use plastic to pay, our little town we live in down south in winter often losses power. The little pantry store will open but only take cash. Also many people prepare for earthquake in the area and cash is king if services are in disarray.
For sure! It's always a good idea to have some cash on hand. Thanks for that! 😊
I have something called a battery backup that allows me some time to go and get the power station and stay online. We have very unstable power where I would live. Due to it being rural and our so the power company is a bit unreliable.
I just realized, you don't have portable solar do you? I've seen them for camping but I've also seen a bunch of tiny homes with them deployed on stands just outside their house.
I actually do have portable solar panels that I can set up outside if needed and for camping.
My power went out for 4.5 days. We now have a generator. Gas grill. Battery packs. Flashlights. Prob need to do better on water! Easy fix
Good for you. I bought a generator but haven't got it going yet. Will be doing that soon.
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You are smart! What starter battery source would you recommend? I live in a senior community, but I still keep slar powered radio that can hand crank and charge my phone. Also solar and USB flashlight. But we don't have gas here and we're not allowed open flames of any kind. Love to youand Sophie. 😊
Hi. You can find small battery banks that fit in your hand and can keep a phone charged very inexpensively. If you want something that will charge a laptop and /or power lights then a small power bank makes sense but will cost more. Most companies will have various sizes and price points. Bluetti, Ecoflow, Jackery, Vitoman, Pecron are all companies that make good ones and have lots of options . I'd start small and stay within my budget.
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Hmm....I just posted about an hour ago, hit Comment, and it is not posted. In addition, I am not getting notifications when you are posting a new video, Adelina! Just FYI.
If you get this comment, there are apps for a flashlight on your cell phone, Adelina. I have one on my cell phone and it is invaluable when a flashlight is not around or reaching for it next to my bed.
Hope you are well ! Let's see if this comment is posted!
Cheers from NYC
Hi. Yes the flashlight in the phone is good in a pinch but I wouldn't want to rely on that. Sorry about you not getting notifications. RUclips is weird sometimes. Make sure you're still subscribed.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife : Agreed. I certainly do not want the cell phone flashlight app as anything except a go to because there is nothing else at the moment. I've checked and I am subscribed as I have been -- as you know -- for years! Cheers!
Where did you purchase those bags you keep your things in, like the cable cords, lights, ect? Thanks. 😊 I really like your videos.
I have two, both gifts from two different subscribers 😊
How long does your small Bluetti run your LAN? I also work virtually from home. The UPS I bought 3 years ago will run my computer for 45 min -1 hr only.
My Bluetti AC50b will run my hub and laptop for about 10 hours. I don't use my second screen during those times and keep my printer off.
That power device you have won't power up fridges and big items. just laptops etc right.
Not this one. My Bluetti 1800 will run the fridge though.
Totally off topic... I know you love Serendipity... but have you looked at other tiny homes and loved one or more?
I've seen others that I like. None as much as mine though 😊
I basically have the same kind of work at home setting. (laptop, monitor, modem, hub) Got a question…can you plug your hub into the bluetti? I have a Jackery 1500 but don’t know exactly what I can or can’t plug into it for work and don’t want to blow the thing up.
Hi. Yes, I plugged my hub into the Bluetti. I don't use my second screen, just the laptop. It works out great.
@@myBIGtinyhouselife Thanks for the info. Appreciate it. My problem is that I I need my big monitor to work because my laptop screen is too small.
In that case I'd use my big power station, the 1800 WT. I think it would run both the monitor and laptop for quite a while. Especially if I turned the brightness of the laptop way down.
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No name to the book?
Coming soon.
If a book helped you so much why not tell us about it instead of keeping it a secret.