Things to improve:
1. Need to put slap more glow in the dark tape on critical stuff. (radios, etc.) esp in the dark.
2. Need to pre-stage stuff from the fridge in a cooler with ice, BEFORE expected power outages. Especially rabbit treats. The rabbits were quite put out by lack of arugula and carrot greens.
3. More light! (bought another Luci light which actually arrived today... need MORE)
4. One of the handhelds has a dodgy volume knob. Need to disassemble and fix. May need to do this later.
5. Had to use the laptops in an odd position, the normal operating position was too far from the one emergency power outlet, didn't have another extension cord.
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moggie
In response to this postLittle rechargeable lamps like this one are nice, have several of them around the house. Runtime is up to 80 hours on a charge. Not super bright but more than your average flashlight, and better for illuminating a room. You just use your phone charger for them.
I use them when we have power too, especially in the bathroom at night, because the ceiling light in there will fry your retinas.
https://www.centralcomputer.com/aukey-lt-st23-mini-touch-control-table-lamp-white.html
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In response to this post@ai6yr Thank you, as always for sharing your experiences. This will help many.
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In response to this post@ai6yr How did I miss that you have rabbits?
@HumToTable Three of them, actually. One--the elder rabbit--who is VERY smart and loves people. One who apparently doesn't have any brain cells (he forgets sometimes that he is eating or what he is doing, and he wouldn't eat or drink without the smart one telling him what to do). And his sister, the mean bunny who hates her brother, and only likes ONE of the kids here, not the other.
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In response to this post@ai6yr I keep charged NI-MH AA and AAA on hand, they hold the charge and don't drain much sitting on the shelf or in a remote
I started with Eneloops years ago, had a kit that came with AA, AAA and spacers to use AA for C and D devices
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16817356066
There are now other brands making NI-MH, I've had a good experience with the few I've tried
Recently got an 8 slot charger that can take input from USB-C or wall outlet, much more portable for my off grid events
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Sarah E Bourne
In response to this post@ai6yr This is such a good thing to do. When another emergency rolls around, it's handy to have a customized checklist. Here's my write-up from Dec. 2022. (We now have a propane generator, but propane can run out in extended outages!)
https://sarahebourne.posthaven.com/preparing-for-a-grinchy-christmas
@sbourne Excellent! Some common lessons, too.
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