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by Secretprepper
Mon Jul 01, 2013 10:49 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Diesel or Petrol generator
Replies: 19
Views: 4367

Re: Diesel or Petrol generator

Hi sorry I meant to say, it would not be to run the whole house, just a few essential bits and pieces.... I am thinking about 2.5 kva which should allow me around 8-9 amps, a few lights, tv, and possibly laptop. Tho would love to go down solar/ wind myself once funds allow. Ps 500 watts to run a who...
by Secretprepper
Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:15 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Diesel or Petrol generator
Replies: 19
Views: 4367

Diesel or Petrol generator

Hi fellow preppers, I am curious about other preppers takes on using a generator in event of blackouts.... I have considered both types. Petrol ones are far cheaper, but fuel goes off quickly if unused. Diesel generators are more expensive but I have read with additives you can store diesel for 10+ ...
by Secretprepper
Fri Jun 14, 2013 7:38 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Gas mask/filters
Replies: 11
Views: 2838

Re: Gas mask/filters

Thanks for all replies, I was completely unaware that the Sulpher dioxide would be difficult to protect against, but fair point from Moony lol, I am now guessing we would all be out of here should that ever occur. Thanks very much for the input and links, I think I will get some of those N95 masks f...
by Secretprepper
Fri Jun 14, 2013 8:54 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Gas mask/filters
Replies: 11
Views: 2838

Gas mask/filters

Hi I watched a programme and have seen some newspaper articles about the Icelandic volcano katla, some potential quite scary stuff if that baby was to erupt which is long overdue, recently the scientists have found bulging ect on katla, which indicates quantities of magma building up and moving the ...
by Secretprepper
Thu Jun 13, 2013 2:27 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: New to prepping
Replies: 2
Views: 430

New to prepping

Hi I have been reading the forums here for about a month or so and decided to bite the bullet, join and start prepping. Think this is a GREAT prep site as I was reading a few others also. I have decided to start doing a little prep for me my wife and 2 small children. I am planning on bugging In to ...