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by Aky208
Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: "look what we found" products
Replies: 25
Views: 6796

Re: "look what we found" products

The newer rat packs are designed for use in warmer climates, if I recall correctly. So the menu reflects food that tastes okay without warming it up and more drink additives for electrolytes etc. Some of the stuff on the older menus weren't great when hot let alone when cold.
by Aky208
Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:16 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: Winter Blackouts
Replies: 163
Views: 57679

Re: Winter Blackouts

I'm considering in investing in a BV (boiling vessel). If I recall correctly, these ran off a 24v supply from the vehicle batteries. I'm not sure what sort of current they draw but I would assume they are okay running off of a leisure battery bank or similar.
by Aky208
Wed Oct 29, 2014 3:45 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: ABC Powder Extinguisher
Replies: 4
Views: 854

Re: ABC Powder Extinguisher

Thanks guys, much appreciated. I only use these as a standby when I have my open pit fire going in the garden or when camping so I guess I will keep them for that.
by Aky208
Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: ABC Powder Extinguisher
Replies: 4
Views: 854

ABC Powder Extinguisher

I have two of these left over from a previous employment. The needles on both are still in the green, but I was wondering if anyone knew how long these last for roughly? And if they are a good idea to keep around? I know that quite a few places got rid of this type of extinguisher in favour for CO2 ...
by Aky208
Tue Oct 21, 2014 6:55 pm
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello from the south
Replies: 7
Views: 1541

Re: Hello from the south

Thanks for the welcome Guys. Trying to get my head around all the information on here. I guess I really need to sit down and figure out what I'm prepping for.
by Aky208
Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:58 am
Forum: New Members Start Here
Topic: Hello from the south
Replies: 7
Views: 1541

Hello from the south

Hi all, I'm so glad I found this forum. With a fairly young family, I have made being prepared for the unexpected, a bit of a priority. A lot of the sites I have been looking at are in the US, and while there is some good information on there, the laws are different and a lot doesn't really relate t...