I'm rural highlands and I understand completely the power and communication issues.
I've always kept my heating separate from my electric. I used to keep the cooker separate too but now I have a small camping stove and bbq for use during power cuts.
Looking into ham radio later down the line.
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- Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:12 pm
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: New in Scotland
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- Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:06 pm
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: New member
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Re: New member
Thanks for the welcome guys. Rural does pose its own challenges. Internet and mobile coverage is not the best. Definitely gonna look into radio at some point. I've always had multiple heating fuels here and never relied on just one. I have oil central heating and a wood fire. I always have a winters...
- Fri Aug 13, 2021 7:00 pm
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- Topic: New - West Midlands
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Re: New - West Midlands
Hi, new here too, I live rural in north Scotland and I'm focusing on prepping at home. The things I'm most concerned about is long term power outage and wildfires. My house is otherwise weather proofed and pretty well protected from flooding. Am definitely here to share and swap knowledge and experi...
- Tue Aug 10, 2021 2:57 pm
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: New member
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New member
Hi, new member here. I've not been prepping long, I live rural in Scotland and I am just about to try and build off grid outbuildings on my property, ideally with enough electricity to run chest freezer, ham radio, lights and power tools. I'm a novice but starting to get there with veg garden (chick...