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- Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:20 am
- Forum: Homes and Retreats
- Topic: Manual Transfer Switch
- Replies: 2
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Re: Manual Transfer Switch
It depends on your home's wiring and how many circuits you want to connect, but typically in the UK you're looking at around £300–£700 for supply and installation. That includes a manual transfer switch and labour. If your consumer unit is modern and accessible, it might be on the lower end. Best to...
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:59 am
- Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
- Topic: Freeze-dried meals, worth it or just posh pot noodles?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 35071
Re: Freeze-dried meals, worth it or just posh pot noodles?
Thanks for all the replies, really useful info. Sounds like freeze dried food works well for bug-out bags and hiking where weight and shelf life matter, but maybe less so for a main long-term stash. Some recommend rotating normal food instead, which makes sense for everyday use. I’ll definitely try ...
- Fri Jul 04, 2025 10:49 am
- Forum: New Members Start Here
- Topic: Jason9
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4890
Jason9
Hi all, Name’s Jason, based in the Midlands. Been interested in prepping on and off for a few years now, mostly low-key stuff like food storage, basic kit, and keeping an eye on what’s going on in the world. Not ex-military or anything like that, just a regular bloke who likes being prepared, whethe...
- Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:12 pm
- Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
- Topic: Freeze-dried meals, worth it or just posh pot noodles?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 35071
Freeze-dried meals, worth it or just posh pot noodles?
Alright folks, Been looking into freeze dried food as a long-term food option, you know, the camping/ration-type stuff that lasts decades and needs just hot water. I’ve seen a few brands knocking about, and the variety’s not bad these days, curries, pasta, even veggie and gluten-free options. Handy ...