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by Jason9
Thu Jul 10, 2025 11:20 am
Forum: Homes and Retreats
Topic: Manual Transfer Switch
Replies: 2
Views: 35572

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...
by Jason9
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 ...
by Jason9
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...
by Jason9
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 ...