Small/cheap equipment

[jansman]

I don’t get stressed about ‘power’ of batteries. The simple use for them ( for us) means we can power torches/ lamps or radios. I keep everything simple. As power cuts progress , and it’s my belief they will become more common , then simple ways of dealing them will be the way forward.

[Yorkshire Andy]

I don’t get stressed about ‘power’ of batteries. The simple use for them ( for us) means we can power torches/ lamps or radios. I keep everything simple. As power cuts progress , and it’s my belief they will become more common , then simple ways of dealing them will be the way forward.

My concern is having to charge them all back up again or rather the time if I'm working whilst the juice is on .. I was joking with the boss the other week of me charging my torch up at work that if we get power cuts I'm reserving all the sockets..... (I had used the torch at work whilst replacing some light fittings in the "bunker" it's a old mod bomb store .....

[jennyjj01]

I don’t get stressed about ‘power’ of batteries. The simple use for them ( for us) means we can power torches/ lamps or radios. I keep everything simple. As power cuts progress , and it’s my belief they will become more common , then simple ways of dealing them will be the way forward.

I doubt anyone stresses about 'power' of batteries. It's just that with a level of understanding, we can get the best out of them as tools and get the best bang for our buck when buying them. It's knowledge to develop now, while we are in the pre-purchase stage. We need to know which ones to grab and where to get them before TSHTF. Post crisis, Batteries could be the next currency alongside baked beans and rice.
Knowing the difference between a rubbish chinese knockoff and a quality Japanese Eneloop could be the difference between your drawer full of AA cells lighting your home dimly for a couple of hours or lighting brightly for days. Unusual batteries like the one Andy ordered come in capacities between 600mAh at £7 (RUBBISH) and 2600mAh at £3.59 which will last >4 times as long.... In the right device.
Guys like Yorkshire Andy will be the go-to experts when we need to know what to order and what to avoid..

[jansman]

I don’t get stressed about ‘power’ of batteries. The simple use for them ( for us) means we can power torches/ lamps or radios. I keep everything simple. As power cuts progress , and it’s my belief they will become more common , then simple ways of dealing them will be the way forward.

My concern is having to charge them all back up again or rather the time if I'm working whilst the juice is on .. I was joking with the boss the other week of me charging my torch up at work that if we get power cuts I'm reserving all the sockets..... (I had used the torch at work whilst replacing some light fittings in the "bunker" it's a old mod bomb store .....

Mine get charged , whilst we have power of course. If / when we get power cuts, we have disposable batteries. The main thing is that our needs in a power cut will be simple. We will be happy in front of one of the stoves, with light, the radio and grub.

Simple is good.

[Yorkshire Andy]

I don’t get stressed about ‘power’ of batteries. The simple use for them ( for us) means we can power torches/ lamps or radios. I keep everything simple. As power cuts progress , and it’s my belief they will become more common , then simple ways of dealing them will be the way forward.

My concern is having to charge them all back up again or rather the time if I'm working whilst the juice is on .. I was joking with the boss the other week of me charging my torch up at work that if we get power cuts I'm reserving all the sockets..... (I had used the torch at work whilst replacing some light fittings in the "bunker" it's a old mod bomb store .....

Mine get charged , whilst we have power of course. If / when we get power cuts, we have disposable batteries. The main thing is that our needs in a power cut will be simple. We will be happy in front of one of the stoves, with light, the radio and grub.

Simple is good.

Oh yes im liking the new Lidl dab radio... Rechargeable / alkaline / usb (adaptor or power bank ) need to do a run test at some point the cheap power bank must induce RF interference as the dab drops out ... No issue on FM
.. I've got a ferrite loaded micro usb lead somewhere but I might get in trouble if I wake the wife up looking for it

[jennyjj01]

Andy... Buy this. You know you need to. you KNOW you need TWO

[Yorkshire Andy]

Andy... Buy this. You know you need to. you KNOW you need TWO

Ohhh . I've got some in a box in the under bed drawer but the boss is in bed ... the Anker power bank works fine however

[Yorkshire Andy]

Glow in the dark tape / stickers can be a literal life saver.. it's used in theaters to mark the edge of the stage / steps. To industrial areas to mark escape walk ways et all

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174854147864 ... R7DPmcSKYQ


Home use...

Marking the stairs?

Marking the little step between the lounge and kitchen you always stub your toes on?

Marking door ways ?

Marking kit (strip on a fire extinguisher / fak )

Marking the location on of lanterns / torches / push lights (wrap a bit round the torch for example)

Marking loft / cellar hatches? This is 25mm grip tape the 2 little bits mark the spring bars of the ladder that pose a trip hazard

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[Yorkshire Andy]

I don’t get stressed about ‘power’ of batteries. The simple use for them ( for us) means we can power torches/ lamps or radios. I keep everything simple. As power cuts progress , and it’s my belief they will become more common , then simple ways of dealing them will be the way forward.

I doubt anyone stresses about 'power' of batteries. It's just that with a level of understanding, we can get the best out of them as tools and get the best bang for our buck when buying them. It's knowledge to develop now, while we are in the pre-purchase stage. We need to know which ones to grab and where to get them before TSHTF. Post crisis, Batteries could be the next currency alongside baked beans and rice.
Knowing the difference between a rubbish chinese knockoff and a quality Japanese Eneloop could be the difference between your drawer full of AA cells lighting your home dimly for a couple of hours or lighting brightly for days. Unusual batteries like the one Andy ordered come in capacities between 600mAh at £7 (RUBBISH) and 2600mAh at £3.59 which will last >4 times as long.... In the right device.
Guys like Yorkshire Andy will be the go-to experts when we need to know what to order and what to avoid..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115558730797 ... McQAvD_BwE

[steptoe]

just wondering if anuone knows of a place to get the cheap little bistro stoves i have most types of cooker but just thought if i have one of these in the bedroom we can have our tea if the power cuts happen

Ok i know andy might know lol i think andy i am going to change you name andy the oracle lol , now do you look anything like johnny vegas