What Preps are you doing this week? Part 12

[Frnc]

I always steralise with Milton tabs when I swap the water out. Just checked my list, and I have one 10l and one small bottle that were last done 19 months ago, so I need to get them done. I give it half an hour, then turn on its side, to do the top. Then empty and re-fill. You don't need to rinse.

As well as big containers (5 litre or more), you need to have small ones filled in case of evacuation. I have 3 bike bottles full in the fridge, plus 3 more in/near my BOB. Also some empty ones. The collapsible Platyus ones are best for storing empty, as they take no space. And you can use them with a filter such as Sawyer. You just have to make sure they are bone dry before storing.

[Yorkshire Andy]

I use puriclean..

https://www.homesteadcaravans.co.uk/acc ... iclean.htm

[GillyBee]

I have a smaller stash of 5l commercial water bottles upstairs for immediate use. We also take these camping and know we can manage them. The 25l store in the shed as there is no space upstairs hence the need to plan how to get the water back upstairs again when needed.

[Yorkshire Andy]

I have a smaller stash of 5l commercial water bottles upstairs for immediate use. We also take these camping and know we can manage them. The 25l store in the shed as there is no space upstairs hence the need to plan how to get the water back upstairs again when needed.

Might not work on stairs but these make moving 40l of water a doddle

https://awnings-direct.com/40-litre-aquaroll.html

[Frnc]

Been using AI quite a bit recently. Mostly for geology. Thought I'd try it for prepping...

You said:
What should preppers in the UK be prepping for?


ChatGPT said:

Preppers in the UK should tailor their preparations to the most likely and impactful risks, rather than extreme doomsday scenarios. The UK is generally politically stable and geographically insulated from major natural disasters like earthquakes or extreme heat, but there are still several plausible threats to consider:

1. Power Grid Failures & Energy Shortages

Why: Increasing energy demand, aging infrastructure, and reliance on imported energy.

Prep for: Blackouts, heating issues in winter, fuel shortages.

Suggested preps: Power banks, generators, candles, warm clothing, wood stoves, solar chargers.

2. Flooding

Why: The UK is experiencing more frequent and severe flooding due to climate change.

Prep for: Flash floods, sewer overflows, damage to property.

Suggested preps: Sandbags, waterproof storage, emergency go-bags, flood insurance, knowing escape routes.

3. Supply Chain Disruptions

Why: Brexit, pandemics, wars (e.g. Ukraine), fuel strikes, or shipping bottlenecks.

Prep for: Food, medicine, and fuel shortages.

Suggested preps: Long-life food storage, water filters, first-aid kits, over-the-counter medicines, hygiene products.

4. Cyber Attacks on Infrastructure

Why: Increasing geopolitical tensions and vulnerabilities in UK cyber systems.

Prep for: Bank outages, transport system failures, communication breakdowns.

Suggested preps: Cash reserves, offline maps, radios, alternative transport means.

5. Economic Instability

Why: Inflation, job instability, debt crises, or market collapses.

Prep for: Recession, loss of income, or increased cost of living.

Suggested preps: Budgeting, skill development, diversifying income, investing in tangible goods.

6. Pandemics & Public Health Emergencies

Why: COVID-19 showed how quickly systems can be overwhelmed.

Prep for: Lockdowns, medicine shortages, overwhelmed NHS services.

Suggested preps: Masks, sanitiser, medicine stockpile, isolation plans, home treatment knowledge.

7. Civil Unrest or Strikes

Why: Growing political polarisation, public service strikes (NHS, trains), and economic frustration.

Prep for: Transport disruption, delays in services, protests or violence in cities.

Suggested preps: Local intelligence (radio, news), alternate travel routes, avoiding hotspots.

8. Fire or Housing-Related Risks

Why: Urban density, aging housing stock, or faulty appliances.

Prep for: House fires, loss of accommodation.

Suggested preps: Fire extinguishers, escape ladders, renters insurance, temporary housing plans.

General Smart Preps for UK Preppers:

Water purification methods (boiling, filters)

Shelf-stable food for 2–4 weeks minimum

Multi-fuel stove or cooker

Basic medical supplies

Battery-powered or wind-up radio

Important documents printed/stored securely

Skills training: first aid, basic repairs, urban gardening, etc.

Would you like a checklist or tailored prep plan based on where you live or your budget?


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[pseudonym]

Woke up this morning to a broken boiler.

BG Homecover to the rescue.

Medical conditions bumped me to a home visit today, although they may not have the parts until Tues/Weds. That's fine at least I am in their system, now waiting for the Engineer to arrive.

[Yorkshire Andy]

Woke up this morning to a broken boiler.

BG Homecover to the rescue.

Medical conditions bumped me to a home visit today, although they may not have the parts until Tues/Weds. That's fine at least I am in their system, now waiting for the Engineer to arrive.

Least it's not the depths of winter

[Frnc]

Got a small thorn in my thumb from gardening. Used my clip-on (to glasses) magnifier to see it, and a needle to dig it out. Think it's gone. I read some scary stuff about infections from blackberry thorns. Ordered some leather gardening gloves. I'll use secateurs more as well, rather than trying to just pull the honeysuckle out. It's all gonna have to come out. There's blackberry hiding among it. He sort of did us a favour actually, because I can see now, two fence panels are falling apart, so need replacing. Ordered fence panels. Hopefully they'll slot straight in.

[pseudonym]

Least it's not the depths of winter

True, said I had other means to heat my house and wash but their Priority Services Register kicked in

[Yorkshire Andy]

Least it's not the depths of winter

True, said I had other means to heat my house and wash but their Priority Services Register kicked in

From the 15th of January to mid March our electricity meter was dead ( based on a power cut 15/1 and at the end of the month we went to check prior to topping up . Screen was blank buttons did nothing..... we had £100 riding usually in credit well dead meter no promis they'd renumerate (which they didnt) our credit I kicked the backside of it.. the 3kw oil filled radiator burned out... (micro temp thermal fuse finally let go) .. I got my 2.5 months worth of my credit shall we say the gas boiler never came on the tumble drier never stopped as soon as we noticed we informed the 8 legged provider and well they were in no rush they were happy they were informed

Left b&m yesterday 2kw convection heater £8 those plug in 800w fan heaters £5 to replace the heaters I'd killed