Light Sources when electricity isn't available.

[hotrodpc]

I forgot all about this idea until I just seen it posted.

Add any other ideas you might have to the thread !!! :waytogo:


This is diffused lighting. When you have a straight beam of light but need ambient lighting. This happens to be strap on head light using batteries. Strap it around your gallon jug of water or clear liquid.
I see these type cheap lights at Harbor Freight on sale for like $3 each. They run off of 2 AA batteries.

:wtf: Strap-on and batteries, just don't go in the same sentence for some reason !!!

 

[SilvrSRT10]

And if you run out of batteries you can take a can of Crisco (any shortening will do) and make a hole down through the middle of it. Insert a wick and light it. You've got a candle that will last a long time. I tried this and it works. Go to Walmart and buy some of those cheap kerosene lantern wicks. They work great.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlRe4Uj2kw0]Long Lasting Emergency Crisco Candle - YouTube[/ame]

 

[oppo]

It is nothing new or unknown bit these still work as well as they always did.

 

[hotrodpc]

It is nothing new or unknown bit these still work as well as they always did.

I've got 2 of those I've used for years and years everytime we've lost power in storms. They do put off alot of light, Lamp Oil last quite a long time, and you can even use straight Kerosene if you have it handy and don't have lamp oil. I've just never used them in an outdoor situation. I be one of those that ended up breaking the globes.

 

[Bluez]

good stuff.

Right now (pre SHTF) camdles are super cheap too.

I I bought a bunch of them.
Lots of bics too.

I know Bics are not sustainable but they last sooo long and are also cheap

And even after being used up will still generate sparks for fire starting!

 

[ViperJeff]

I forgot all about this idea until I just seen it posted.

Add any other ideas you might have to the thread !!! :waytogo:


This is diffused lighting. When you have a straight beam of light but need ambient lighting. This happens to be strap on head light using batteries. Strap it around your gallon jug of water or clear liquid.
I see these type cheap lights at Harbor Freight on sale for like $3 each. They run off of 2 AA batteries.

:wtf: Strap-on and batteries, just don't go in the same sentence for some reason !!!

Would have never thought of this, something to remember for me

 

[Mockstar]

Coleman Lantern for the win!

 

[hotrodpc]

Coleman Lantern for the win!

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That's a 1 time use for me, then the mantles tear or break, so I usually don't have them handy. I"ll always have a gallon of water and I do have strap on lights for the kids to play with at night at the property, but I can't find that damn things or I'd be using this method right now. Still no power in most of Moore, OK.

 

[priell3]

Resurrecting this thread - I saw those strap on head lights at Walmart for a buck a piece when I was there yesterday. Light provided by 3 LEDs.

 

[kwo51]

No power extreme heat or cold , all can add to civil unrest. Cold has a way of slowing things down. When the stuff in the fridge starts to melt put it on the back porch. Most power company's are way understaffed in the field ,more administration than needed and don't fix it till it is broken is a bitch when it all comes down at the same time. GODs speed and safety to the crews and people in need. I like the Colman led lanterns.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

Lights flickered once last evening but that was it. Hasn't gotten above freezing since the snow fell. Going to be unbelievably cold for us tonight. Depending on which source you look at anywhere from 3 to -4 degrees. Neither of which I intend to go out in. If a widespread power outage happens for any length of time then people are going to start freezing to death. That is why I installed an alternate heat source. Didn't want to be fully dependent on the power company. I would hate for a SHTF incident anytime but particularly this time of year.

 

[ViperJeff]

Power just came back on..... what have I missed???

Oh, for light. I took a long nap

 

[kwo51]

Good to hear . Stay warm.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

Power just came back on..... what have I missed???

Oh, for light. I took a long nap

That's one way to deal with it.

 

[kwo51]

Obama farewell speech is on, and I am drinking Crown to it. ABC ,CBS and NBC have got it . Good reddens COMMIE . OVER

 

[SilvrSRT10]

Couldn't stomach listening to him before, not going to start now. Just leave already.

 

[kwo51]

Going back to power generation at home. Any body try these home made generators yet?

 

[Dubyagee]

I made a generator out of a salvaged water cooled three cylinder Kubota and an ST 10k gen head. Powers most of the house and burns 1 gallon of diesel every 4 hours.

Heres a pic of the test and tune stage.

 

[SilvrSRT10]

How quiet is it?

 

[kwo51]

I have a 8000 watt that will do all I need on fuel . I am looking for storage and maybe methane run units. Just looking here to see if any off grid people are here. When power is out here toilets don't flush.