The 72-Hour Blackout: What Really Happens (And Why Your Prep List Is Wrong)
Last winter’s 72-hour blackout proved my preps weren’t as solid as I thought. I had food, water, and a generator—but reality hit hard….
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The 50 Best Barter Items ALL Preppers Should Stockpile
When cash fails, bartering keeps you alive. Stockpile high-demand items like food, water filters, medical supplies, fuel, hygiene products, tools, alcohol, tobacco, and…
Prepper Barter Items & Strategies
When cash fails and shelves are empty, bartering becomes survival. Essential items include food (instant, portionable), water filters, medical supplies, fuel, hygiene, alcohol/tobacco,…
OPERATING 60 CYCLE INDUCTION MOTORS AS GENERATORS
Any motor can be used as a generator and any generator will motor under the proper Circumstances. The purpose of this paper is…
Notes and Lessons learned on How to use an Induction Motor used as AC Generator
Some things I have learned. Always start the unit without a load. Once exaction voltage shows up then apply a load. Apply the…
The Case For a Generator-Based Electrical System
By Skip Thomsen Way back in 1977, we bought a beautiful 108 acres of forest in north central Oregon. There were no buildings…
Gravity Generator
The use of gravity as in a weight dropping a distance to generate energy is not practical. The weight has to be returned…
Application Chart for Determining Electrical Load for Generator
Remember 1 kW = 1000 watts 2 kW = 2000 watts and so onThe formula for finding wattage is: Volts x Amps =…
Don’t Discount a Generator, Especially a Diesel Generator, as Your Primary Power Source
By Skip Thomsen There are three major reasons that wind, solar or hydro-electric systems are impractical forsome folks: not enough wind, too many…
Choosing a Backup Generator
By Greg Pahl Don’t get left in the dark. Here’s what you need to know for emergency powerBy Greg PahlPower failures can be…