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Post by cowgirlup on Sept 27, 2012 7:08:38 GMT -7
I'm thinking about replacing my aging refrigerator, stove/oven and cloths washer/dryer. They still work, but I believe a depression is coming soon and I want to go in with good equipment. I believe those items will be out of reach soon. Any opinions on that idea? If everything else is in order it might not be a bad idea. When we moved in to our house we needed to buy a new refrigerator. When we had the electrical panel set up for the generator the electrician was amazed at how little power it draws. He said it barely registers it's so low. That's a good thing since the well pump draws a lot of power. If you have an older gas stove where you can manually light the oven then I'd keep it. I've been looking around to see what needs replaced now while we have the money and things are reasonably priced. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 7:18:52 GMT -7
I think people should invest in a few deep cell, dry batteries. You can get the bottles with the acid in them to activate the batteries. They should also get a couple of inverters, solar panels, rolls of needed wires, a rotater for followeing the path of the sun and items for hooking up a solar power system for particular items in the home. Don't forget to get extra dry batteries and bottles of acid, as even good batteries will go dead and will need replaced. Folks in ANY area can do this...you just need to make sure you can put them where they will not attract attention. A large south facing window or a flat rooftop...I suggest laying them flat although that might not be the best for sun absorption/power output...it will be more apt to keep outsiders from seeing them setting on a roof and wanting to take them for their personal use. Or seeing that you have power and therefore may have other supplies they can take. This can also be used to power a grow light for indoor gardening in a blacked out internal closet, room or basement. This is just my opinion Will, if all of your other preps are basically covered then maybe yes... if things get so bad that the grid fails you'll have some really nice things that won't work. Do you have capability of optional fridge/oven/washing machines? I'm still thinking over TJ's stuff about the solar refrigerator.. While I won't like doing laundry by hand I could. A solar oven could be more useful than the range/oven I currently own in the midst of SHTF.. but my stuff is only five years old too.. I am with WILL on this one. I figure they, like the deep well, can be hooked up to an individual solar set up...I cannot afford a whole house unit, but a few batteries set up with a sewvtion of panels whould be good enough to run the stove, fridge, deep freezer and deep well...and if enough energy is allowed, the water heater as well. Things can be hooked up and run to completely freze, cool, or cook what is needed, then unhooked so a light or even the dvd player and tv can be run for entertainment if time allows. I am, however using a borrowed washer and do not use a dryer since I hang dryer everything. I guess I need to start looking for a simple washing machine. Thanks for the idea. |
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Post by missj on Sept 28, 2012 0:00:35 GMT -7
I'm thinking about replacing my aging refrigerator, stove/oven and cloths washer/dryer. They still work, but I believe a depression is coming soon and I want to go in with good equipment. I believe those items will be out of reach soon. Any opinions on that idea? WILL, you and I think a lot alike! I've been going about the same thing in my household. replacing or upgrading things that still have some life left in them, but things that might not see me through 5-10 years of depression (which is what I think is most likely). I've replaced tires on our main vehicles, but kept the old ones as "back ups" Getting our entire septic and well system "tuned up" and pumped. Getting energy efficient renovations such as air duct sealing and new windows. Got a new deep freeze last summer got a keg-erator which can serve as a back up fridge if need be also have an old round top fridge in husband's junk shed that still runs like a top! getting a new chainsaw hopefully this weekend got a new heat pump ~2 years ago, but saved the old propane furnace and hooked up to my husband's workshop. I should probably get a back-up generator (we have 1, so a back-up FOR our back-up generator) I should probably get some kind of wood cook stove. We have an electric stove and we have a wood stove for heat.... I bought a gas BBQ with 3 extra propane tanks as a cooking backup and I have a Global Sun Oven |
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Post by missasip on Sept 28, 2012 7:59:33 GMT -7
I gotta say that there are so many things I need now, as far as home...My apt is great, but not mine. Getting a heck of a deal, but it ain't mine. I had the propane guy out yesterday and it was quite the look on his face when I told him I wanted two 250 gallon tanks...  ...he said why? Ain't nothing here....I asked him if that made a difference in getting the tanks. He said no, just thought it strange to want tanks where nothing's at....500 gallons of propane just sitting there gives me some back up. If push comes to shove I have enough materials to throw up a small cabin and have my "own place"...I've actually have a 12x16 portable building ordered and it's coming in November for storage. I have a small two burner wood stove, I got out of my old work shop. I also am working on that freezer conversation to a high efficient fridge....if it works like it should, it will work with a small solar/battery setup, without much fuss. A system to run conventional type fridges, freezers, stoves and washing machines is beyond my $$$ ability. That would be a high $$ setup. If I can run my little fridge, a fan and some lights (leds), I'll be good to go. Losing my BOL has just about done me in, but ya gotta stay at it... Jimmy |
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Post by cajunlady87 on Oct 9, 2012 3:34:30 GMT -7
I'll add handkerchiefs or bandanas. You may not need to use them every week but when you're down with a cold they'll save on the t.p. The material is thin and can be washed and dried quickly to reuse again and again.  Oh, hats, gloves and socks to hopefully prevent getting a cold in the first place. ;D |
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Post by geauxfish on Oct 9, 2012 9:26:32 GMT -7
Solar pathway lighting, first aid items (gauze, band-aids, topical treatments), laterns, tiki torch oil, OFF, screening, tape.
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Post by Redneckidokie on Oct 10, 2012 2:28:39 GMT -7
Harbor freight and wholesale tool stores sell a cheap home tire changing set up to get tire on and off the rim. Seems that might be handy. Probably an extra set or two of tires. Dad said tires and tubes were highly valued when he was a boy in the depression. Patches, plugs, tire pumps to. Maybe a cheap bubble balancer? But WC just reminded me, that we only have to last until 12/21/12.  |
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Post by woodyz on Oct 10, 2012 12:43:40 GMT -7
2 cycle oil
more propane
HEET
more gun repair parts
extra hand pump
leather punch
more salt
more sugar and yeast
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Post by missj on Oct 11, 2012 21:25:05 GMT -7
But WC just reminded me, that we only have to last until 12/21/12. oh sweet!! I am set. I guess these next 2 months will count as my retirement then...I should quit going to work NOW since we can definitely make it until 12/21/2012....probably without even going outside our front door.... |
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Post by Georgia Survivor on Oct 12, 2012 4:06:26 GMT -7
Maybe I missed this in someone's earlier post, but don't forget to stock up on extra prescription glasses/contact lenses and reading glasses. The eye doctor may be closed for a while.
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Post by Georgia Survivor on Oct 12, 2012 4:07:35 GMT -7
And how about gun cleaning supplies?
O.S.
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Post by missj on Oct 16, 2012 21:11:40 GMT -7
toe nail clippers!!!
I needed some tonight and couldn't find any...then I realized it is tough to adapt any other tool to do this specific job. I know you are thinking about scissors, files, knives etc....just get some danged toe nail clippers at the dollar store and put them away.
Also, it can actually become painful to wear your shoes if your feet are not properly cared for.
in fact, I'll just say "foot care" in general is something we should prep for. socks, powders, cushions etc because with doing a lot more walking, and with new comfy shoes not necessarily being available (or not in your size) our feet will need a lot more care and attention.
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Post by Redneckidokie on Oct 17, 2012 3:17:43 GMT -7
Amen J. I second your idea. Folks who have never been cursed with foot or toe nail problems just do not realize how debilitating a sore foot from stone bruises, cuts, and ingrown nails can be. During my younger growing years I had a lot of ingrown nail trouble and suffered badly with it. Finally had them cut out. Take care of your feet! toe nail clippers!!! I needed some tonight and couldn't find any...then I realized it is tough to adapt any other tool to do this specific job. I know you are thinking about scissors, files, knives etc....just get some danged toe nail clippers at the dollar store and put them away. Also, it can actually become painful to wear your shoes if your feet are not properly cared for. in fact, I'll just say "foot care" in general is something we should prep for. socks, powders, cushions etc because with doing a lot more walking, and with new comfy shoes not necessarily being available (or not in your size) our feet will need a lot more care and attention. |
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...he said why? Ain't nothing here....I asked him if that made a difference in getting the tanks. He said no, just thought it strange to want tanks where nothing's at....500 gallons of propane just sitting there gives me some back up. 
