HOW TO SURVIVE BROWNOUTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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  • @fluffyjoker69
    @fluffyjoker69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rod, u need to look for a hand operated battery flashlight. I have a few that don't require nor take batteries. They have a small hand operated generator built inside. One minute on cranking the handle around provides 30 minutes of light, not much but better than nothing. Also has 3 settings of lights. Alarms can be done on ur watch or phone. As far as ur freezer, get jugs of drinking water n put into freezer. It's help extend the cold plus if it last a day or two you have water to drink. Plenty of water several cases or several 5 gallon contains. Maybe a portable generator for ur balcony to run the essential things. We have plenty of hurricanes here. Essentials are gas for truck in case of evacuation, natural gas...several LP cylinders, for the grill outside, plenty of gasoline & gas cans, one if not two generators, fans, good extension cords, plug up essentials only frig, freezers, fans, t.v....to see news. Check on neighbors. If you have pets don't forget about them & also if you take meds have a small supply of them on hand, have a good size first aid kit. We go thru this every year. Yes I can find my way thru my house without crashing into anything when it's dark.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks James and good advise. One should think it through and be as prepared as they can be.

  • @PhilstoPhx
    @PhilstoPhx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good info about the brown outs in the city. I've experienced a couple here in Sibonga at the in laws house, because of it my wife and I are thinking about getting a generator when we make the move here.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A generator would be a good investment most places John.

  • @rvcruzph
    @rvcruzph 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    the only thing i hate about brownouts in philipines is ITS VERY HOT even though its night so i cant sleep

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. That is why is good to have some battery backup or generator or at least a battery-operated fan.

  • @ogremgtow990
    @ogremgtow990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A good UPS battery backup for expensive electronics would prevent damage .

  • @janedudynsky5067
    @janedudynsky5067 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You live in a high rise condo, can you just open the balcony sliding door to let the cool air in? Can you buy a battery operated lamps in the Philippines? Life in the Philippines is fun, brownouts included. 😃👍👍👍

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL.Thanks Jane but the air outside often isn't "cool". I do have one battery operated lamp and will buy another lamp with a fan also.

  • @mariahussain7341
    @mariahussain7341 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    in the uk, we call brown outs power cuts

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes sense to me Maria. This is more of a blackout than a brownout.

  • @michaelw9961
    @michaelw9961 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have stayed in a few rooms in SE Asia with no air con and 90F plus humid weather. I found the key to sleeping at night was jumping in a cold shower and then without drying off, lay in bed with a fan blowing over me......From a long term perspective, with all the growth in Cebu City, I wonder just how much and how fast they are enlarging the capacity of their power grid???

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are a little slow and behind in expanding the power capacity Michael. Politics often gets in the way. I think they are one of the largest users of wind power presently and solar is opening up more plants also.

  • @manuelcamomot5152
    @manuelcamomot5152 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always be ready

  • @rolfhoffmann502
    @rolfhoffmann502 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Living on Catanduanes Island you get used to "Brown outs. They used to be quite frequent and could last a whole day than it got better they lasted around 1/2 to 1 hr but it could happened 3 -4 -5 times a day and during the night. We bought a 3.5 kw Genset which is essential also 5kw inverter run of a truck battery for short periods. I am also from Queensland ( Rockhampton ) and the only time we had a powercut was during the Cyclone in 2014 10 days...Have a good day Mate

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing that Rolf. A genset is a good investment as it can happen anywhere. Most of my brownouts have been an hour or less here. We had 3 weekends of planned 8 hour power outage at one condo while they replaced equitpment.

  • @robertkubrick3738
    @robertkubrick3738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video Rod. I'm the king of flashlights with my collection so light isn't a problem. I have a few of the small Bavin fans that Take an 18650 battery or run off a microUSB cord. I have about 30 18650 batteries of reasonably good quality from Lazada and shopee. I have an old Dell laptop as a backup where I replaced the spinning hard drive with a SATA SSD which increased the battery life by 60% and I have the original 6 cell battery and two 9 cell extended run batteries so I have about 24 hours continuous laptop time. I also have the car and the car charger for everything. If things get untenable I can move to the air conditioned L300 with my laptop tethered to my phone and camp out. I have 20,000 Mah, 13,000 Mah, 10,000 Mah and a 3,000 Mah battery banks/charging bricks. Unless you are reading, a low light source is actually better around 40-50 Lumens. Battery banks with low powered lights like a 40 Lumen 3,000 Mah model like mine provides about 30 hours of light. Presuming you are turning it off during the day, that will probably see you through 3-4 nights. I have a gas burner that takes cartridges.
    In your position Rod, I would plug the induction cooker into your power to cook or leave the freezer plugged into it and use my battery fans. Same if I had a light that worked off the generator I would install a screw in plug adapter and run my refrigeration off it (or possibly my Acer Predator gaming laptop ; ). Those Foam couch beds are hot to sleep on, I know, I've done it! The best sleeping in a brownout would probably be a waterbed to wick heat away from your body, trying to heat a ton of water, second best would be a net hammock where you aren't laying on an insulated surface and have airflow all around your body to radiate heat. If you eat anything greasy as I do, taking a shower often to get the body oils off will keep you cooler. When I was in the Army and we were out in the field, we used to say you had to be here, nobody said you had to be miserable. The bad thing about using your phone for data is in a brownout, everyone else is using their phone data too so it's probably going to slow down. My longest brownout in the Philippines was 4 days, the longest in the US was 50 days, after Hurricane Katrina.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for all of that information Robert and good points. I think we were without power for a day once in a snowstorm. Maybe that is why I don't like cold. I can't imagine being without power for 50 days. It is good to think through this and prepare as best possible.

    • @robertkubrick3738
      @robertkubrick3738 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmazingPhilippines1 You have an outlet with generator power Rod, it may not sound like much compared to what you usually have and I wouldn't overload it but it's wealth if you run into a longer brownout as long as the generator keeps running. I'd prepare to make the most of it.

  • @daddybob6096
    @daddybob6096 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Theres always candles for lights, but most expats i knew had portable generators to operate fans and keep your frig going. Also at my house i was able to have the TV going, as well we had several rechargeable battery powered lanterns which solved the lighting problem. Of a night we didn't worry too much about it. Cheers Rod.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Bob. A generator would be a good investment anywhere as it can happen anytime. I have a couple extra longer lasting flashlights now and will get some candles also.

  • @KrissBartlett
    @KrissBartlett 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You know Rod you could set up a small solar panels on your balcony there so you always have power if you have a battery set up the solar panels charge the battery we have one on our house up at Bogo well Nailon its would run everything you need probably not the fridge our tv and all lights in the house will run all night

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do have a small 3 panel solar setup I brought from the US Kriss. A battery would be a good investment with the proper setup also. Thanks for sharing that info.

  • @canuktravels4970
    @canuktravels4970 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ever had food spoil in the refrigerator/freezer? Ok that's the Canadian in me cuz we need our freezers stocked lol. I bet you have a days worth of food maybe two and some brown pops (beer) in that fridge, cuz when it's a brown out you can hit the streets and eat good food for a very reasonable price yes? OR go for a swim in that pool sounds like a plan.......

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL. I like to keep plenty of food around Canuk. We never had a generator on the farm but most blackouts lasted several hours at most so we were lucky.

  • @clydeseaside345
    @clydeseaside345 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Rod, its the time to get a cold beer out of the refrigerator and sit on the balcony

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL. Fortunately, this lasted about 35 minutes only Clyde.

    • @ajuk6391
      @ajuk6391 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmazingPhilippines1 enough time for 2 beers then😂

  • @shagwellington
    @shagwellington 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Rod, Thanks for another useful video. I would want to live somewhere it isn't so hot. Are there any places you could recommend that are fairly developed?

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to go up in elevation to get cooler temps. Valencia is a city in the mountains above Dumaguete with several expats living there. A friend of mine lives in Antipolo in the foothills near Manila. He says it is cooler but that area gets some weather influence from typhoons that head north through that area.
      Baguio City is cool at 5000' above sea level and used to be the summer capitol.

  • @royhubbard9997
    @royhubbard9997 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Rod you can buy emergency light bulbs from ace hardware thar recognize a powere outage and turn back on and do last several hours. I have bought two to bring back i also bought several battery led lights that I can position around the house. WHEN i get back hopefully soon. Roy

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Roy. I did pick up a couple more long lasting flashlight/torches. I will check into that lightbulb solution also.

  • @philipjanek3864
    @philipjanek3864 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. Most people don't think about things like this and get caught off guard. Thanks again. You stated in an earlier video you're thinking about getting your T-Mobile back can you do a review on how T-Mobile works living in Cebu?

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Philip. I now have a magicJack which gives me a US phone number when plugged into my computer so I won't be using T-Mobile or any other carrier.

  • @NYJGreatness
    @NYJGreatness 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s definitely one of the cons about living in the Philippines. That said, if you have people with you during the brownout, you can definitely make it fun.

    • @dmcbohol
      @dmcbohol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      M D
      It's more fun with brownouts in the Philippines! 😄😃

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL. The brownouts I have experienced have been pretty short, about an hour or so unless it was a planned maintenance issue of replacing equipment that took 8 hours on 3 weekends for 1 day each.

    • @joebombero1
      @joebombero1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      True. Filipinos are legendary for impromptu parties in the face of disaster.

  • @dennisb7930
    @dennisb7930 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Rod I have light weight head lamps with multi lite combo keeps your hands free and be able to do more,thanks for the video great idea to cover this

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dennis. We were talking about brownouts and the lights went out. LOL.

    • @dmcbohol
      @dmcbohol 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing Philippines
      What a coincedense, the power company must have heard you with your distinctive voice!

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL. That is what I was thinking.

  • @barneygoogle2720
    @barneygoogle2720 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about solar, Rod? If power was off for an extended period of time, ciuldn't you set up a portable solar rig on the balcony that would charge your computer and phone? Would insects prevent you from sleeping on the balcony or is it just not any cooler than inside?

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a small solar panel Barney for when the sun is up. It has 2 USB slots to charge off of. It is not large enough for the laptop though. I don't see too many flies/mosquitoes but I do have a mosquito net also if needed and would use insect repellent on the balcony.

  • @WorldTravelerCA
    @WorldTravelerCA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I bought honda generator for 15000 pesos which is nothing in compering to what i loose during blackouts here in Panglao island (bohol) and its at list once a month up to 3 times and for as long as 24-48 hrs per time so yes there is a way out
    15000 pesos today is $294.20

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Mile Stone. I would definitely own a generator if I lived in an area with regular blackouts. Honda makes some of the quietest generators.

  • @brianp6097
    @brianp6097 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some very good points to consider when dealing with brownouts Rod , some that I hadn’t considered. I experienced a few brownouts in the province of South Cebu, and it was difficult with no back up available. I hadn’t considered it happening in the city, and the thought of it happening while I’m in an elevator doesn’t bear thinking about , being claustrophobic. I think I’ll stay low level and use the stairs from now on haha .

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LOL. The day after this happened one of the 2 elevators was down for over a day so I used the stairs and got a good workout to floor 11 Brian.

  • @leofreihofer
    @leofreihofer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hope you get power back soon. M

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was on in about 35 minutes Leo so I can handle that.

  • @jameslonergan5840
    @jameslonergan5840 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like you should invest in an extention cord that reaches the fridge. Did you get a lot of rain from the tropical depression? Just need to find something good to drink and go sit by the pool!!! Thanks for the video!

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL. A very long extension cord James. The pool and lounge areas are an option.

    • @robertkubrick3738
      @robertkubrick3738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AmazingPhilippines1 I picked up some 25 foot household extension cords off Amazon in the US last time I was there about $6-7 each. They have more than one outlet and I find it handy in hotels that have possibly one receptacle, to run laptop where I want it plus recharge phone and battery bank. Be prepared.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many hotels are quite short of outlets so I try to carry one multiple outlet cord Robert.

    • @robertkubrick3738
      @robertkubrick3738 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AmazingPhilippines1 Good plan Rod.

  • @Hicks-g1m
    @Hicks-g1m 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have Brownouts in my area still even after the typhoon Rod it's been getting better but the electrical connection still can't handle storms when it comes I haven't really experienced Brownouts in Cebu maybe for about 5 seconds but that's it

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting Jeff. The infrastructure has a long way to go here.

  • @joebombero1
    @joebombero1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have solar power battery chargers. Good to have fully charged phones. Cell phone coverage continues when these planned brown-outs occur. The problems we have in Cavite is when the water pump stops in our subdivision and we have no water for two days. But we are prepared for that too now.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing that Joe. It is good to be prepared and especially important to have access to water.

  • @ItsAboutTime
    @ItsAboutTime 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Why don't you get a power strip so you can use that single outlet for a fan, light and alarm clock?

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have 3 power stips. Too few outlets even with power.

  • @AmericanExpatInThePhilippines
    @AmericanExpatInThePhilippines 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nothing to it. We have BLACKOUTS (Brownouts mean reduced power) on Camiguin Island several times a week, at least. I have a small solar power system that will run my computer, some lights, and a fan for at least several hours.My system could be duplicated at most condos, too. It won't run a refrigerator, but it'll power some lights, and my computer.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I remember "rolling brownouts" in Los
      Angeles a few years ago John. I have a small solar panel I brought from the US and my get a battery backup system. These blackouts don't happen often or last very long where I have been but that could change tomorrow.

  • @Dam_Big_Dawg
    @Dam_Big_Dawg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you really deal with an unscheduled power outage? At least where I live (community) the outages are scheduled and it’s been very seldom (thank god) and our place is in Mandaue.
    Maybe that’s a good premise for future content, how to deal with an unscheduled brown out.
    As usual, keep up the good work. Thanks.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Dave. I was wondering if there is some notification site. The admin may have known about it but didn't post the info where tenants could see it, or maybe they didn't know either. I have a small solar panel also if necessary.

  • @bonzotalonzo9072
    @bonzotalonzo9072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you know of a brownout in advance I found it the time to defrost the freezer and go to the mall. Is your stove electric and would they allow you to have a small charcoal grill on your balcony ??

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have not been notified in advance most times Lawrence. I am not sure if the admin was aware of it or not. I think we will get a small grill but someone will call the fire department if they see smoke probably.

  • @stevewilliams1289
    @stevewilliams1289 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Rod : you may know the answer to this question : what areas of the Phil have the best climate ? Thank you. FR> USA

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It depends on your definition of "best climate" Steve. The east coast will get hit by the most typhoons but they can do damage many places. You can go up in elevation to get cooler temps. I have friends who like it warm and never use AC so it depends on your personal preferences. Valencia in the mountains above Dumaguete is popular it seems.

  • @ExpatMemo
    @ExpatMemo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not the funnest part of the Philippines, and even I who grew up in the city didn't get used to it. We've hadpower outages in Manila for days on end (weeks even!). What about your refrigerator? Was it out? I'd put that where the fan was, if you had things in it. Rather strange they got the emergency outlet by the door tho.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The brownout lasted about 35 minutes. They tended to be 1 hour at the Persimmon condos about once a month. I can handle the short power outages but would have to get battery backup if they were longer.

  • @travelerborja3393
    @travelerborja3393 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What happened my friend rod,why brownout your room

  • @jorgemesa6965
    @jorgemesa6965 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was with no power for 14 days doing hurricane wilma

    • @Mhel2023
      @Mhel2023 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      17 days no power Hurricane Ike....I hate candles now lol 😡

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow. That would be a major challenge.

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL. I experienced Hurricane Hugo and fortunately was leaving the area shortly after it came through. I saw the destruction. Ice was in high demand and expensive.

  • @geofffletcher2539
    @geofffletcher2539 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi rod..you must decide if the cost is reasonable to buy a generator.if you only had a few brownouts during the year..i think because your cebu city.not many brownouts..buy a battery pack rod..great video...ok..q

    • @AmazingPhilippines1
      @AmazingPhilippines1  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Geoff. I don't think we will get many or that they will be that long here but a generator is a good investment anywhere I think. It can happen anytime anyplace.

  • @gustavscholten597
    @gustavscholten597 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    FULLE PEEENS...........omg not AGAIN..!

  • @manuelcamomot5152
    @manuelcamomot5152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always be ready