When I was a kid, folks used to think that life beyond the year 2000 would start to look more like Star Trek or Buck Rogers, but every day it's starting to look more and more like Mad Max.
Lilly, I live in bush Alaska. I don't have mainline power ( generator and solar for me) And I have some tips for you. Keep your freezer full to the top at all times, frozen things hold temperature longer than air. In the winter use any kind of food grade bottles or jugs ( soda, milk fruit juice) fill them with water but not completely to allow for ice expansion and cap. allow them to completely freeze outside, and use them to fill any dead spaces in the freezer. remember keep it completely full at all times!!!! For now you can just put the water bottles in and allow their to freeze, while you still have power. If the bottles are clean and food grade and you use potable water, this can be used as emergency water backups. Using sealed bottles also saves you from not flooding your freezer with water if everything completely thaw's out. Now if you're serious about saving your power and your food, this is how to modify a chest freezer for optimal cold retention. Use blue board foam panels or even white foam to box in your freezer. Use at least 2inch thick foam, the thicker the better. Cut a piece of foam for the bottom by placing the freezer on the foam and cutting it to the outside dimensions of the freezer sides. Then place a panel against the side, it must overlap the bottom foam and come up to the top even with the surface of the freezer lid. You might have to use spacers towards the top, below the lid so that the lid can open freely. Now place one panel at a time all of the way around the freezer. Remember that you have to overlap the ends with the next sheet( no gaps, use duct tape to hold the panels in place as you go,) next lay a panel of foam flat on the lid top. Mark the underside even with the outside surface of the foam on the walls and cut. DO NOT FORGET to cut out the area for the compressor vent, if this is as much as you want to accomplish (I.e. just the foam) cut a hole in the foam to lift the lid and tape up the seams and edges just to hold the wall foams in place for use.if you want a more durable set up, build a plywood or O.S.B. box around the outside walls in the same way as the foam, all the way to the bottom and all of the way to the top edge of the side foam. ( Leave an even amount of foam, about .25 of an inch protruding above the side boards for an air tight seal with the lid foam.) Next, measure and cut wood for the top surface of the lid foam and 4 pieces for the sides of the lid foam. Test fit as you work, you may need to angle cut the back edges of foam when you place your hinges to lift the lid, so that it opens smoothly and seals all of the way around evenly. Place a lift handle on the front edge of the lid wood frame for convenience. Now you have a well insulated freezer that can hold temperature for days without power. CAUTION, do not cover the compressor vents or opening DANGER!!!!! You can add an external thermometer to the outside to monitor temps. This setup keeps frozen in the safe limits for me in the summer time (70- 85 F days) for 4-5 days with no power. Hope some people use this information because it's a lifesaver.
i've used similar approach when i was building my survival cold weather pod from styrofoam. 6inch thick sytrofoam box with forced air induction works so damn fine down to minus ten degrees celsius. im sure if i had some sort of 12V heating system in, it could go even lower ( low 20's maybe) ...
Took a old propane powered half fridge and put it on its back: top lid ice box. Doing the foam and wood box frame too. Keeps things cool at my cabin. Got Solar and wood stove too. Be prepared now.
Good idea . Keep in mind that if there are warm spots on the surface of the freezer when the compressor is running, that is where the condensing coil which is run just below the surface, is giving off its heat. Don't cover up this spot. It needs to dissipate heat from the compressor here, otherwise your compressor can over heat and break down.
REALLY AMAZING...This is why "THEY" hate it and want to control the internet GOOD INFORMATION WILL KEEP YOU AND ME FREE!!! GOOD LUCK LILLY HEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT LIKE FROM A WOOD STOVE OR FIREPLACE! 👍❤
@@gabrielserrano5054 that's right, not going to get better, only worse...most people are not smart enough to connect the dot's anymore...smart phone's and computer's are only as smart as the user is...none of these people really use their brain's to figure out problem's anymore technology doe's it for them, and soften's their brain's
In the last few months, the US has had many times the normal amount of "accidents" involving coal cars, energy production and food processing plants across the country.
I heard about accidents with food processing plants. One TH-camr claimed over 90 incidents. I don't recall within what time period however. I wonder if any were the result of possible Russian, Iranian, or Chinese cells of people, if they exist within the US borders. It is interesting how the media hasn't been reporting this. AFAIK.
I personally think it is planned by the u.s., as well as other countries. The time frame on all the processing plants is less than a year, " controll the food, and you controll the masses" wasnt it clinton that said "never let a good pandemic go to waste" our leaders are selling us out.
Freezer full is good, as contents are frozen solid. Refrigerators run better with fewer items inside as it is constantly running to keep things chilled.
The studies I’ve seen indicate that the energy savings is negligible under normal circumstances. The advantage comes from having a freezer full when the power goes out, it will stay cold longer because of the extra mass.
Here in the US, in OKLAHOMA, I just got a notice today that rates would be Going Up AGAIN to keep up with maintenance and upgrade costs. My bill has been going up a little every month for the past six months no matter how much I try to conserve.
NorCal....39 cents a kilowatt hour after we exceed our pathetic 9.8 kwh per day allotment on Tier 1. 97 degrees F today and the AC is running on batteries. Rates raised in January and March, the PUC allows a third hike soon. PG&E...Pacific Graft & Extortion.
Ya know, the Amish are laughing their butts off at the rest of us. Maybe we should start adopting some of their methods. Like, do you really need to drive your car down the block to buy a soda and some chips? Why not ride your bike? If the school is less than 2 miles away. Why not make the kids walk. Also, we need to redesign our cities to be pedestrian friendly. As it currently stands you cannot walk from one end of a city to another without the threat of being run over.
@End Times Are upon us True, however the amount that they consume is minuscule compared to the average person. Take an Amish furniture factory for example. The entire plant is ran off of compressed air and maybe a few batteries. The entire system is powered by just one small Diesel engine. Now compare that with a furniture manufacturer like Ashley’ Furniture. Which uses power off the grid. Not to mention hundreds of machines that use propane. Their fossil fuel consumption measures in the tons. I suspect at least %30 of their budget goes towards energy. While the Amish manufacturers only need one 500 gallon tank of diesel to last them 3 months. Major difference!
They are deliberately pushing up the prices. There’s no reason for this. There is no shortage they’re just telling us there is to fulfill their agenda🤷♀️Love you Lilly from New Zealand 🇳🇿🥰🙏
Drive all prices sky high and inflict it on the people. When they can take no more, introduce the great reset.....Have people so desperate they will bag for it to be able to live.....and then the governments step in, introduce the reset and digital systems and control the populations
Bad timing for the only refinery to be down... we've had some recent issues in the US with gas pipelines and outages, plants and factories relating to food processing and shipment. Strange timing for all of it indeed. Stay safe and thanks for the video!
Lily, I purchased one of you knives and could not be more pleased. Best knife I own (and I own about 30). Everyone must stock up on essential items to weather this storm. God bless from South Carolina, USA!!
@@yvy5584 You're welcome. I just realized there is another problem with it. Stainless is too soft for me. I prefer high carbon steels. But if you're in a moist/humid environment, stainless might be necessary. In that case, I'd go with VG-10. ATB!
Hi Lilly, looks like the entire world is having similar issues. Especially those worldwide accidents are strange. I like your little setup it will help you for sure. We have our bug out cabin also setup with solar and are completely independent off grid. We also practice permaculture. Keep going with your great chancel. Gruß Uli
probably the last thing I'd do is brag about what I've done and have on the internet for someone smart enough to find out who I am, where I am and to take my stuff. Silly survival skills if you ask me lmfao.
Thank goodness you are prepared and thank you for your videos. Stay strong and you will be fine. You have a lot of fans in the states and we appreciate your content!
Staggered that any government would leave their country in such a vulnerable position. Hasn't anyone heard of a contingency plan & never ever only have one source of energy. But then again I'm a pepper & I know better 🤦♀️🇬🇧
I've traveled the world and lived in many countries, with many of them being complete war-torn hellholes of unimaginable horror. Any blackout that lasts 48 hours or more and the entire country descends into violent madness - especially during winter as people begin freezing to death. You see, modern buildings - especially apartment buildings - are no longer being designed with fireplaces in mind. They just don't have them. So people are going to start roaming around looking for better housing that has a working fireplace. They'll "remove" the current tenants of such housing and then squat in it until all the wood for the fireplace is gone and they'll start burning any wooden objects they can find. After that, they go back to roaming looking for new houses with fireplaces and lots of wood. And I haven't even begun to mention the fact that without power one can't sell or produce food. 3 days without food and people will be killing each other in the streets for a candy bar. Now normally in a free country like America you can defend yourself rather easily with any assortment of firearms but almost all of Europe - except Switzerland - has heavily outlawed/regulated firearms ownership so the only people guaranteed to have any firearms will be the government (military and police) and criminals. In other words, "not you". My advice would be that as a power outage goes past 24 hours, to pack up and get out and head to an isolated cabin in the woods where you've hopefully planned ahead and concealed a shotgun with a few hundred shells of buckshot and slugs with which to defend it.
I read in Europe a number of people have firearms that are deeply hidden such as wrapped up and buried in case something like this happens. If the above were to happen, I doubt people who can dig up these firearms will be concerned about the law at that point. I don't know how prevalent buried and deeply hidden firearms are in Europe.
Your information is not correct. Here in Austria, also a "free country", you can legally buy certain firearms if your over 18 years old. E. g. a lever action gun.
@@AchimDelmarco I heard in the Czech Republic firearms are more popular than other areas of Europe. I have no idea what the laws are there, however...A lever action rifle sounds good in lieu of an AR or AK.
The Swiss might be able to purchase things like hunting rifles....but alot of swiss are very passive aggressive and liberal as crazy. They love to play head games and guilt complex games.....and big time control freaks....I learned this after living there for 5 years...
I've read an article earlier in the week that some German coal fired power plants that have been off line and sitting idle are looking into firing back up temporarily to offset the prices of fuel, that goes for the US as well.
You can't restart a coal fired plant "overnight". ...so while that is a sensible option for the near future, it may not happen in time for this winter.
@@jasonbabila6006 germany still has a lot of coal fired capacity that they use every day. This whole mess has been caused by the massive malinvestment in wind and solar and the war on carbon. The power companies have to offset their power production from coal and gas with carbon credit certificates. adds massive amounts to the cost of electricity. You have to understand that wind and solar are not net energy producers. it is like a person eating celery. it takes more calories to eat that is contained in the celery. with wind and solar the more and faster you eat the quicker you starve to death. europe has spent almost a trillion dollars(euros) on this crap energy. wasted the resources. what you have is massive misallocation of capital/ Think about the 2008 housing financial crisis. well this time it is going to be even bigger and instead of houses being the focus of the bad investments. it is going to be in the very foundation of our modern civilization. Energy.
In Poland we got already 300% more expensive gas and elecricity 160% more expensive. This is not over, goverment says it will be a tough winter and prime minister says to insulate the hauses because this winter can be a lack of electrixity and gas. We have lived to see beautiful times....
This is why channels such as yours are so important. Helping guide others with alternative ways to do things may come in handy if we cannot learn from our mistakes and resolve our differences by not overlooking but acting on our problems.
Miss Lilly, I`m so happy to see you are prepared the way you are, you are quite a lady and should be very proud. I for one am proud of you, keep up the great work and please keep us informed. what happens over there will eventually come over here, we all know that. I`m impressed with you and your preps. take care, God Bless...
They want a one world digital currency. They all serve the devil. When they get it in order to get a digital account you will have to take a mark in your right hand or forehead. Otherwise you won't be able to buy or sell.
When fuel runs low, you can play the efficiency game. Reduce heat waste, insulation. Cheap foam gaskets around doors and windows. Anything and everything
@@beastslayer9153 sheets of bubble wrap to make a kinda ante chamber to slow air movement when using the front door help too. But if things get that bad, there are other things I’m doing first adding an acrylic sheet to inside of the windows.
Hi Lilly and thanks for sharing what's happening on your side of the world. Here in America last winter we had black outs due to a ice storm, but the experience taught me a lesson to get better prepared. So during that time it was very cold outside so we took everything out of the freezer and put it in coolers with lids open, out in the car with the windows down a little. The reason for the car was to keep animals from getting to it. The cold outside kept everything frozen. I filled up all the propane tanks I could buy and stored them, it saved our lives. I closed off one room and that became the heated space with a propane heater. We left the window open a small amount for oxygen and I ran the wires from my solar panels thru that to charge my solar generators. I had filled lots of small propane bottles and used them with a camping stove. We filled the bathtubs with water right away so water wasn't a problem. We had food, water, electricity for lights as well as our dvd player and tv from the solar gens. The power came back on three days later and since then I have doubled everything from last year and added freeze dried foods. We have enough so far for a few months of trouble but I wanted to share my ways during our outage in case it helps you and or your readers. Take care Lilly and I really hope we all around this globe we live on can survive another year.
Outstanding efforts from you and the other Texans that I've learned from on TH-cam. Good luck Lily, don't forget that all of our ancestors were capable and harder working with less in their lives. There is hope that with the right amount of prepping, work and support from friends and family that we all will overcome.
@@lavendersky4324 I quickly threw a large new tarp in and made my own liner. It held up so good, I bought another for the other bathroom. Now I'm better prepared.
Do you remember all the talk about " The Dark Winter " all imposter leaders were bantying about in 2020 - well - now youre about to see it in action - oil fields dont come on & off like a light switch - DONT GET COMPLACENT BECAUSE - NOW - THEY ARE PROMISING TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE CHAOS AND DEATH THAT THEY CREATED - once the k*ife is in - twist it until theyre out of lives once and for all.
Yup, it's going to be BAD here in the states, but the sheeple have no clue and are utterly and totally UNprepared. Hope you have gold, silver and plenty of ammo
This why globalism is bad. Countries need to be independent of each other and not rely on other countries because look what's happening. Even with food items. Trade is good, but being dependent on other countries for necessities is a problem. I'm glad you were able to get some power stations and are securing your energy needs in case of an outage. I'm praying things don't get as bad as everyone is expecting. Thank you for sharing this info Lily. God bless you and your family.
I read fluent Russian. In one of their papers an MPEU was quoted saying people need to accept a lower standard of living "for the sake of the planet". Two days later a friend who reads French said the same quote made their paper.
Lily,, your Bluetti system is a thing of beauty! However, I ended up getting the Ecoflow Delta Max because Amazon had it $400 off on Prime Day. I was thrilled because they only charged my credit card this morning, and it was sitting on my porch by late afternoon, having come by cargo air. Tomorrow I will finish my chores early, and spend the rest of the day acquainting myself with its operation. I have two freezers, but the Ecoflow is supposed to handle a 5000 Watt surge. We shall see. Thanks for all you do to help the rest of us survive. It's a blessing not to feel so helpless in the face of so much bad news.
A prime day deal got me too, lol. I already had a Delta Mini, which I love, and was thinking of getting another. Prime Day, they offered a package deal with the Delta Mini AND a 100w solar panel for less than the price I paid for my original Mini. I couldn't pass it up.
After a lot of research, I bought my EcoFlow Delta Max (2016Wh) with one 220W bi-facial solar panel at the beginning of June. I have tested it by having it run my 7 cu ft Insignia chest freezer for a full 24 hours (without any recharging); after 24 hours it still had 24% battery remaining. I then did some limited tested recharging it with the single solar panel, after 4.5 hours, it had recharged back up to 50%. I ordered a second 220W bi-facial solar panel that arrived this week... I'm eager to do some more thorough testing & familiarization, especially with 2 solar panels (I'm curious to see if two 220W solar panels is enough).
Lily I have 5 freezers and I insulated each of them with one inch styro foam insulation. I cut the styro to fit each side and used duct tape to attach. Just don't cover the vent for your compressor or the temperature dial. I don't have numbers worked out but I have seen a decrease in my electric bill since doing the insulating. The freezers have been operating in this manner for one year with no problems. Best of luck in the coming months!
To reduce your electric demand buy solar-powered lights. Charge the battery in the day & use the lights to reduce grid use. Also, an auto alternator & batteries can be adapted to produce electricity. A bicycle may be used to turn the alternator or a fan may turn it w/ wind power. If you don't take steps to provide for yourself, who will?
Electrician - The heating system in general require electricity to start the system solenoid and ignite the flame. If the system is a hot water type then there is also a circulator pump. Look into connecting the Bluetti through a manual transfer switch so you can continue heating your home during a blackout.
@@FamilyManTN It would be difficult to guide without seeing the branch wiring and distribution panel. You need to isolate the circuit feeding the heating system whether it be a hot water or forced air. Find out the load of your system first to determine compatibility with a Bluetti.
I think everyone is facing hard times as this world seems to be falling apart. It's good that you have the knowledge to help yourself in these hard times. Stay strong, good video.
@@uncletomscabin2073 what good is mega wealth if the currency is worthless and you can’t control or protect your physical assets? *edit* to be clear: I do not think 'the corporations' or the mega rich are intentionally bringing about some kind of intentional, orchestrated collapse. western society has had enemies for a long time and they have been making plans.
What a "coincidence" that there was an "accident" in the single big refinery, so that Austria is going down on fuel now... 😇🙃 Seems that the plan is to get the individual mobility to an end... Thx for the info, Lilly, never heard of it before! These Bluetti devices are really cool, the best on them is the all-in-one package with charging from any source availabale! 👍
@@JG-fv9bv As practiced in the last 2.5yrs already, go working, consume and stay at home... Providently the germen interior minister has branded all coming protesters as "right-wing subversivses"... ✊
A large LNG processing plant in the USA had a fire that shut it down. Other facilities around the world seem to be having "accidents" that impact output. Odd.
I'm really interested in how well the solar panels will recharge your system. I want to see you test your preps before you need to use them. Shut everything off and test your system. Also, The biggest problem is not the equipment that you have but being surrounded by people that didn't prepare at all. Going gray doesn't mean you go out with a gray hoodie. It means that you and your gear blend into the surroundings so that nothing sticks out. As the situation gets worse you might need to collapse your living area into rooms and then into a single room. It might make sense to cook and can everything in your freezer. Then you can use the power for lights, hot water, and heat. The most important thing about this situation is that you need to protect your plumbing. If your pipes burst your whole home and preps will be at risk. So, know how to drain your pipes and close off rooms that you don't need.
Very good points. As someone who has lived through few years of civil war I can say your advice is on point. I would just ad that things get so much worse than any of us in the west can imagine. It's almost the most important thing to be mentally ready to bare such conditions.
I remember hearing the problems will start in Europe first, and then spread to the US. Seems to be unfolding that way. In the end, we are all responsible for our own well being. Those that rely on their governments to save them, are going to be slaves, or simply due. That is the reality. Lilly, you seem to be a survivor.
It's already starting in North America (here in Canada anyway and Im sure the US as well). Natural gas prices have jumped a significant 23% this year. My natural gas bill per year was about $800 - by this time next year it will be at minimum $1,050 - likely considerably more. My income sure as hell didn't increase 23%, nor will it in the next year.
@@Hathur you are correct. I just filled a 120 gallon propane tank. I have a few more to fill but I need to spread it out because I just don't have that much spare cash on hand. You are right, but I think the Europeans are feeling it harder and faster. Just the way it looks. I certainly don't know for sure. I don't get out much. I did travel from new Orleans to Atlanta and I can say there are more freight trucks on the road than ever. I may put up a video tomorrow showing it.
@@TheSHOP411 No question it is MUCH harder in Europe than north america, we aren't reliant on Russia for natural gas as we have our own. The situation in Europe is going to get considerably worse in the coming year. Low supply of course affects the global market, which means Canada and US will sell more of its own gas to Europe, reducing our own supply and thus raising our own costs as well. For now the natural gas price increases to north americans is unpleasant, but mostly manageable... in Europe though it's going to become a very serious problem soon. Europe desperately needs to start figuring out new power solutions or consider going back to nuclear (non-profit / tax funded nuclear, that is.. unless they want a Chernobyl / Three Mile Island / Fukushima etc) or they are going to be seriously fucked in the next few years.
@@Hathur YOU, are very intelligent and articulate. I went look at your channel and it, surprised me. I'm no gamer but I'll give you a sub just the same. Take care Hathur and keep safe.
For off grid lighting solutions, consider getting pocket sized LED lamps shaped like smartphones. Get selfie pods or mini photography light stands to go with the LED lamps. They work great together!
It's really strange that significant portions of just about every major infrastructure and supply line which supports comfortable modern life have started burning all across the world within the last 24 months or so--is it not? 🤔
Where I live here in the states, we budgeted for our fuel oil starting this month, and it's nearly double from what I was paying last year. My electric bill has gone up about 40% from this time last year. Add on top of that gas prices, food prices, etc. The whole world appears to be headed for one drastic wake up call.
Вот это не совсем понятно. В Штатах есть свой газ, есть своя нефть, атомная энергетика. Вы экспортируете энергорессурсы. Почему у вас проблемы с этим? Да, мировые цены выросли, у вас нет внутренних цен на энергорессурсы? Я просто не в курсе.
Have switched our heating to wood, 15kg gas bottles for the stove lasts us 10 weeks and cost around 30 Euros. We have 6 bottles full and stored. So glad we got rid of gas central heating.
Lilly, I would buy a gravity fed non electric pellet stove, which can heat whole house if positioned in good spot. Also I would buy 2+ skids wood pellets or corn now before buying panic begins. I imagine black outs will be in winter when people save expensive fuels and use electric, food can be saved possibly by using winter cold various ways. You can also cook on pellet stoves, warm water and use thermoelectric fans that move air around when placed on hot surface. Or buy wood stove..
All that smoke coming from your chimney will tell people you probably don't want to know you're there and comfy that you're there and comfy. Don't start a fire when you're surrounded by cold, hungry people. Not if you want to keep what you've got.
@@franny5295 agree with smoke, But I never seen smoke fume from my pellet stove or any other, because it is a glowing amber burn. Woodstove I agree thou.
Tatsächlich beunruhigend und bin froh eine alternative Heizung zu haben. Zur Not Photovoltaik drauf was geht… zu meiner Luftwärmepumpe. Strom wird bzw ist teuer. Mit Know How, guten Akkulumatoren und angepasstem Verhalten wäre Autakie möglich… Schön das du uns dbzgl am laufenden hltst 😉👍
Really? An accident? And we all have to believe that? No gas and diesel because of an accident, suddenly worldwide accidents in foodplants, and gas and diesel industry... Somebody is messing with us.
If you wrap your refrigerator with blankets making sure not to block the air circulation on the compressor and fan it will add insulation to the freezer saving lots of power.
Hi Lilly I'm praying for you and your families and all the other people that are suffering. It's not fun but you will overcome. I believe it. Stay safe, healthy and fit. ❤️
You have so much knowledge and thank you for keeping folks apprised as to suggestions and solutions. Our whole world is in dire straights. I fully believe that all if the prepping that many of us do will be very helpful. If our government here in the US wasn't so weak and a laughing stock, people across the world would not be in such a horrific place. Constantly praying for all of you in Europe. We will experience the same issues here at some point, they have already started with brown outs.
If anyone is prepared in your country, it is you(Lilly). In like the Bluetti goodies that you have but I am happy that you are remaining grounded(Casio watch)!! 😂
Lilly, thank you for giving us this update. It seems your country has a leadership that is more forthcoming with information…..bad news tho it may be. 😢 I am in full agreement with you on having a solar power station. I have a small Jackery for phone & computer, with 2 larger systems to support a small freezer and a cooling system. I now need to focus on winter emergency heating! Will you be heating your home with wood this winter? Keep inspiring us!
Living off grid in Australia. The system consists of 4 x 170 ah AGM batteries(about 8000 watthours, 4000 usable). Solar consists of 4 by 160 watt rigid pv panels(only 3 needed). Refrigeration is via two Engel portable fridge/freezers that are damn awesome for their low power drain, even during Australia's hot summer. These fridges can be powered directly from a 12 or 24 volts system. They use between 24 amps and 60 amps between them every 24 hours, depending on time of year..(running at 12 volts). At this time LPG/Propane hasn't changed in price in Australia and is the primary method of cooking and heat via a companion gas heater(also boil water on that heater). Fire is also good means for cooking(obvious for anyone outdoorsy or who lives permanently on the road). Can also use a small 12 volt oven to heat/cook food, as long as sun is plentiful. Can boil water via a 12 volt kettle and a little 600watt unit that runs via the Inverter. Have found usb powerbanks with PD/Quickcharge output to be useful for quick charging phones and powering laptops/macbooks via USB-C PD and a suitable adaptor for older models(USB-C to whatever plug you unit has). Have a Romoss 30,000 mah bank for phones/tablets(20 watt output, 12 volts Max via USB-C PD output). This powerbank can charge at 12 volts @ 1.4 amps via USB-C PD input. The second powerbank is a Baseus 30,000 mah with 65 watts output via USB-C PD(20 volts Max @ 3 amps output) This powerbank can charge at 20 volts at 3 amps via USB-C PD input. 12 volt and USB Led lighting(no brainer!) A 10 inch tablet for watching TH-cam and on occasssion, Curiosity Stream(don't have a tv). And a willingness to do life differently. Have been living off grid know for 5 years.. while on wheels, permanently. One day, I will get around to editing the terabytes worth of videos of the journey to upload.. lol. I never seem to enough storage space on my phone to edit video... My point? If you're already living minimal, power outages and shortages aren't an issue!
This is scary as hell Lilly. I'm in Canada and I'm ready to bug out and be self reliant as much as possible. I know you are to. No one wants that obviously but we all knew it was coming. Peppers subconsciously knew always it would happen.
Hahah bug out? Come on man. The issue is "carbon footprint", "renewable energy", "net zero" and all these other alarmist extremist buzz words. Just don't rely on plugging into power grids, conserve and minimise your fuel consumption and use traditional power sources rather than modern. If you live in the bush or in a rural area, you have to do these things every day as living excessively is not possible due to availability. You can't buy what's not there. People don't need to bug out, they do however need to stop being so wasteful and excessive. Relying on energy from your government is no longer feasible.
@@robsonez Nah man. Medicine will impacted, people lives massively disrupted. But what we all can do is relax, drink a beer (warm I guess), and bend over and kiss some ass good-bye. It's all good bro.
@@robsonez what do you think people will do when supplies and resources run low? steal from people, take other peoples stuff that are prepared. They wont be singing kumbaya about green energy footprints , lol
I'm so glad that my country has a lot of energy resources. Stay strong Lily, I pray that this energy crisis that a lot of countries experienced right now to end soon especially before winter comes.
It won’t. Sorry to burst your hope bubble, but the reality is a lot of European countries are in trouble due to dependence on Russian oil. The war is entering its fifth month, and from what I have read officials are expecting this war to last the entire year. That means billions maybe even trillions more weapons and aid sent to Ukraine while everyone in Europe and here in the states will experience higher inflation rates. Everything is crumbling globally at the same time.
@@taoist32 hahaha that's not a war first of all, none of both countries declared an official war to the other one, and that's a fact no matter how much you call it a "war". Second, that operation is not of your business. And third, you put sanctions 1st and on your own, so when you stick your nose where it does not belong you get slapped LOL reap what you sow and watch your own business next time!
I thought the biggest problem would have been keeping warm in winter since the cold kill’s. I am just surprised that a freezer would be that important.
Perhaps she wants to be able to feed her family longer? I have 3 pantries full of shelf/stable food and 27 cubic feet of freezers and even then, it’s only 6-9 mth worth of food.
You can always carry a box of matches! Just kidding, this is as compact as you can find, if you want a backpacking solution you should go for small powerbanks in mah and a foldable solar pannel.
Just got home from a 2 day campout with my favorite daughter and favorite wife. I have a Pecron and decided to bring it along. Two days finally drew it to nothing but was being used pretty much non-stop
Alaska USA is a good place to be, we'd love to have you. Guns, Fires for heat, natural resources, loads of fish and game, wild berries everywhere. You'd fit right in
@@resarm5007 If Russia takes Alaska, it might be an even better place to live without the idiots in Washington pushing their anti American agenda. Washington hates the rest of us.
If the freezer is pulling 50 or so Watts(which equals to 50Wh every hour) I'm actually surprised it drains the setup by 45% in 24h? It should've drained only 1200Wh or so from the total of available 4096 Wh?
I had considered building a wind turbine, then I found out they kill birds. I now prep as if the hands of time have turned back two hundred years, when electricity wasn't needed to survive.
Do turbines utilizing props the size of wild west water pump windmills kill birds too or are we talking industrial scale giant stuff only? BTW, if you aren't vegan, birds might be edible. Whats wrong about a poaching machine? And why is nobody demanding house cat ban &/ extinction although that species is estimated to kill 10x as many birds?
I commemorate you for your knowledge of what's going on and being aware but also taking that knowledge and information and trying to warn and share the truth of the situation at hand with others. Thank you and keep up the great work. God bless us all.
Personal question: Did you purchase these or were they part of a sponsorship? I ask because I see a lot of content creators hawking these things, yet none of them have actually had to pay for ~$3,000 USD (including tax and shipping) for that particular set up. Very expensive for the average person. However, I can see that where you live, with Fuel Shortages, this would make perfect sense. Stick a few solar panels on those things and you keep things running without the neighbors (or passer byers) hearing a generator chugging that identifies you as a target when things in city's get bad.
You are not creating the noise, but solar panel's are very noticeable, especially when they are on your roof, and gleam brightly when the sun hit's them...not as inconspicuous as people think
Lots of creators are being given the units in return for good reviews they have some flaws most need 24 volts plus to recharge from solar some can't recharge passively they have to be switched on (1amp load?)
None of the “generators” will last more than a day if you don’t have enough solar panels and sunlight to totally recharge them daily during a power outage.
I have a similar power station, in my truck with some solar on the roof. I can run my fridge for 3-4 days without any sun. Just in case, I got an AC inverter for the truck. My power station can charge to 80% in just one hour… so I can start up the truck for 30-60 min and that will give me enough charge to continue running my fridge for another 1-2 days. Ive got an Iceco dual zone 12/24v fridge/freezer, I think its 60 or 70qt. I believe the Bluetti’s has some sort of fast AC charging as well. I really like the Bluetti expansion battery, as I dont have any AC devices…its much smaller and could more easily fit into smaller areas.
@@earlshaner4441 I'm sure you know that the "zombie apocalypse" is a metaphor for the unprepared for shtf attacking the prepared.. we're surrounded lol. Good luck in the uncertain times ahead.
When I was a kid, folks used to think that life beyond the year 2000 would start to look more like Star Trek or Buck Rogers, but every day it's starting to look more and more like Mad Max.
This…
Flying cars and the Jetsons only for the "elites".. what's coming is more like hunger games
I'm just here for the gasoline.
need to prepare properly, need that one arm leatherjacket and a sawed off shotgun
I always tough it be more like the JETSONS cartoon 🛸
Lilly, I live in bush Alaska. I don't have mainline power ( generator and solar for me) And I have some tips for you. Keep your freezer full to the top at all times, frozen things hold temperature longer than air. In the winter use any kind of food grade bottles or jugs ( soda, milk fruit juice) fill them with water but not completely to allow for ice expansion and cap. allow them to completely freeze outside, and use them to fill any dead spaces in the freezer. remember keep it completely full at all times!!!! For now you can just put the water bottles in and allow their to freeze, while you still have power. If the bottles are clean and food grade and you use potable water, this can be used as emergency water backups. Using sealed bottles also saves you from not flooding your freezer with water if everything completely thaw's out. Now if you're serious about saving your power and your food, this is how to modify a chest freezer for optimal cold retention. Use blue board foam panels or even white foam to box in your freezer. Use at least 2inch thick foam, the thicker the better. Cut a piece of foam for the bottom by placing the freezer on the foam and cutting it to the outside dimensions of the freezer sides. Then place a panel against the side, it must overlap the bottom foam and come up to the top even with the surface of the freezer lid. You might have to use spacers towards the top, below the lid so that the lid can open freely. Now place one panel at a time all of the way around the freezer. Remember that you have to overlap the ends with the next sheet( no gaps, use duct tape to hold the panels in place as you go,) next lay a panel of foam flat on the lid top. Mark the underside even with the outside surface of the foam on the walls and cut. DO NOT FORGET to cut out the area for the compressor vent, if this is as much as you want to accomplish (I.e. just the foam) cut a hole in the foam to lift the lid and tape up the seams and edges just to hold the wall foams in place for use.if you want a more durable set up, build a plywood or O.S.B. box around the outside walls in the same way as the foam, all the way to the bottom and all of the way to the top edge of the side foam. ( Leave an even amount of foam, about .25 of an inch protruding above the side boards for an air tight seal with the lid foam.) Next, measure and cut wood for the top surface of the lid foam and 4 pieces for the sides of the lid foam. Test fit as you work, you may need to angle cut the back edges of foam when you place your hinges to lift the lid, so that it opens smoothly and seals all of the way around evenly. Place a lift handle on the front edge of the lid wood frame for convenience. Now you have a well insulated freezer that can hold temperature for days without power. CAUTION, do not cover the compressor vents or opening DANGER!!!!! You can add an external thermometer to the outside to monitor temps. This setup keeps frozen in the safe limits for me in the summer time (70- 85 F days) for 4-5 days with no power. Hope some people use this information because it's a lifesaver.
An excellent idea, I will do the same. Thank you.
Thank you very much
i've used similar approach when i was building my survival cold weather pod from styrofoam. 6inch thick sytrofoam box with forced air induction works so damn fine down to minus ten degrees celsius. im sure if i had some sort of 12V heating system in, it could go even lower ( low 20's maybe) ...
Took a old propane powered half fridge and put it on its back: top lid ice box. Doing the foam and wood box frame too. Keeps things cool at my cabin. Got Solar and wood stove too. Be prepared now.
Good idea .
Keep in mind that if there are warm spots on the surface of the freezer when the compressor is running, that is where the condensing coil which is run just below the surface, is giving off its heat. Don't cover up this spot. It needs to dissipate heat from the compressor here, otherwise your compressor can over heat and break down.
Amazing how there have been "accidents " in these refineries happening all over the world just in the last year!
REALLY AMAZING...This is why "THEY" hate it and want to control the internet
GOOD INFORMATION WILL KEEP YOU AND ME FREE!!! GOOD LUCK LILLY HEAT IS VERY IMPORTANT LIKE FROM A WOOD STOVE OR FIREPLACE!
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There not accidents but planned crisis for the great reset.
Yeah I was just saying that.
@@gabrielserrano5054 that's right, not going to get better, only worse...most people are not smart enough to connect the dot's anymore...smart phone's and computer's are only as smart as the user is...none of these people really use their brain's to figure out problem's anymore technology doe's it for them, and soften's their brain's
Yeah, “accidents”.
In the last few months, the US has had many times the normal amount of "accidents" involving coal cars, energy production and food processing plants across the country.
I heard about accidents with food processing plants. One TH-camr claimed over 90 incidents. I don't recall within what time period however. I wonder if any were the result of possible Russian, Iranian, or Chinese cells of people, if they exist within the US borders. It is interesting how the media hasn't been reporting this. AFAIK.
ReallyGraceful did a great breakdown on her channel.
I personally think it is planned by the u.s., as well as other countries. The time frame on all the processing plants is less than a year, " controll the food, and you controll the masses" wasnt it clinton that said "never let a good pandemic go to waste" our leaders are selling us out.
@@jaychristensen5406Jay: Your post may have been deleted. Too much censorship here.
@@filippocorti6760 Or simply attempts by Trump supporters to break the economy just to make Biden look bad.
freezer and fridge energy tip: keep all empty spaces full of containers of water ..that water mass holds the cold much better than air
Energy tip for the future: Regime Change and soon, the current parasites have done enough damage
Very true, taught to us kids by our mother who was born and raised in the thirties and forties.
Freezer full is good, as contents are frozen solid. Refrigerators run better with fewer items inside as it is constantly running to keep things chilled.
The studies I’ve seen indicate that the energy savings is negligible under normal circumstances. The advantage comes from having a freezer full when the power goes out, it will stay cold longer because of the extra mass.
Cheap preparing tip
You can make a generator with a car alternater & a small go-kart or edger engine👌
Great piece of gear I'm glad you got one!
Here in the US, in OKLAHOMA, I just got a notice today that rates would be Going Up AGAIN to keep up with maintenance and upgrade costs.
My bill has been going up a little every month for the past six months no matter how much I try to conserve.
NorCal....39 cents a kilowatt hour after we exceed our pathetic 9.8 kwh per day allotment on Tier 1. 97 degrees F today and the AC is running on batteries. Rates raised in January and March, the PUC allows a third hike soon. PG&E...Pacific Graft & Extortion.
One thing I did dislike about the AC200MAX is the rather slow charging time that it needs to fully charge. They should improve it.
It's likely cell balancing!
If you use up to 900w solar and ac at the same time it can charge faster.
@@licheong China is one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. They can produce and they do produce top quality products, too.
@@alexandernanov3970 Advanced yes but they seem to be cutting corners on quality everywhere to make a quick buck...
There were no accidents. This was planned.
I think it's because of what the government knows to be coming is going to be worse than what's coming!
George soros New world order.
Ya know, the Amish are laughing their butts off at the rest of us.
Maybe we should start adopting some of their methods.
Like, do you really need to drive your car down the block to buy a soda and some chips? Why not ride your bike?
If the school is less than 2 miles away. Why not make the kids walk.
Also, we need to redesign our cities to be pedestrian friendly.
As it currently stands you cannot walk from one end of a city to another without the threat of being run over.
Good luck riding a bike these days, they'll run you over.😲
@End Times Are upon us
True, however the amount that they consume is minuscule compared to the average person.
Take an Amish furniture factory for example.
The entire plant is ran off of compressed air and maybe a few batteries. The entire system is powered by just one small Diesel engine.
Now compare that with a furniture manufacturer like Ashley’ Furniture.
Which uses power off the grid. Not to mention hundreds of machines that use propane.
Their fossil fuel consumption measures in the tons. I suspect at least %30 of their budget goes towards energy.
While the Amish manufacturers only need one 500 gallon tank of diesel to last them 3 months.
Major difference!
They are deliberately pushing up the prices. There’s no reason for this. There is no shortage they’re just telling us there is to fulfill their agenda🤷♀️Love you Lilly from New Zealand 🇳🇿🥰🙏
Totally agree with you, fellow kiwi here.
Great videos and content, thanks Lilly 🙂
Unfortunately, you are mistaken. Even though it is man-made, Europe’s supplier is calling the shots.
Drive all prices sky high and inflict it on the people. When they can take no more, introduce the great reset.....Have people so desperate they will bag for it to be able to live.....and then the governments step in, introduce the reset and digital systems and control the populations
I thought Lily lives in Austria 🙃
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Bad timing for the only refinery to be down... we've had some recent issues in the US with gas pipelines and outages, plants and factories relating to food processing and shipment. Strange timing for all of it indeed. Stay safe and thanks for the video!
Not really strange timing. Trump supporters want to have a bad economy to make Biden look bad. Literally sabotage for politics.
Lily, I purchased one of you knives and could not be more pleased. Best knife I own (and I own about 30). Everyone must stock up on essential items to weather this storm. God bless from South Carolina, USA!!
Witch knife is that?...i am looking for a good knife
Do tell...
@@yvy5584 It's the APO-1S Survival Knife (AUS8). I'm a knife maker, and it looks perfect to me. Other than being a bit heavy.
@@scottsyoutubeworld1824 thank you
@@yvy5584 You're welcome. I just realized there is another problem with it. Stainless is too soft for me. I prefer high carbon steels. But if you're in a moist/humid environment, stainless might be necessary. In that case, I'd go with VG-10. ATB!
Hi Lilly, looks like the entire world is having similar issues. Especially those worldwide accidents are strange.
I like your little setup it will help you for sure.
We have our bug out cabin also setup with solar and are completely independent off grid. We also practice permaculture.
Keep going with your great chancel.
Gruß Uli
Yes it's almost like all the government's are in lockstep with one another 🤔
Not quite. I hear China and India are very well supplied in fuel, gas and wheat.
What's our a culture pls
Permaculture
probably the last thing I'd do is brag about what I've done and have on the internet for someone smart enough to find out who I am, where I am and to take my stuff. Silly survival skills if you ask me lmfao.
Thank goodness you are prepared and thank you for your videos. Stay strong and you will be fine. You have a lot of fans in the states and we appreciate your content!
ODD...the number of "ACCIDENTS" that have happened in the USA to FOOD production facilities...HUNDREDS...
Staggered that any government would leave their country in such a vulnerable position. Hasn't anyone heard of a contingency plan & never ever only have one source of energy. But then again I'm a pepper & I know better 🤦♀️🇬🇧
Gobermint do not care about the peasants. When will you figure this out? You claim to be a PREPPER... You should already know this.
The entire west will be hung out to dry
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Thank you. Someone finally says the obvious.
Great video, Lily. You're an excellent presenter and host. I feel for you and Europeans that you have to be going through this. Be well.
Thank you for keeping the world informed on these topics.
Praying for you buddy! Be a surviver, your tuff.
Thanks for the update, the situation is getting so real, keep prepping and stay safe everyone.
Agree.
I've traveled the world and lived in many countries, with many of them being complete war-torn hellholes of unimaginable horror.
Any blackout that lasts 48 hours or more and the entire country descends into violent madness - especially during winter as people begin freezing to death.
You see, modern buildings - especially apartment buildings - are no longer being designed with fireplaces in mind. They just don't have them. So people are going to start roaming around looking for better housing that has a working fireplace. They'll "remove" the current tenants of such housing and then squat in it until all the wood for the fireplace is gone and they'll start burning any wooden objects they can find. After that, they go back to roaming looking for new houses with fireplaces and lots of wood.
And I haven't even begun to mention the fact that without power one can't sell or produce food. 3 days without food and people will be killing each other in the streets for a candy bar.
Now normally in a free country like America you can defend yourself rather easily with any assortment of firearms but almost all of Europe - except Switzerland - has heavily outlawed/regulated firearms ownership so the only people guaranteed to have any firearms will be the government (military and police) and criminals. In other words, "not you".
My advice would be that as a power outage goes past 24 hours, to pack up and get out and head to an isolated cabin in the woods where you've hopefully planned ahead and concealed a shotgun with a few hundred shells of buckshot and slugs with which to defend it.
I read in Europe a number of people have firearms that are deeply hidden such as wrapped up and buried in case something like this happens. If the above were to happen, I doubt people who can dig up these firearms will be concerned about the law at that point. I don't know how prevalent buried and deeply hidden firearms are in Europe.
If the only thing that made me a criminal was owning an illegal firearm, I'd be happy to be a criminal... But I would keep that info on the down low.
Your information is not correct. Here in Austria, also a "free country", you can legally buy certain firearms if your over 18 years old. E. g. a lever action gun.
@@AchimDelmarco I heard in the Czech Republic firearms are more popular than other areas of Europe. I have no idea what the laws are there, however...A lever action rifle sounds good in lieu of an AR or AK.
The Swiss might be able to purchase things like hunting rifles....but alot of swiss are very passive aggressive and liberal as crazy. They love to play head games and guilt complex games.....and big time control freaks....I learned this after living there for 5 years...
Pretty sure the damage to your refinery is like our food factories all catching fire, blowing up, planes crashing to them, etc. Sabatoge.
Thank you again for the alerts and alternative information. Stay safe and well. 💞
I've read an article earlier in the week that some German coal fired power plants that have been off line and sitting idle are looking into firing back up temporarily to offset the prices of fuel, that goes for the US as well.
You can't restart a coal fired plant "overnight". ...so while that is a sensible option for the near future, it may not happen in time for this winter.
Lol why do you think there's an energy crisis? How does coal offset fuel prices? Think about it.
They have no choice unless they want to increase gas imports from Russia
@@robsonez It's not what I think, it's what they think, I didn't create the article.
@@jasonbabila6006 germany still has a lot of coal fired capacity that they use every day. This whole mess has been caused by the massive malinvestment in wind and solar and the war on carbon. The power companies have to offset their power production from coal and gas with carbon credit certificates. adds massive amounts to the cost of electricity. You have to understand that wind and solar are not net energy producers. it is like a person eating celery. it takes more calories to eat that is contained in the celery. with wind and solar the more and faster you eat the quicker you starve to death. europe has spent almost a trillion dollars(euros) on this crap energy. wasted the resources. what you have is massive misallocation of capital/ Think about the 2008 housing financial crisis. well this time it is going to be even bigger and instead of houses being the focus of the bad investments. it is going to be in the very foundation of our modern civilization. Energy.
Ours was €79 per month here in Germany, now it’s €379. The electrical grid will be so stressed this winter.
You want green ….you got green…….
In Poland we got already 300% more expensive gas and elecricity 160% more expensive. This is not over, goverment says it will be a tough winter and prime minister says to insulate the hauses because this winter can be a lack of electrixity and gas. We have lived to see beautiful times....
This is why channels such as yours are so important. Helping guide others with alternative ways to do things may come in handy if we cannot learn from our mistakes and resolve our differences by not overlooking but acting on our problems.
Miss Lilly, I`m so happy to see you are prepared the way you are, you are quite a lady and should be very proud. I for one am proud of you, keep up the great work and please keep us informed. what happens over there will eventually come over here, we all know that. I`m impressed with you and your preps. take care, God Bless...
The WEF must be laughing and wringing their hands.
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Nothing built.
Nothing back.
Nothing better.
This is not accidental. We are witnessing the deliberate tanking of life as we know it. Accidental my arse...
They want a one world digital currency. They all serve the devil. When they get it in order to get a digital account you will have to take a mark in your right hand or forehead. Otherwise you won't be able to buy or sell.
It makes me think about the insane amount of power we use on a daily basis. Good info and video
Can't speak for Austria, but for the US, last 30 years we've been replacing what works, for what feels good.
When fuel runs low, you can play the efficiency game. Reduce heat waste, insulation. Cheap foam gaskets around doors and windows. Anything and everything
Bubble wrap is a great insulator, FYI well not great like R19 but its something!
@@beastslayer9153 sheets of bubble wrap to make a kinda ante chamber to slow air movement when using the front door help too. But if things get that bad, there are other things I’m doing first adding an acrylic sheet to inside of the windows.
Hi Lilly and thanks for sharing what's happening on your side of the world. Here in America last winter we had black outs due to a ice storm, but the experience taught me a lesson to get better prepared. So during that time it was very cold outside so we took everything out of the freezer and put it in coolers with lids open, out in the car with the windows down a little. The reason for the car was to keep animals from getting to it. The cold outside kept everything frozen. I filled up all the propane tanks I could buy and stored them, it saved our lives. I closed off one room and that became the heated space with a propane heater. We left the window open a small amount for oxygen and I ran the wires from my solar panels thru that to charge my solar generators. I had filled lots of small propane bottles and used them with a camping stove. We filled the bathtubs with water right away so water wasn't a problem. We had food, water, electricity for lights as well as our dvd player and tv from the solar gens. The power came back on three days later and since then I have doubled everything from last year and added freeze dried foods. We have enough so far for a few months of trouble but I wanted to share my ways during our outage in case it helps you and or your readers. Take care Lilly and I really hope we all around this globe we live on can survive another year.
Your bathtubs didn’t slowly drain? Or did you line then with plastic or a waterbob?
Outstanding efforts from you and the other Texans that I've learned from on TH-cam. Good luck Lily, don't forget that all of our ancestors were capable and harder working with less in their lives. There is hope that with the right amount of prepping, work and support from friends and family that we all will overcome.
@@lavendersky4324 I quickly threw a large new tarp in and made my own liner. It held up so good, I bought another for the other bathroom. Now I'm better prepared.
Exactly! The trunk of a car makes for a perfect freezer space in a winter power outage.
Do you remember all the talk about " The Dark Winter " all imposter leaders were bantying about in 2020 - well - now youre about to see it in action - oil fields dont come on & off like a light switch - DONT GET COMPLACENT BECAUSE - NOW - THEY ARE PROMISING TO HELP YOU THROUGH THE CHAOS AND DEATH THAT THEY CREATED - once the k*ife is in - twist it until theyre out of lives once and for all.
My God this is going to be the worst recession ever.
Probably catastrophic before it's over.
It will never be over!
Faith over fear
This is the end of the 5000 year old monetary system . The great reset is upon us.. the digital ghulag
Yup, it's going to be BAD here in the states, but the sheeple have no clue and are utterly and totally UNprepared. Hope you have gold, silver and plenty of ammo
B I B L I C A L !
This why globalism is bad. Countries need to be independent of each other and not rely on other countries because look what's happening. Even with food items. Trade is good, but being dependent on other countries for necessities is a problem.
I'm glad you were able to get some power stations and are securing your energy needs in case of an outage. I'm praying things don't get as bad as everyone is expecting. Thank you for sharing this info Lily. God bless you and your family.
Hypocrisy creates trust.
You can only paint the Potemkin Village so many times. Soylent Green was set in the year 2022.
What really is pink slime made from 🤔🥴😵💫
I read fluent Russian. In one of their papers an MPEU was quoted saying people need to accept a lower standard of living "for the sake of the planet".
Two days later a friend who reads French said the same quote made their paper.
Lily,, your Bluetti system is a thing of beauty! However, I ended up getting the Ecoflow Delta Max because Amazon had it $400 off on Prime Day. I was thrilled because they only charged my credit card this morning, and it was sitting on my porch by late afternoon, having come by cargo air. Tomorrow I will finish my chores early, and spend the rest of the day acquainting myself with its operation. I have two freezers, but the Ecoflow is supposed to handle a 5000 Watt surge. We shall see. Thanks for all you do to help the rest of us survive. It's a blessing not to feel so helpless in the face of so much bad news.
A prime day deal got me too, lol. I already had a Delta Mini, which I love, and was thinking of getting another. Prime Day, they offered a package deal with the Delta Mini AND a 100w solar panel for less than the price I paid for my original Mini. I couldn't pass it up.
After a lot of research, I bought my EcoFlow Delta Max (2016Wh) with one 220W bi-facial solar panel at the beginning of June. I have tested it by having it run my 7 cu ft Insignia chest freezer for a full 24 hours (without any recharging); after 24 hours it still had 24% battery remaining. I then did some limited tested recharging it with the single solar panel, after 4.5 hours, it had recharged back up to 50%. I ordered a second 220W bi-facial solar panel that arrived this week... I'm eager to do some more thorough testing & familiarization, especially with 2 solar panels (I'm curious to see if two 220W solar panels is enough).
I just got the eco max
"Accident". Yes we have had many "accidents' here in North America as well. Over 100 accidents in the USA alone in the past 1 year.
If there was really a energy crisis they wouldn't be playing with their toy, CERN
Real
That's Bullshit
@@a.w.1906 They used more electricity in one shot than the whole united states does in a year, they were bragging about it
@@98xj64 Thats absolute Bullshit. In 2019 the USA consumed 3990 TWh. Cern consumes approx. 1!!! TWh per Year.
It's very easy to find out.
@@a.w.1906 They were just bragging about it, bull shit or not it was their words, why would they lie
My advice is avoid wireless recharging. The air gap between induction coils automatically means you are losing power when transferring.
I bought the exact same system for the same reason this summer! Great choice.
For your third battery look at the b300. It has 3kwhours and is compatible. That is why I am going to do.
Lily I have 5 freezers and I insulated each of them with one inch styro foam insulation. I cut the styro to fit each side and used duct tape to attach. Just don't cover the vent for your compressor or the temperature dial. I don't have numbers worked out but I have seen a decrease in my electric bill since doing the insulating. The freezers have been operating in this manner for one year with no problems. Best of luck in the coming months!
Interesting how so many western refineries & food plants have had catastrophes lately.
I bought a Ecoflow Delta with solar panels... I love it. Stay safe lilly.
To reduce your electric demand buy solar-powered lights.
Charge the battery in the day & use the lights to reduce grid use.
Also, an auto alternator & batteries can be adapted to produce electricity.
A bicycle may be used to turn the alternator or a fan may turn it w/ wind power.
If you don't take steps to provide for yourself, who will?
So sad, I threw out a hundred pounds of wax candles my mother was hoarding after she passed away.
Electrician - The heating system in general require electricity to start the system solenoid and ignite the flame. If the system is a hot water type then there is also a circulator pump. Look into connecting the Bluetti through a manual transfer switch so you can continue heating your home during a blackout.
How do you connect it to the transfer switch?
@@FamilyManTN It would be difficult to guide without seeing the branch wiring and distribution panel. You need to isolate the circuit feeding the heating system whether it be a hot water or forced air. Find out the load of your system first to determine compatibility with a Bluetti.
I think everyone is facing hard times as this world seems to be falling apart. It's good that you have the knowledge to help yourself in these hard times. Stay strong, good video.
intentionally falling apart
@@mikepette4422 Yes , have a look the big corporate profits and huge increase of wealth by the mega rich.
@@uncletomscabin2073 Yeah, don't look at your inept leaders and yout plebs voting choices.
government officials will have no problems. those crooked scumbags are going to be fine.
@@uncletomscabin2073 what good is mega wealth if the currency is worthless and you can’t control or protect your physical assets?
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to be clear: I do not think 'the corporations' or the mega rich are intentionally bringing about some kind of intentional, orchestrated collapse.
western society has had enemies for a long time and they have been making plans.
What a "coincidence" that there was an "accident" in the single big refinery, so that Austria is going down on fuel now...
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Seems that the plan is to get the individual mobility to an end...
Thx for the info, Lilly, never heard of it before!
These Bluetti devices are really cool, the best on them is the all-in-one package with charging from any source availabale!
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Agenda2030 ....the reduction and abolition of ALL private travel
@@JG-fv9bv As practiced in the last 2.5yrs already, go working, consume and stay at home...
Providently the germen interior minister has branded all coming protesters as "right-wing subversivses"...
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A large LNG processing plant in the USA had a fire that shut it down. Other facilities around the world seem to be having "accidents" that impact output. Odd.
And now we're looking at a potential railroad strike next week.
I'm really interested in how well the solar panels will recharge your system. I want to see you test your preps before you need to use them. Shut everything off and test your system. Also, The biggest problem is not the equipment that you have but being surrounded by people that didn't prepare at all. Going gray doesn't mean you go out with a gray hoodie. It means that you and your gear blend into the surroundings so that nothing sticks out. As the situation gets worse you might need to collapse your living area into rooms and then into a single room. It might make sense to cook and can everything in your freezer. Then you can use the power for lights, hot water, and heat. The most important thing about this situation is that you need to protect your plumbing. If your pipes burst your whole home and preps will be at risk. So, know how to drain your pipes and close off rooms that you don't need.
Very good points. As someone who has lived through few years of civil war I can say your advice is on point. I would just ad that things get so much worse than any of us in the west can imagine. It's almost the most important thing to be mentally ready to bare such conditions.
I remember hearing the problems will start in Europe first, and then spread to the US. Seems to be unfolding that way. In the end, we are all responsible for our own well being. Those that rely on their governments to save them, are going to be slaves, or simply due. That is the reality. Lilly, you seem to be a survivor.
It's already starting in North America (here in Canada anyway and Im sure the US as well). Natural gas prices have jumped a significant 23% this year. My natural gas bill per year was about $800 - by this time next year it will be at minimum $1,050 - likely considerably more. My income sure as hell didn't increase 23%, nor will it in the next year.
@@Hathur you are correct. I just filled a 120 gallon propane tank. I have a few more to fill but I need to spread it out because I just don't have that much spare cash on hand. You are right, but I think the Europeans are feeling it harder and faster. Just the way it looks. I certainly don't know for sure. I don't get out much. I did travel from new Orleans to Atlanta and I can say there are more freight trucks on the road than ever. I may put up a video tomorrow showing it.
@@TheSHOP411 No question it is MUCH harder in Europe than north america, we aren't reliant on Russia for natural gas as we have our own. The situation in Europe is going to get considerably worse in the coming year. Low supply of course affects the global market, which means Canada and US will sell more of its own gas to Europe, reducing our own supply and thus raising our own costs as well. For now the natural gas price increases to north americans is unpleasant, but mostly manageable... in Europe though it's going to become a very serious problem soon.
Europe desperately needs to start figuring out new power solutions or consider going back to nuclear (non-profit / tax funded nuclear, that is.. unless they want a Chernobyl / Three Mile Island / Fukushima etc) or they are going to be seriously fucked in the next few years.
@@Hathur YOU, are very intelligent and articulate. I went look at your channel and it, surprised me. I'm no gamer but I'll give you a sub just the same. Take care Hathur and keep safe.
@@Hathur the smart people in power made the bed, now they will sleep in it.
Except, they are rich, no so the common folks.
For off grid lighting solutions, consider getting pocket sized LED lamps shaped like smartphones. Get selfie pods or mini photography light stands to go with the LED lamps. They work great together!
Candles
@@kuiperbeltdropout8791 but candles aren't very bright, and they are potentially more dangerous than battery powered lightings.
Germany should have listen to Trump about relying on russia for energy. They just laughed at him.
The man also said the sound of windmills cause cancer
Keep on helping and guiding , you are an awesome woman , Lilly
in MY opinion, you would need two of those to always have enough power....if one is powering the other one is on....
It's really strange that significant portions of just about every major infrastructure and supply line which supports comfortable modern life have started burning all across the world within the last 24 months or so--is it not? 🤔
not everything is a conspriacy dude.
I wish you the best of good luck! 🍀
The purpose of blackouts is to make sure you have no fresh food stockpiled in your freezer.
This video is a very well-integrated ad for the battery bank
gotta whore that affiliate link..how else can she earn money? a job????
Congrats on 1 milllion subs ⭐️
Where I live here in the states, we budgeted for our fuel oil starting this month, and it's nearly double from what I was paying last year. My electric bill has gone up about 40% from this time last year. Add on top of that gas prices, food prices, etc. The whole world appears to be headed for one drastic wake up call.
Вот это не совсем понятно. В Штатах есть свой газ, есть своя нефть, атомная энергетика. Вы экспортируете энергорессурсы. Почему у вас проблемы с этим? Да, мировые цены выросли, у вас нет внутренних цен на энергорессурсы? Я просто не в курсе.
Have switched our heating to wood, 15kg gas bottles for the stove lasts us 10 weeks and cost around 30 Euros. We have 6 bottles full and stored. So glad we got rid of gas central heating.
Lilly, I would buy a gravity fed non electric pellet stove, which can heat whole house if positioned in good spot. Also I would buy 2+ skids wood pellets or corn now before buying panic begins. I imagine black outs will be in winter when people save expensive fuels and use electric, food can be saved possibly by using winter cold various ways.
You can also cook on pellet stoves, warm water and use thermoelectric fans that move air around when placed on hot surface. Or buy wood stove..
All that smoke coming from your chimney will tell people you probably don't want to know you're there and comfy that you're there and comfy. Don't start a fire when you're surrounded by cold, hungry people. Not if you want to keep what you've got.
@@franny5295 agree with smoke, But I never seen smoke fume from my pellet stove or any other, because it is a glowing amber burn. Woodstove I agree thou.
Good luck to you. You have a good start and are ahead of most people.
Tatsächlich beunruhigend und bin froh eine alternative Heizung zu haben. Zur Not Photovoltaik drauf was geht… zu meiner Luftwärmepumpe. Strom wird bzw ist teuer. Mit Know How, guten Akkulumatoren und angepasstem Verhalten wäre Autakie möglich… Schön das du uns dbzgl am laufenden hltst 😉👍
Thank you Klaus
Really? An accident? And we all have to believe that? No gas and diesel because of an accident, suddenly worldwide accidents in foodplants, and gas and diesel industry...
Somebody is messing with us.
Whistle while you work. . . . .Hitler was a Jerk!
Hitler was a better dancer than Churchill. Hitler was a better painter than Churchill.
If you wrap your refrigerator with blankets making sure not to block the air circulation on the compressor and fan it will add insulation to the freezer saving lots of power.
Hi Lilly I'm praying for you and your families and all the other people that are suffering. It's not fun but you will overcome. I believe it. Stay safe, healthy and fit. ❤️
You have so much knowledge and thank you for keeping folks apprised as to suggestions and solutions. Our whole world is in dire straights. I fully believe that all if the prepping that many of us do will be very helpful. If our government here in the US wasn't so weak and a laughing stock, people across the world would not be in such a horrific place. Constantly praying for all of you in Europe. We will experience the same issues here at some point, they have already started with brown outs.
I look forward to your videos , thanks for taking time from your day to try to keep us up to date on what is going on in the world around us.
We are not being conditioned to live in a "green energy" economy but simply to have a much lower standard of living.
If anyone is prepared in your country, it is you(Lilly). In like the Bluetti goodies that you have but I am happy that you are remaining grounded(Casio watch)!! 😂
Good luck to you Lily I’ve been waiting to see how you were doing. I’m glad you are prepared.
Lilly, thank you for giving us this update. It seems your country has a leadership that is more forthcoming with information…..bad news tho it may be. 😢 I am in full agreement with you on having a solar power station. I have a small Jackery for phone & computer, with 2 larger systems to support a small freezer and a cooling system. I now need to focus on winter emergency heating! Will you be heating your home with wood this winter? Keep inspiring us!
Living off grid in Australia. The system consists of 4 x 170 ah AGM batteries(about 8000 watthours, 4000 usable). Solar consists of 4 by 160 watt rigid pv panels(only 3 needed).
Refrigeration is via two Engel portable fridge/freezers that are damn awesome for their low power drain, even during Australia's hot summer. These fridges can be powered directly from a 12 or 24 volts system. They use between 24 amps and 60 amps between them every 24 hours, depending on time of year..(running at 12 volts).
At this time LPG/Propane hasn't changed in price in Australia and is the primary method of cooking and heat via a companion gas heater(also boil water on that heater). Fire is also good means for cooking(obvious for anyone outdoorsy or who lives permanently on the road). Can also use a small 12 volt oven to heat/cook food, as long as sun is plentiful. Can boil water via a 12 volt kettle and a little 600watt unit that runs via the Inverter.
Have found usb powerbanks with PD/Quickcharge output to be useful for quick charging phones and powering laptops/macbooks via USB-C PD and a suitable adaptor for older models(USB-C to whatever plug you unit has).
Have a Romoss 30,000 mah bank for phones/tablets(20 watt output, 12 volts Max via USB-C PD output). This powerbank can charge at 12 volts @ 1.4 amps via USB-C PD input.
The second powerbank is a Baseus 30,000 mah with 65 watts output via USB-C PD(20 volts Max @ 3 amps output) This powerbank can charge at 20 volts at 3 amps via USB-C PD input.
12 volt and USB Led lighting(no brainer!)
A 10 inch tablet for watching TH-cam and on occasssion, Curiosity Stream(don't have a tv).
And a willingness to do life differently.
Have been living off grid know for 5 years.. while on wheels, permanently.
One day, I will get around to editing the terabytes worth of videos of the journey to upload.. lol. I never seem to enough storage space on my phone to edit video...
My point? If you're already living minimal, power outages and shortages aren't an issue!
This is scary as hell Lilly. I'm in Canada and I'm ready to bug out and be self reliant as much as possible. I know you are to. No one wants that obviously but we all knew it was coming. Peppers subconsciously knew always it would happen.
Hahah bug out? Come on man. The issue is "carbon footprint", "renewable energy", "net zero" and all these other alarmist extremist buzz words. Just don't rely on plugging into power grids, conserve and minimise your fuel consumption and use traditional power sources rather than modern. If you live in the bush or in a rural area, you have to do these things every day as living excessively is not possible due to availability. You can't buy what's not there.
People don't need to bug out, they do however need to stop being so wasteful and excessive. Relying on energy from your government is no longer feasible.
@@robsonez Nah man. Medicine will impacted, people lives massively disrupted. But what we all can do is relax, drink a beer (warm I guess), and bend over and kiss some ass good-bye. It's all good bro.
@@robsonez what do you think people will do when supplies and resources run low? steal from people, take other peoples stuff that are prepared. They wont be singing kumbaya about green energy footprints , lol
@vance yep New Brunswick here. Ready to bug in and out.
Hang in there Lilly, I'm praying for you.🙏
I'm so glad that my country has a lot of energy resources. Stay strong Lily, I pray that this energy crisis that a lot of countries experienced right now to end soon especially before winter comes.
You must be Russian😁
this is going to be global cause the environmentalists are winning the fight and banning fossil fuels
It won’t. Sorry to burst your hope bubble, but the reality is a lot of European countries are in trouble due to dependence on Russian oil. The war is entering its fifth month, and from what I have read officials are expecting this war to last the entire year. That means billions maybe even trillions more weapons and aid sent to Ukraine while everyone in Europe and here in the states will experience higher inflation rates. Everything is crumbling globally at the same time.
@@taoist32 hahaha that's not a war first of all, none of both countries declared an official war to the other one, and that's a fact no matter how much you call it a "war". Second, that operation is not of your business. And third, you put sanctions 1st and on your own, so when you stick your nose where it does not belong you get slapped LOL reap what you sow and watch your own business next time!
@@chovekb It's the Govt not the people! I didn't vote for this insanity!
What people are forgetting is we only had all this "modern conveniences for 120 years. Guess how we lived prior to that.
Better
Why would there be more gas available at a higher price? If they're out, they're out. I bet they're lying.
I thought the biggest problem would have been keeping warm in winter since the cold kill’s. I am just surprised that a freezer would be that important.
Perhaps she wants to be able to feed her family longer? I have 3 pantries full of shelf/stable food and 27 cubic feet of freezers and even then, it’s only 6-9 mth worth of food.
That power station and that battery are quite bulky and do take up a lot of space. I need something that is really portable and lightweight.
closest might be powerbanks for Smartphones
You'll need to go a petrol or deisel generator if you want this much power in a small space.
@@teatowel11 Which are bigger!!!
You can always carry a box of matches! Just kidding, this is as compact as you can find, if you want a backpacking solution you should go for small powerbanks in mah and a foldable solar pannel.
Just got home from a 2 day campout with my favorite daughter and favorite wife. I have a Pecron and decided to bring it along. Two days finally drew it to nothing but was being used pretty much non-stop
Alaska USA is a good place to be, we'd love to have you.
Guns, Fires for heat, natural resources, loads of fish and game, wild berries everywhere. You'd fit right in
Russia wants Alaska...I wouldn't live there right now. There isn't enough population there to fight them if they come for you!
@@resarm5007 If Russia takes Alaska, it might be an even better place to live without the idiots in Washington pushing their anti American agenda. Washington hates the rest of us.
Has anyone noticed how the prices for petrol and natural gas keep going up...and there is no shortage yet.
yaaa. . . get them to tell us what will happen at the next critical accident while they tell us about this one.
If the freezer is pulling 50 or so Watts(which equals to 50Wh every hour) I'm actually surprised it drains the setup by 45% in 24h?
It should've drained only 1200Wh or so from the total of available 4096 Wh?
I had considered building a wind turbine, then I found out they kill birds.
I now prep as if the hands of time have turned back two hundred years, when electricity wasn't needed to survive.
Do turbines utilizing props the size of wild west water pump windmills kill birds too or are we talking industrial scale giant stuff only? BTW, if you aren't vegan, birds might be edible. Whats wrong about a poaching machine? And why is nobody demanding house cat ban &/ extinction although that species is estimated to kill 10x as many birds?
I commemorate you for your knowledge of what's going on and being aware but also taking that knowledge and information and trying to warn and share the truth of the situation at hand with others. Thank you and keep up the great work. God bless us all.
Personal question: Did you purchase these or were they part of a sponsorship? I ask because I see a lot of content creators hawking these things, yet none of them have actually had to pay for ~$3,000 USD (including tax and shipping) for that particular set up. Very expensive for the average person. However, I can see that where you live, with Fuel Shortages, this would make perfect sense. Stick a few solar panels on those things and you keep things running without the neighbors (or passer byers) hearing a generator chugging that identifies you as a target when things in city's get bad.
Yes it's a lot cheaper alternative in Europe right now!
This is like her 5th generator video. So I'm thinking these are sponsorships.
You are not creating the noise, but solar panel's are very noticeable, especially when they are on your roof, and gleam brightly when the sun hit's them...not as inconspicuous as people think
Lots of creators are being given the units in return for good reviews they have some flaws most need 24 volts plus to recharge from solar some can't recharge passively they have to be switched on (1amp load?)
For unbiased reviews watch Will Prowse videos. Guru of solar. He loves the BLUETTI.
I’ll bet you anything it wasn’t an accident! Just like the 100+ food processing factories in the USA!
All going to the WEF plan.
None of the “generators” will last more than a day if you don’t have enough solar panels and sunlight to totally recharge them daily during a power outage.
Once the solar panels go you won't be able to replace them without coal, oil and gas.
When prepping always prep to live without Gas, food, medical and energy.
Hard to live without food, but maybe use other proven food preserving methods than freezing.
@@acajutla I meant easy access to food like being able to go to the store and just buy something.
I have a similar power station, in my truck with some solar on the roof. I can run my fridge for 3-4 days without any sun. Just in case, I got an AC inverter for the truck. My power station can charge to 80% in just one hour… so I can start up the truck for 30-60 min and that will give me enough charge to continue running my fridge for another 1-2 days. Ive got an Iceco dual zone 12/24v fridge/freezer, I think its 60 or 70qt. I believe the Bluetti’s has some sort of fast AC charging as well.
I really like the Bluetti expansion battery, as I dont have any AC devices…its much smaller and could more easily fit into smaller areas.
Hi from Syracuse NY USA my friend and thank you for sharing your adventures and thoughts and facts and truth
Shit, I'm only 45 minutes south of Syracuse. Glad to see another CNY resident paying attention.
Yes I know what you mean
@@earlshaner4441 I'm sure you know that the "zombie apocalypse" is a metaphor for the unprepared for shtf attacking the prepared.. we're surrounded lol. Good luck in the uncertain times ahead.
I'm two hours south of you in Delaware County Central New York