Have you ever lived in the dark with no water for 4 days ?

Loving91390 said:
I’m in Cali !

4 days .... no electricity , no water !

I live on a ranch and have livestock and horses!

What the fuck do these liberal bitches think I’m going to be able to do ?????

Starve them ? Let them die of dehydration ?

YOU CANT FIX STUPID !!!!!!
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Unfortunately, I have. After the remnants from Hurricane Sandy blew through NE Ohio, we lost power for 11 days. That's when I bought a small generator to power the fridge, some lights, and other small appliances. It's a pain in the ass to fish power cords through the window and all over the house, but better than no power at all. We kinda have a system now. We keep a large tote with all our emergency cords and lights, so it makes it easier to get set up when the power goes out. We don't have purposeful blackouts like you, but live in the country, and wind can knock out the power for days at a time.

Don't forget, your water heater contains quite a bit of water, which can be used for flushing toilets, and washing up. Just remember, if you have an electric water heater, make sure to switch the breaker off, so when the power comes back on, you don't burn out your elements. We use a small bucket heater to heat up the water, and do the five gallon bucket and plastic cup shower trick, lol. You could also get a couple of fifty gallon plastic drums pretty cheap, and keep them filled for a water source for toilet flushing, and washing.

Ultimately, I want to install a power transfer switch, and get a bigger generator. That way I can just plug it in and power a few circuits in the house through the existing electrical system, including the well pump, which would be quite fancy, compared to flushing the toilet with buckets, lol.

Here's a link to the type of bucket heater I use, I also use it at work to heat wash water for tile work, and soup for lunch in the winter. It will heat up a five gallon bucket of water to almost boiling, in about 15-20 minutes. So, for washing up water, you're good to go in about 10 minutes. https://www.contractorsdirect.com/Bucket-Water-Heater

I know none of this helps your livestock, but at least it's a few tips to make your life a little easier. Feel free to ask for any other tips I may be able to offer. I haven't read through the thread yet, so, sorry if I am repeating what other's have already said.
 
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Teflon Don said:
Look at all of these leftists saying “you should have planned ahead”

Funny they weren’t saying that about Puerto Rico

Personally I say fuck California. No federal aid for them.

They are the sixth largest economy after all. They have plenty of money.
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The parts of Puerto Rico that suffered without power the longest were the poorest parts, you fucking dick hole.

How can people who live in shacks and who can barely afford to stay alive from day to day be expected to stock up food and fresh water for an emergency, you right-wing horse's ass?

Apparently you've got a Teflon brain. Intelligence doesn't stick and slides right off.
 
countryboy said:
COMPLETELY CONTROLLED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA YOU FUCKING IDIOT.
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the CPUC regulates PGE's rates along with other public utilities in CA, they do not supervise day-to-day operations

PGE is a privately owned for-profit corporation


Could California Take Public Ownership of PG&E?

The debate around private ownership of essential utilities is becoming a national issue.


https://psmag.com/economics/could-california-take-public-ownership-of-pge


IMO CA needs to de-privatize these pirates
 
if a large earthquake happened it would be worse for it


BUT its sooo fucking stupid it didn't plan
 
countryboy said:
Unfortunately, I have. After the remnants from Hurricane Sandy blew through NE Ohio, we lost power for 11 days. That's when I bought a small generator to power the fridge, some lights, and other small appliances. It's a pain in the ass to fish power cords through the window and all over the house, but better than no power at all. We kinda have a system now. We keep a large tote with all our emergency cords and lights, so it makes it easier to get set up when the power goes out. We don't have purposeful blackouts like you, but live in the country, and wind can knock out the power for days at a time.

Don't forget, your water heater contains quite a bit of water, which can be used for flushing toilets, and washing up. Just remember, if you have an electric water heater, make sure to switch the breaker off, so when the power comes back on, you don't burn out your elements. We use a small bucket heater to heat up the water, and do the five gallon bucket and plastic cup shower trick, lol. You could also get a couple of fifty gallon plastic drums pretty cheap, and keep them filled for a water source for toilet flushing, and washing.

Ultimately, I want to install a power transfer switch, and get a bigger generator. That way I can just plug it in and power a few circuits in the house through the existing electrical system, including the well pump, which would be quite fancy, compared to flushing the toilet with buckets, lol.

Here's a link to the type of bucket heater I use, I also use it at work to heat wash water for tile work, and soup for lunch in the winter. It will heat up a five gallon bucket of water to almost boiling, in about 15-20 minutes. So, for washing up water, you're good to go in about 10 minutes. https://www.contractorsdirect.com/Bucket-Water-Heater

I know none of this helps your livestock, but at least it's a few tips to make your life a little easier. Feel free to ask for any other tips I may be able to offer. I haven't read through the thread yet, so, sorry if I am repeating what other's have already said.
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The transfer switch is so worth the investment. For about $1700, I can power my entire house including AC

That is a fraction of what whole house generators cost

Transfer switch =$650
10,000 watt portable generator $800
Two 30 pound propane tanks. - $170

One propane tank can last me 24 hours

Highly advise using propane. Cleaner. Easier to store than gasoline and in massive power outage you can ALWAYS get propane. Also price of propane doesn’t spike like gasoline does
 
Teflon Don said:
The transfer switch is so worth the investment. For about $1700, I can power my entire house including AC

That is a fraction of what whole house generators cost

Transfer switch =$650
10,000 watt portable generator $800
Two 30 pound propane tanks. - $170

One propane tank can last me 24 hours

Highly advise using propane. Cleaner. Easier to store than gasoline and in massive power outage you can ALWAYS get propane. Also price of propane doesn’t spike like gasoline does
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Yeah, I intend to do it, it's just finding the time. I have an electrician friend who said he would install it for a grand, plus the price of the switch. I don't need a big one, we have a small house. We already have a large propane tank for our furnace (which we never use, we heat with wood), and clothes dryer. In fact, we're trying to find a company to install a smaller tank, we are tired of paying rent on the 400 gallon tank we only fill ever two or three years.
 
the idioot OP blamed the state for what a corporation did


and


never prepared for a contingency plan
 
evince said:
the idioot OP blamed the state for what a corporation did
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yup, true to form

first they blame the gov't when these for-profit utilities drive up profits by ignoring their infrastructure and fail, then they whine like children when de-privatizing these behemoths is suggested, again the governments fault

bottom line: they hate government in any form unless their houses catch fire or they get mugged
 
countryboy said:
Yeah, I intend to do it, it's just finding the time. I have an electrician friend who said he would install it for a grand, plus the price of the switch. I don't need a big one, we have a small house. We already have a large propane tank for our furnace (which we never use, we heat with wood), and clothes dryer. In fact, we're trying to find a company to install a smaller tank, we are tired of paying rent on the 400 gallon tank we only fill ever two or three years.
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Hook up the 400 gallon tank to your generator.
 
reagansghost said:
yup, true to form

first they blame the gov't when these for-profit utilities drive up profits by ignoring their infrastructure and fail, then they whine like children when de-privatizing these behemoths is suggested, again the governments fault

bottom line: they hate government in any form unless their houses catch fire or they get mugged
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Its how Putin had them programmed
 
evince said:
the idioot OP blamed the state for what a corporation did


and


never prepared for a contingency plan
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A corporation totally controlled by the state. Were you aware California fixes the price utility companies can charge, and taxes them into oblivion for "global warming"? Where are they supposed to get the money to upgrade the grid? Magic?
 
countryboy said:
A corporation totally controlled by the state. Were you aware California fixes the price utility companies can charge, and taxes them into oblivion for "global warming"? Where are they supposed to get the money to upgrade the grid? Magic?
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MONOPOLY LAWS ASSHOLE


they have no competition
 
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