countryboy
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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 !!!!!!
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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