No Escape @ Remote Alaska Cabin

[@josephmandracchia5345]

I have been a subscriber since you moved to Alaska. I didn't find you in my feed this week. Turns out that I was unsubscribed ! I didn't do that. Not sure why KZbin did. Just FYI in case it is happening to other people. Love your channel and your content.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Well thanks a lot KZbin! I have heard this from others and there is nothing I can do about it. We don't even have the option to unsub anyone or to even tell if they are a subscriber in the first place! I will "PIN" your comment just in case! Thank you so much Joseph!

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

Yup, happens to me quite a bit.

[@TylerBeal1620]

It could be if you changed devices. I've found that if I sub on my phone, it won't appear subbed on my PC and I have to subscribe on that device as well at times. @@AloneinRemoteAlaska

[@GroovyMooseCabininAlaska]

I’m up north from you and we builded a small shed with power. In the winter we just unplug the freezers and save that money on electricity!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

So it's basically a freezer shed? Great way to keep the freezers protected and use that cold weather to your advantage! Heck we have 8 months of cold weather! Might as well use it!

[@GroovyMooseCabininAlaska]

Yes, but I gave it a name “Polar Bear”!😊

[@joanjackson5825]

Pretty smart about solar power. I've learned so much watching you. Thanks for the information.

[@chetmcdonald]

Im a survivor of Hurricane Katrina And one thing we did to ensure that none of our food went bad was, we took duct tape and duct taped the freezer closed, then we took blankets and wrapped it around the freezer as insulation. Would you believe after 5 days when the power came back on we open the freezer and everything was still frozen.

[@johnjaco5544]

All you have to do to check the temperature inside your freezer is get a digital thermometer and put the lead inside the freezer and you can monitor The temperature from outside the freezer With the freezer still closed. I have solar and a backup generator That powers my home and shop and runs off of my propane tank no gasoline needed. If you are gonna live in the boondocks do it right No need for extension cords through the window and all that amateur stuff do it right..

[@deborahb.3736]

smart lady with your freezer experiment.

[@johnboggan4390]

Good video. It looks like you have it under control ..the worries are gone. Waiting for the next one. Thank you much. Til the next time

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much John! I will keep everyone updated on what I try next!

[@kimkennedy123]

I keep trying to tell people that when they run a generator, set up a line into a charger that is connected to at least one or two batteries. (so, you'll have a cord connected to your device, and another cord that goes into the charger that's connected to your battery array). From there, you'll need an inverter that connects to your devices. That way, you're not continuously running your generator.

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

One of the perks of not having city power is not being upset when the lights go out in town😂 You’d have to check the what the freezers and the toyo draws but I bet a Honda 2200 would run all of it. Make sure to get an “inverter” and not an old school generator. The old style generators are loud and you’ll hate listening to it😂 Ice house would be cool. It might be worth looking at moving the freezers into the root cellar. You could move them outside but who wants to move three freezers around every year. You’ll get it all figured out. We’ve still figuring it out😊 Hope you have a great week.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Yup! I am making a list of the watts needed to run what I have and my goal is to just try and see what I can do with as little power as possible. Dragging the freezers back and forth every year is not my game plan BUT it will work as an emergency. I have also considered moving all my freezers to the root cellar. That would give me more pantry shelf room! As far as generators go, I am definitely looking for a very quiet one! And easy to move around. Figuring stuff out is fun though! Thank you so much Brian!

[@Charles_ONeal]

I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Charles!

[@MattAK]

I have a Bluetti EB70 with a single 120W solar panel so I'll be able to charge my laptop, phone, and HAM radios in an emergency. I also take it car camping if I'll be out for a few days with no power access. Could also run my small chest freezer off of it for a time as well if needed. It's a nice little unit for powering the smaller items.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Awesome! I will definitely be checking Bluetti out more. If they are powerful enough to run a freezer I may just get one for my computers and freezers. Thank you so much!

[@ryancornish7614]

Just a comment. When we were out of power from an ice storm in 2009. No power equals no gas. Need to keep it on hand if you get a honda generator.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

100% correct there! I will have extra gasoline and may even add another tank stand with a 300 gallon tank just for gasoline next to my farm diesel tank. When I lose power here, I have to go to the next town over.

[@pammohler3253]

You are a wealth of knowledge.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Pam! I end up doing a lot of research! But I think it is fun!

[@rowan2u380]

You should, if possible, have all types of power available for emergencies 💯

[@tonandmarc]

well done. shine on

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much!

[@RegularHuman]

In the wither you can put the fridge outside where it is cold and that will save your food. You can lock them if you are afraid of bears opening them.

[@johnjaco5544]

I live in the cold country and I do it all winter long.

[@sueojeda5712]

Bears hibernate all winter fyi

[@RegularHuman]

@@sueojeda5712 you're so right, even better :)

[@blackmonday738]

I hear ya cause i would, BUT it seems they can get in any thing. Even those barrels with the clamp. Sadly there super smart, un predictable.

[@marianfrances4959]

@@sueojeda5712 actually some are up and around sometimes in the winter, too, depending on the weather, location etc.

[@rbhhaner6151]

Hello from arizona. We got a whole dusting of snow here in the high desert. Nothing like you have. Another guy… Timmy said that Alaska has had a 20 yr snow drop this year…

[@d.martinez-rodriguez333]

Im in the valley...we got lots of rain...love it.

[@JEFF_IN_OHIO]

Rare if ever I lose power but we run a natural gas generator as backup..power goes out it automatically switches to it. Now you may think, damn that eats gas, they do to a degree BUT its cheaper than staying at a hotel with pets for days on end. Considering I live in a city, abandoning the house for a power outage will just lead to people committing propery crimes when they think you arent there. In any case you keep at it and I will keep sharing your videos.

[@kevindavis331]

your amazing keep going lady

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you so much Kevin!

[@MyAlaska12]

One thing to consider is making sure you have enough extension cords and long enough extensions cords to reach each item you plan to use with the generator. Also, make sure you have extension cords with multiple outlets so you can plug more than 1 item per extension cord.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Oh yeah for sure! And making sure you get the correct gauge extension cord for the power draw! We have all seen someone using a flimsy 16 gauge, 100 foot extension cord plugged into a power strip and running 6 appliances at the same time! Cheap extension cords scare me! 🤣

[@froghat1967]

You have so many great ideas.

[@vardarotenberg4660]

When Was a young girlm many moons ago, we had an "air cupboard" built in in an exteriol wall. The inside was a cabinet and th out side was a mesh screen, My mother kept mostly produce and breads in there, The temp in the winter was not lower than 35-40 degrees, and it kept food cool even in the summer,

[@PungoPrairie]

Just so much very informative information contained in this video Alone! Love the block ice! We would always take block ice into various wilderness camps years ago. ‘Not even sure we could find it these days. Oh My Goodness do I long for days gone by! I just Love your spirit Alone! Like a True Pioneer Woman!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I am liking these ice blocks I got from Bass Pro. They are a mix of chemicals that just stay frozen longer. Amazing! But hey if it wasn't for my freezers and computers, I would just live "pioneer style" and then no power outage would matter. I have some ideas tossing around my brain but there are some that will simply think I am crazy for trying to make my life harder! I'm just stubborn that way!

[@Christa.]

Your hair looks so good!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Christa!

[@deewise552]

Keep in mind that when the power goes off, unless your fuel station is running on generators, you won’t be able to pump gas to fill your generator. I can also tell you that from experience, a while house propane generator sucks some fuel & within a week your tank can be bone dry.

[@DogBeast221]

Whole house in-line generator off of a large propane tank is very practical. Our focus is running the spare freezer, the kitchen refrigerator/freezer and a few kitchen lights and outlets as well as power to the propane range so that oven thermostat and timer will work. By limiting consumption, our Generac consumes very little propane.

[@baitwormII]

My granny taught me to freeze water in a small jar 3/4 full and place a penny on top after freezing put the lid on and keep that in my freezers. If I am away or there is a power outage I will know how much thaw there was based on where the penny was in the jar. Simple, cheap and effective.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Smart lady! I have seen this method. I believe Mountain Mariner uses it since he is away from his place a month at a time. I love these simple hacks that are not electronic or need batteries! Thank you so much! 🤗🧡

[@jennbama]

That's what I have for a back up here Alone. I got a 5000w. Just enough for the freezer and fridge and anything small like a lamp computer etc. Technically i could run the freezer every other day if we don't open it

[@OurBucketListHasHoles]

Alone I love your hair!!!

[@d.martinez-rodriguez333]

😂Love your name....

[@OurBucketListHasHoles]

@@d.martinez-rodriguez333 Thank you 😊

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Debbie! For cutting it myself the very first time, it turned out pretty good! I hope I am just as lucky the next time! 🤣🧡

[@judyrosy]

Also, 33* is too cold for storing canned goods! 50-60 or 65 is about right! Not trying to preach hon...just trying to help!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Yes it sure is too cold! This was my first year checking the temps during winter. Now I know I need to insulate the walls a bit. and I always appreciate the help JudyRose! Thank you so much

[@jessicaw.6321]

The gas stations won't have power either. Unless they have a generator

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

You are 100% correct. I have to drive to another town. Sometimes they close down because they are out moose hunting!

[@joanplavier486]

All good ideas Alone. I think a battery set up would be great, even a smaller one just to keep a phone and emergency lighting charged.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I do have a few portable power packs that I keep with me. Especially for my cell phone. And the extra rechargeable batteries I keep for my flashlight. But I do that mostly because keeping a candle in my pocket always got messy!

[@joanplavier486]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska hahaha😊

[@robinsouth8555]

My grandfather, used to go out on the Mississippi River with a team of horses and cut ice. Really good stories. I think I remember him saying they used sawdust to keep the ice froozen.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Definitely saw dust and/or hay is needed to keep the ice insulated. I cant imagine having horse teams out on water just cutting away at the ice keeping you above water! 🤭 But I am afraid to go ice fishing too! I am sure that comes from my fear of water deeper than I can stand in. Thank you so much Robin! 🤗🧡

[@robinsouth8555]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I don't like the cold, so no ice fishing. I'm glad I don't have to cut ice as well.

[@jiminalaska]

@@robinsouth8555 LOL

[@brettmaddy9525]

I live very remotely here in WV and I can tell you a portable generator is a lifesaver for me as the power like yours goes down often. You won't regret the purchase. Take care my friend.

[@DogBeast221]

In-line generator like Generac running off a 250gal Propane tank is more reliable

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I like the portability of a generator so even if I have to go on the road, I could bring it. But I will get one eventually! Thank you so much Brett! 🤗🧡

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Generac would be a good option for whole home backup power and a 250 gallon propane tank would give you plenty of fuel. Something to consider! 😁🧡

[@DogBeast221]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska on the other hand is the impediment of logistics. The ATV can haul many things but I think carrying a 250gal propane tank into the compound would be taxing. Also, our in-line 10Kw Generac had to be lifted off of the truck with a forklift and placed on a concrete platform. Delivery trucks of generators and propane fill-ups can’t make it to your house. “Portable” (even if your lumbar vertebrae were screaming) seems to be your only option. I groaned when you said the Inverter $$ needed to be replaced. Ouch!

[@kikilove1029]

Get a solar wind combo unit. Build the components yourself

[@teresak1732]

Would covering your freezers with the thick moving type blankets help and maybe putting some on your walls . Just ideas . Enjoy your videos and the beautiful scenery.

[@rosenewman5812]

Love your hair looking 10 years younger 🎉

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

10 years younger! So I look like a teenager?? Thank you so much Rose!

[@tjo1233]

I'm praying some power station companies give you some power banks as a sponsor...I do know that you can reach out to the companies too

[@richardorgan2024]

glitter here is a problem takes down poles along with the hydro wires sometimes can be without power for about a week or more we all have generators haven 't got to be a big one for frezzers each one pluged in for one hour out of 24 hours usually is ok and food wont thaw just little bit of info for you

[@SheriLatulip]

Ask Bluetti to sponsor you.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Is that how that works? I didn’t know I was the one that had to ask. I thought they did. I get sponsorship requests all day long from lithium generator companies in China. I may have to send Bluetti and email! Thank you so much Sheri!

[@michaelcarron3418]

Lose power in the Winter, so I sugest you perchase a small conex shipping container next summer. Soon as Winter hits, put all the frozen food in there, the outside temps will take care of that. Get a Lithium power pack to run the computer, then in morning charge it up with gas gen set. Tip, if you mix salt into the water of those jugs, they will stay frozen longer.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

A conex was in the plans eventually IF I can get one delivered up here. But I do have the perfect spot for it. And keeping the freezers in there would work wonderfully. I'd have to check it in summer to make sure the conex is not an oven. And a lithium pack is definitely the deal with the computers/router. If you are talking about the purple ice blocks, they are filled with a chemical mix, not water.

[@sarahgupton2552]

Freezers should be okay for a few days if you don’t open them, but all of your ideas, especially if you use a combination of those, a Honda generator, a Bluetti, some solar panels in the sunny months, etc. , you should be fine.

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Fun, useful experiment. I like your generator idea: simple and efficient.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

As I try and go back in time and live without being "plugged in" it brings up so many ideas. Some will work. Some will be more modernized versions of the old ways! Some just are not meant to be anymore. But I will figure it out! Thank you so much!

[@lynsmith2698]

Ok the power came back on. Because we are like you and have power loss almost weekly I have given this a lot of thought. One night I started thinking about a long outage and what I would do. Everything in our freezer I can can in a pinch. Meat vegis and fruit. I have very little I can’t can in them. We have a propane stove, like a camp stove but higher BTUs in a summer kitchen er I could can everything. We do have generators. But I got to say. I told James about the insulation you keep in your freezers and we both agreed it was brilliant. I love those ice blocks too. Ok power went off again. Great video, until next time ❄️🇨🇦❄️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahh Lyn! The joys of losing power all the time! Don't I know it! I have a propane camp stove on legs that I can use for canning as well. It's really the only way I can (can) out here. I will get a generator eventually as well. Just in case! I really am trying to live more "pioneer" style so when I do lose power, it's no big deal. My ice house idea was a bust but that's ok. Learning how to keep the freezers from needing to turn on made me learn about insulation and even making a moving blanket type cover for my freezers. The ice packs I bought from Bass Pro are amazing. These are not your normal ice packs you can get from Walmart! I hope your power stabilized by now! Thank you so much Lyn!

[@akruth12]

You're totally awesome...I lived in interior for many years...Alaskans get real creative and the cold is sooo good...nobody gets sick with all.the crap.visuses going around..the cold kills them!!...dogs dont get fleas...I really miss it and love your life...I have somethimg to send when.your po box is back.up and open!! Ox from NH...former Fairbanksan

[@j.r.3215]

Many good thoughts, remember the "Open Frame" Generators are quite noisy compared to one that has sheet metal all around the Gen to keep them quiet.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Oh I am all about the closed frame generators then! Very good info to know while I shop for one! Thank you so much JR!

[@jamiecoulter4654]

I absolutely love the hair cut and it looks amazing on you!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you so much Jamie! Not bad for cutting it my first time! I know it could have been worse so I am very pleased with it! 🤗🧡

[@jamiecoulter4654]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska You did an excellent job! You are very welcomed! HIve five!

[@RaisedinAlaska]

Many great ideas from simple to very complex. The ice shed is interesting.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I really wanted that ice house. But no permafrost here! Still a good thing to not have to worry about the down sides of permafrost

[@RaisedinAlaska]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I think an ice house is a very cool idea, no pun intended.😉

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

@@RaisedinAlaska LOL! I am still tossing some ideas around.

[@joannevdm6437]

Greetings from Cape Town South Africa. We have nationwide loadshedding. Get yourself a Jackery for your computer. You won't be sorry

[@MooseHenderson1]

Many outsiders will offer many solutions but many times, they fail to see all the interconnected problems. I am off-grid, solar does not work in the winter in northern Upper Peninsula because of grey skies and abundant snow. Gas for the generator gets expensive. Living like the men of yore is great if you do not have a full time job that requires electricity and internet. So many interconnected factors to consider.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I think many assume that when you get a piece of property, you get a well and a solar system. I can get a well if I want to pay serious money for drilling a super deep pipe with no guarantee of hitting water. Solar would be great in summer but need some daily tending to in winter. And you know, I have searched all over the place to find an old world solution to my computers! They don't say anything about it! Thank you so much Moose! I hope your new job is going well!

[@joycewedel9084]

Ty... Very interesting video.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Joyce!

[@lynsmith2698]

I can’t believe this. I just started watching this and our power started dimming then went out, it’s been snowing all day and the snow is heavy so suspect a tree is coming down. I best shut down before my battery dies, cheers ❄️🇨🇦❄️

[@MitchellTickle1962]

I suggest you buy a Predator 9000 Generator for time's of power outages. And stock up gasoline there also for it. But sitting the freezers out doos for winter is a wise solution. You have to much invested already to loose it.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I will look into the Predator 9000 for sure thank you! I will definitely have gasoline storage and work out a rotation to keep the gas fresh. Setting my freezers outside is an emergency option but it's good to know that I can do that. Most people out here just keep their freezers outside year round.

[@linhill4516]

If you get a propane generator you will be able to store lots of fuel. Propane doesn't go bad like gasoline and there isn't the maintenance and wear and tear to generator as with gasoline. Much easier to deal with. Propane also holds up to the cold better than other fuel. Just a thought.

[@pennhudson3268]

I pack my freezer with spring water bottles as I use the food. Keeping the freeze topped off is a good practice.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I did that as well in Colorado! And always a great way to cool down after working in the garden all day! The freezer blocks I bought from Bass Pro are a chemical mix and just stay frozen longer.

[@johnsonr9]

Sounds like you have a good plan. We can run our freezers and essentials with a small gas honda generator. We have lost power up to 2 weeks due to storms.

[@denisewiebrimmer454]

The hair cut you chose looks great Alone. Once again awesome video thanks..

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Denise! I am glad it turned out ok. Not bad for my first self cut!

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

Howdy Alone, You have lots of good info there. For your generator you may want to plan to have a good supply of gas. If the grid goes down you will not be able to buy fuel Growing up in South Dakota we had and ice house and ice box. Used saw dust to store the ice. Hermit Out

[@mehmet284]

wow amazing snow and what a view wow greetings from the netherlands how are you

[@johninalaska9563]

Well, it seems you thought this all out and you have it all under control. You analyze things well.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Analyze I can do well. Solutions are not always so easy! 🤣 There are so many simple ways to get things done but I have always wanted to be .....different. 😉🧡

[@johninalaska9563]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Well, you surely are different, lol.

[@livingintheforest3963]

Also, I’ve heard that people in Alaska will keep their freezers on the front porch and everything just stays cold because of all that snow all winter have you considered that with some of them?

[@d.martinez-rodriguez333]

What about the bears????

[@marlove1867]

Love your videos! Just a suggestion when you add on your balcony off your room, put brackets off the railings to hang short-term small solar panels to generate your quick power charge and easy to clean off snow accumulated

[@Sarahdrybones]

Great idea

[@KanDee_Olson]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@debnewton5707]

Excellent idea 😃

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hey Margaret! What a fantastic idea! I will do that for sure! Best place to get the full sun and keep out of the snow! Thank you so much! 🤗😉🧡

[@tomas5376]

You can actually install a switch to isolate your solar system from the grid if necessary

[@KanDee_Olson]

We live in Southern Central Oregon rural mountain and ours goes off and on at least a couple times a week. We have a generator. My husband is a electrician, so its hooked up to use when power goes out for a lengthy period.

[@juliajohnson6022]

Some good points made.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Thank you so much Julia! 🤗🧡

[@marktiger3118]

You need a crosley icey ball look it up

[@jamespembleton2666]

We had a house fire 21 years ago and lost most everything. It was a good 3 days before we were allowed in to see what we could salvage. Our deep freeze still had everything frozen for the most part. Some things were just on the edge of starting to defrost! I was amazed. We live in a small town in Ontario and are on grid, but we do have a good size gas generator hooked up for whole home back-up and can run it intermittently to stretch out for prolonged outage. We bought the generator on sale several years ago for just under $1,000 CDN and my son hooked it up with help from an electrician friend. Am thinking about getting some power banks as well. Good to be prepared. One has to determine what are the very basics needed for back-up and then determine what would be the best back-up method for them.

[@barbraallbritton4222]

I suggest you install an off grid solar system, do not tie into that grid! I myself designed and installed an off grid solar system on a S. Pacific Island property I used to own. Outback inverter, charge controller, the best deep cycle batteries, with a nice generator as not only a backup but also to keep the system in check, as each month you need to run it for a few hours. I went with solar panels that worked on the rainy, windward side. Best investment I ever made. When the hurricanes and tropical storms came my power was always on.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have researched solar systems but need to understand the basics of how it all works! I am looking into taking a class or something on it. Like you, if I did the solar route, I’d want to 100% understand it. Baby steps!

[@barbraallbritton4222]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska yes, that’s what I did. I overbuilt the system, installing more panels and batteries than I actually needed just in case I ever needed to sell, which I did, and there was more than enough power. Rarely did I have to run that nice Honda generator except for the monthly “ equalizing of the batteries”. Back when I did it all the components were actually more expensive than they are now. It really took being sustainable to the next level. 🙏💜🌎☮️🌎💜🙏🐾🐾

[@debbiemiller7342]

Awesome video Alone! You’ve thoroughly thought everything through. Thanks for sharing.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have though about many things but always open to new ideas. Thank you so much Debbie!

[@donaldnorth3714]

I look forward to your videos each week! I miss Alaska so much!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Ahhh thank you so much Donald! Alaska misses you!

[@LV12800]

I think a gas powered Honda generator would serve you well. In the winter it's not so much a concern with the freezers, but the internet. And availability to gas is pretty good. AND I love the haircut you gave yourself. Great job, and the length and style suits you so well. See you on the next. ❤️

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

The haircut turned out pretty good for cutting it myself for the first time using regular scissors! Worse case scenario I would have to wear a hat for 6 months or just perm my hair! I would like to have the lithium generator for my computers since it would not reset my computers during a power outage and let me power down correctly. A fuel powered generator would just be a good idea and a good supply of gasoline. JUST in case!

[@Freedom-67]

Great video ❤ hello from Washington state 🌲

[@livingintheforest3963]

It sure is beautiful, but I would not want to be there with power outages! I live here and we already have power outages, and I have a generator and use wood for fire like you, but I would not want to deal with that out there no way! At least here it’s doable!! It’s also true you can buy portable electricity. There are off grid houses with portable electricity units and you are good at handyman stuff, and I am not!

[@bethgruenewald7463]

Great video Alone! Food storage is key even where I live in the Midwest of the lower 48. Food prices are up and some areas have shortages of some important items in the grocery stores.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I have heard about the egg shortage! But who knows what it will be next! Pickle shortage? I really need to get my garden and chicken coop started! It's going to be a long recovery for the U.S. since the lock downs. I hope to get my root cellar racking up this year too! Thank you so much Beth!

[@jamestboehm6450]

Is battery backup an available solution? Solar is pretty much null and void. Generator is a thought,, fuel is the problem there. Ok I'm kinda stumped. You're very smart, I'm sure you can or have already figured it out.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

The lithium battery bank that will always be charged by electricity will be perfect for my work computers. I will get a generator most likely for my freezers but I am trying to see how little I can use that generator by freezing ice blocks in one freezer and then use ice blocks to keep the other three frozen. Basically the generator and one freezer are replacing my ice house idea since that was bust. May not have it completely figured out yet but I do have a plan!

[@fortressalaska9822]

I have also been looking into battery back up systems. But just for your PC, since it is work related, get a small UPS system. At least you will not loose any work and can do a controlled shut down when you get a power outage

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I feel that the Bluetti would basically be a UPS system but I could also continue to keep working. I know they make better UPS systems than they used to though. You remember the old ones that just beeped all the time! When you find your battery system, I hope you will do a video on it!

[@fortressalaska9822]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I still have the old style beeping ones. LOL

[@dfhepner]

We have power outages that last at most 3 hours a few times each winter. I have a few UPS to keep my computer going and another to keep the heater going. I’m working on a way to put in a larger LiFePO4 battery in place of the lead acid battery.

[@joannewolfe5688]

I believe it's a good idea to be as self sufficient as possible regardless of where one is living now. The electric power grid is no more stable in the lower 48 now than in AK. ANd for most of us, when the power goes out the water system goes down as well.

[@woollyrhinoadventures1654]

I have a Bluetti AC200P, 2000Wh system. Part of the cabin is wired into a transfer switch (east wall, Toyo, and the yet to be installed water system pump.) The Bluetti plugs into the transfer switch. If power goes down, I turn on the Bluetti, and flip the transfer switch to "generator" and can power basically half of the cabin. I also have a Honda generator. I can use it to charge the Bluetti if there is an extended power outage or I can plug it into the transfer switch. Since April 2022, I've only had three power outages here in my part of Alaska. I think the longest was just over an hour.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

OK that is good to know about the Bluetti! I was not sure it could do all that. NICE! I lose power all the time but not for long. Just long enough to lose whatever I was working on for work or KZbin! I always look at it as a great reason to take a nap!

[@woollyrhinoadventures1654]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska Here is an idea... when you are getting ready to start editing, plug your computer into the Bluetti and use it to power the computer and a work lamp. Then, if the power goes out you won't lose anything.

[@mercedeslopez2655]

Even with solar. If there's no sun with dark weather and rain. There is no energy generating to the power box. I have 6 solar panels with the jackery and I've been with little energy. Other options for energy is critical to servive for heat

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

There seems to be a misconception about this life. Buy a cabin, install a well and install solar. But it doesn’t always work out. Since I am in winter mode 3/4’s of the year, no sun or sun behind the trees does nothing for me. And charging the batteries everyday with a generator seems crazy when I may have to do that daily for many months! I will get this issue figured out though. Like you said, solar panels do no good without sun!

[@KMD2832]

Hi, thanks for another great video. Here in the UK the ice houses were mainly on the estates of big country mansions. In fact, here on the Isle of Wight is Osborne House which was owned by Queen Victoria. It has a huge ice house in the gardens that you can go and look in - it’s a long way down to the bottom! My elderly mother has medical equipment that needs electricity. We have (not too long ago) sorted a system that will keep the power going in case of rolling blackouts. We have a BLUETTI battery (AC200max) plus a Honda generator (petrol) as well as the solar panels that go with the BLUETTI battery. It all works incredibly well together. My other half took great delight in using the solar energy stored to mow lawns etc this summer - as of yet power blackouts are not common here, so to care for the battery he discharges it regularly. Interestingly though, this week we received paperwork from the electricity company which basically said, even though you are a priority customer due to my mothers health, if rolling blackouts start, you will still lose power! The only advice it gave was to buy torches, and ways to keep warm! Anyway, thanks again for a really interesting video. p.s. I always wait for the outtakes :)

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I just watched a nice history video of Queen Victoria. I would love to tour those type of places just to get ideas! I have always been fascinated with ice houses. So you have all three "powers" set up! Awesome! Sounds like your mothers equipment will be just fine! I suppose the electric company would have no way to keep your power on during a black out but at least you figured it out! And very smart to discharge the batteries regularly! Might as well do it by doing yard work! SMART! And I am glad you like the out takes. I used to just delete those clips and just thought I would add them to a video once and it was a hit! People just like to hear me mess up and luckily I do it often! 🤭🤣🧡

[@patdelang9117]

Hi, Alone! I like that you are planning on canning to extend the usable lifespan of your meats. Pressure canning, right? As for your generator...if you are out of power, so may be the gas station. No power, no gas. Also if you plan on storing gas, it goes bad in about 6 months. Diesel stays usable much longer. You can extend the gas life by refilling when partially used. I'm no expert, this is all culled from reading and on-line. Yay for root cellars! They need managing, but are great. Don't forget fermentation! If you can maintain a cool area, your fermentation can last a long time. Love your channel!

[@b.abernathy7980]

We ve a few solar panels, and do not lose power when the grid is off. Battery backup keeps it going, which is a tremendous help to us. We also have a gas generator for freezers. Life is definitely.a challenge!

[@debnewton5707]

Alone, remember that if you don’t have power, it’s pretty likely that the local gas station won’t either...so you won’t be able to use the bowser...stocking up on fuel would be the way to go if you buy a generator...good luck love from Aus 💗🇦🇺

[@tracy8805]

We keep our extra car filled with gas to use in the generator if needed.

[@daylenestaneart775]

Your hair cut is great! I gathered my courage last week and cut my hair myself. It turned out pretty well. Im watching your outtake right now and I can see you had the same problem with the “reverse image” the mirror projects. I finally just walked away from the mirror and just cut my hair. Like I said mine turned out fine and yours looks really cute. 👍👍👍

[@locksbog4270]

Kelvinator 👍😃✌️🇺🇸

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Now that is a serious fridge! I like it!

[@alaskacutthecord769]

We use a Yeti 200x. A little too small for what you're looking at doing but they make much larger ones. Definitely stick with the li battery powered one. They also make the folding solar panels that go with them to keep them charged. Other than being a little on the small side we love ours. Great video intro!

[@psjoden]

We live in northern BC and our freezers are outside in an unheated building which we have run power to….the cold of the outdoors means the freezer very seldom runs this reduces the electric bill…we have had our freezers never thaw at all during 3 to 7 days without power. In summer we had a 10 day outage and we kept our freezers cold by only getting into them once to get one week of meat out then covering them with old movers blankets and a couple of sleeping bags they were fine when the power came back on and we opened them up….”Snug as Bugs in a long winters freeze!” ….

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Hi Pamela! Thanks for sharing your experience with your freezers. My experiment proved just as you stated. That if you only break into the freezer once a day and keep them insulated that they would hold their temperature for extended periods of time. I think eventually I will be moving the freezers to a colder location so that they don't have to work as hard during the winter months when there is no need too. I generally keep extra insulation inside the freezers to take up any dead air space and have reflectix type covers for the tops of the freezers that I use during extended power outages, and so far, I have had very little loss of any food. 💛

[@dennisparisian7040]

Very good video

[@julieanderson5184]

Very timely info, thanks. Great outtakes! 😆

[@MrsSmith-eb3zh]

Great information. Thanks...

[@GGMASherry]

Simple Living Alaska unplugs their freezer during the winter. The temperature outside keeps the contents frozen all winter. With your freezers in the arctic entry you may be able to do the same thing and save money on your electricity.

[@michaelcarron3418]

You can pickle food, smoke it, dehydrate it, can it, salt cure it, something you might be interested in doing.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Pickle and dehydrate I already do. Never tried salt curing though. Smoke shack will be built when the outdoor kitchen is made. And of course regular pressure and water bath canning. Maybe even try a freeze drier! They are expensive though!

[@rudolphferdinand3634]

Many years ago, we had a power outage that lasted for 5/7 days. Just do not open the freezer or the refrigerator if items are not needed - Wasilla area. A propane generator or a portable one will do in a pinch. Generac generator 14K will run everything in my home; it comes on when the power goes out, and it shuts down when the power comes back on every other week; it does a system check, but the cost was $9,000.00, but gives a peace of mind. For portable generators, purchase one with an automatic start and the pull rope models.

[@minahammonds7511]

I have a bluetti solar generator to back up outages here in East Texas which don't happen often but still!! It's just me an older woman it makes me feel more secure.Enjoyed the vlog Thank you

[@Prariegirl2023]

I have a couple bluetti’s and they are great! I am on grid but use the to ease my electric bill. I fill them mainly with solar. I think you will like it to fill in the gaps!

[@smalltownhomesteadAC]

What type and how much solar do you produce?

[@Prariegirl2023]

I have 2-1500 watt and 1-2400 watt Max Oak Bluetti’s and 1-330 watt solar panel and 1-380 watt panel. It is a great set up for me!

[@mikefalanga437]

Just an idea, but in the winter time you could always fill a couple of 5 gallon buckets with snow,bring em' inside to melt by the stove and just set em' back outside to freeze solid,be sure to line the sides with some cooking oil on a paper towel or a rag first so that the ice doesn't stick to the bucket, then take a hand saw or your chain saw and cut them into 4 inch thick slabs and line your freezers with them when they melt scoop out the water with a coffee can into the 5 gallon pail again ,repeat process lol

[@cookiecrumbles4024]

Great Idea but more work .. I am thinking more of the perpetual power .. or the kind of power that out retired Navy man had.. they never lost power when the neighborhood lost power. Or maybe some self generating power like peddle power lol sure would be a good way to recharge the battery packs and keep fit at same time.. a ol bike and wooden rack to set it in so you can just sit and peddle away while charging the batt packs . Most feasible ways to generate power.

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Um yeah ok Mike. I will give this idea some consideration! 🤣 YUP! I sure will ....... Hey wait a sec, are you making fun of me! 🤭😉🧡

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

Peddle power! I like it! But I never learned to ride a bike! 🤭🤣🧡

[@cookiecrumbles4024]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska easy peasey since it's stationary... Just sit on the seat and put both legs on peddles and peddle away... You will not have to balance it at all they actually had washing machines with a peddle like on a spinning wheel that to would work to spin an alt

[@mikefalanga437]

@@AloneinRemoteAlaska I would never 🙄😝😜🤪 okay ya want the easiest solution to preserving your freezer contents in the winter months (AKA 3/4's of the year)? Just place the stuff in a couple of 55 gallon drums out front with locking pressure bands ,sorta like what Ed does from MM...it'll stay frozen for sure, oh and, do you realize that most of those power pack units come complete with small foldable solar panels included already? I think if you want to add more thats when the additional cost comes into play...the Jackery, the Bluetti etc. Etc. I think they all come with it so...but in your situation, with those wide open spaces, I'd say that a wind turbine would be the way to roll for you...just from what I can see from videos however 🤔

[@helenshull9834]

I lived in Elgin, Illinois and we would stock up food in the garage in case we were snowed-in, it worked great

[@coloradopackratprepper]

Solar generaters can be charged by electricty too. I hav 2 2000watts ea that i keep charged electrically. Eventually will hav solar panels. I lose elec for a week at a time at least once or twice a yr. As far as freezers, i put in shed outside if goes too long metal 33gal trash cans.!!!!

[@AloneinRemoteAlaska]

I was considering the Bluetti because it is portable. I could move the unit and the solar panels if needed for recharge. I will have a few clean metal barrels here for outside storage. Luckily there is no shortage of metal barrels out here!

[@RetiredGoodtimes]

Smart lady. I was just thinking about how you could keep those freezers frozen with a generator. Immediately after I was thinking that you describes exactly what I was going to tell you. Just make sure you research the generators, so you get one that will start easily in the extreme cold. You could bring a generator inside to warm it up, but the one you will want will be too heavy to bring inside to warm it up.

[@landandsea333]

I admire how well you do your homework. From what I'm hearing the longest your power is out is three days but the frequent short outages are probably more annoying as you are trying to make a living? I build all size battery backup systems for folks but I kind of dont consider the little all-in-one units with a Li-Ion battery and a small inverter/ charger to be very versatile.Usually I install large batteries and a separate inverter. I also install a lot of generators up to 20KW. I agree that a big stand-alone unit may not be the best. For gas units I usually recommend the Honda EU series as they are quiet, efficient and are inverter based. A close second would be the Yamaha EF series. The EU 3000 and 7000 are pull start/ electric start. The battery goes dead easily and a little battery tender is essential. That 3000 would even be semi-portable if you needed power for projects elsewhere on the property. It would be easy enough to wire one into a load center using a second breaker and this little interlock gismo. Heres the style for the most common breakers: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ICICBC/ and one for the Square D breakers: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07J6SBGYZ What I'd recommend though would be to take all the critical loads and route them to a sub-panel or do the little interlock hack and get a 4000 watt inverter and some deep cycle batteries. Thats how I run my house in an outage. Lately our outages are so frequent I keep it in backup mode.You can go all day and then recharge the battery using even a smaller EU2200 generator. What I do is use the same cord that plugs from generator to the charger in the inverter and keep it plugged to a Utility-only plug so most of the time the utility float charges the battery. A good quality 4000 watt inverter like the Magnum MS 4024, or an Outback VFX3524 or even one of the Victron sine wave units would handle running the freezers, lights, computer. A slightly cheaper option are the Samlex Evo 4024 series. Avoid any inverter that runs off 12 volts. 24v or 48v units are the workhorse units. I'm the only person in my neighborhood that doesnt run the crap out of a generator. We just came off of a week long outage.