How to Generate Heat and Electricity During a Winter Storm

[@valdamarielegault1907]

We lived through the great Canadian Ice storm. We were blessed with a gas fireplace, gas bbq and plenty of food and games!

[@larryware1]

Excellent, Val! Yes, food and entertainment are important. We'll talk more about that on the next video.

[@janetlovesjesus100]

When I watch videos like this, I realise how fortunate we really are and how much we take things for granted. A warm, dry home, is such a blessing. Thank you for the great info. 👍🙂

[@larryware1]

So true, Janet!

[@margaretlaws6274]

Yes

[@kathleensigmon1085]

After living through a storm/power outage and scrambling for manuals, I decided to make a big three ring binder with dividers and clear plastic sleeves. All household manuals are in alphabetical order! What a blessing this has been! Kept on bookshelf so easy to grab! Love you both and always look for to your videos 💜

[@larryware1]

That's a better system than ours. I have all mine filed in a filing cabinet in a folder marked: "Owner's Manuals."

[@hollywinters5792]

Great idea!

[@lilrustee]

My daughter did this years ago for their home. They’re on their second binder because one wasn’t enough. Y’all are brilliant.

[@elizabethraworth64]

Brilliant !

[@joanrepenshek2991]

@@larryware1 9

[@patwagner9308]

So much great, useful info ! In Dec. 2004, Ohio had a massive ice storm that shut down most of the state. We had never experienced anything like it....not even close!....in our entire lives. We had no power, no heat for a week. We survived by huddling in our small kitchen , using our gas stove for heat just during the day. All businesses were shut down. Nothing could operate. It was incredible.....& I hope to NEVER go thru an ice storm again.

[@larryware1]

Wow! No one wants to go through that.

[@patwagner9308]

@@larryware1 you can say that again !

[@brianpulliam1100]

In February 2010, I had a pipe burst in my attic while I was at work. It was piped through the attic to the refrigerator. Water was all over the place. Thank the Lord for good homeowner's insurance. I did not have to pay anything out of pocket.

[@patwagner9308]

@@brianpulliam1100 oh my gosh! That's awful...what a mess. Glad you have excellent insurance!!

[@amynoble8036]

I remember that! Not a fun time. My house was a freezer. Luckily we had family in town that we stayed with. They had heat. So did our McDonald's. Where I was working. We were soooo busy. Everyone wanting something hot to drink or eat.

[@smc130]

Thank you SO MUCH for this information. We live in south Texas and were seriously caught off guard last February when the Texas power grid failed. I’ve never been so cold in my 72 years of life! It scared us and we’re preparing this year. So far we have 2 Jackery generators and a Mr. Buddy propane heater.

[@larryware1]

You guys had it really rough last winter. Glad you are more prepared now.

[@cindymae3656]

We live in the country, most of our neighbors have generator hooked up so power switch’s seamlessly from power company to generator. We are old school hubby has to go out shut off main power from our power company, starts our gas generator flips and switch. It does run the entire house including heat. That generator has saved us many many times, so thankful we have it. Love the channel❤️

[@larryware1]

That's a simple and sure back-up method.

[@jeanhuelsman1766]

Growing up in Chicago and taking public transportation I used to put my feet in bread bags and then my boots to keep my feet warm & dry. Also wearing pantyhose under pants or jeans helps.

[@theurbanthirdhomestead]

I wear long John's under my pants almost all winter!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

I,too live in chicago.yoga pants under jeans.or fleece pajama pants under jeans.it helps.invest in fuzzy socks

[@josiahsmom3781]

Me too!😊

[@Freethecagedbird]

Hello Hope & Larry. I recently came across one of your videos and while I have insomnia, I have spent the last 2 nights bingeing on your videos and I just wanted to thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge and tips. My husband and I recently bought a house (June 2022) and we are struggling to find extra money after all the bills are paid. The things that you two talk about in your videos are a goldmine to me!! I can't wait to keep watching, learning, and implementing! So, thank you for your time, God bless!!

[@UndertheMedian]

Carissa, we're so happy to have you with us.

[@StephanieMT]

i heard some people say to put up a tent in a room in your house it can help keep you warm

[@richardelliott9511]

I too started my prepper journey with trying to keep my critical sump pump opperating during a power outage many years ago. Started out with a 12v marine bilge pump with a cord modified to clip onto our car battery. Now have a true sinewave inverter and a small gas generator, while the latest iteration is untested under fire, they will serve us well. I love the inverters because the car running draws way less attention than a noisy generator and the car will idle for days on a full tank, providing limited power. In recent years it kept our two fridges and one freezer going during a 4 day power outage caused by a summer storm.

[@jennycarrier]

hello:) my wood burning stove does heat my house almost everywhere..its e stove convec,,this stove burn the wood longeur.i like it plus it dry my close in e rack fast..if emergency i can boil water or cook on it or inside the stove...canada can be very bad on winter!..thanks for being there..for us !

[@larryware1]

You're welcome, Jenny. Sounds like you are well prepared.

[@cowgirljones35]

We have a whole house Generator, it will kick on when power goes out. WE Saved for this, because we don't want to get stuck like we did 3 years ago in a ice storm. You gotta stay warm, we have to have O2 for my Cowboy. We used feet warmers , hand warmers, blankets, ect... we used oil lamps , flash lights , solar lights, . Great to see both of you, Excellent Video ❤

[@UndertheMedian]

Cowgirl, I highly suspected that you would have a whole house generator. If we lived in the middle of the country were you do, we'd absolutely have one, too.

[@maureen5054]

We have the same all home Generac, but believe strongly in having back ups for back ups. For us (live in Wis.) we also have a gasoline powered generator to run outdoors and two Jackery power bank generators with solar panels. Lots of heating devices, alternative ways to cook food, etc.

[@awilliams935]

Firstly Hope you are looking lovely in this video your jkt looks lovely x 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️Here in the Wales in the Uk at the start of 2020 we had 3 months of flooding it was awful, People left homeless it was heartbreaking. I made the decision to Prep as best I could as you never know when a bad winter might hit..Better to be prepared than wish you had been x

[@lisacats4531]

Larry and Hope you are the best!!! I have learned something new today... I wish i knew this during Hurricane Sandy... Two weeks with no electricity or heat... But i did prepare...we had plenty of canned goods and water... Thanks so much

[@larryware1]

You are so welcome, Lisa!

[@AngelaResseguie]

I use one of the buddy heaters in my deer blind, they work great I HIGHLY recommend buying the filter and hose and using the same propane tank you would use for your grill. :)

[@larryware1]

So good to know, Angela. Thank you.

[@BarbaraHowell-r5g]

I highly recommend Mr. Heater.we used one to heat our entire mobile home for 4 years until we got the money for a new furnace.

[@BarbaraHowell-r5g]

Mr heater is an absolute best solutions we use a tank from our grill

[@PurePondering]

The last ice storm my Mammaw dealt with had the electric off for 3 weeks. My uncle would take his gas generator over during the day and made sure she had a good fire going for the night.

[@maineusaMax]

We have a permanent nice looking propane heater. Propane tank installed by fuel company and serviced yearly. Works soooo well and heats very large area downstairs. Worth every penny.

[@jo-annreynolds9852]

Thank you for being thorough and slow for us older people.

[@politicallywhat5630]

Thank you for explaining in such an easy to understand way without dragging it out. Very useful information!

[@robertduncan2742]

Hi folks in Illinois here rf. Being alone after my wifes passing and all that's going on the 2nd unit you said is very nice. If one doesnt use a upstairs area it could be slightly blocked off. We had a kerosene unit decades ago and a cat we had loved sleeping in front and we had to move him since he got to hot. See you in more posts. Bless you two

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Robert. So sorry to hear about your wife's passing. Blessings to you.

[@hamishr2367]

The kerosene heaters are awesome. .I picked up a pair of them at a garage sale for 50$..swapped out the wicks and they are working like new

[@macchic81]

Great content and you make it so much easier for me to understand. Thanks y’all

[@larryware1]

So glad. If you have any additional questions let us know and we'll try to address them in Part 2.

[@julieannbailey9505]

We are going to invest in one of those generators this year. We live in a rural area with a well and leach field. Without power we have no running water, much less heat or power for the fridge and freezer. I've actually gone down to the river we have frontage on and hauled buckets back up the hill to flush the toilet!

[@bshelley0]

When we lived on well water if a storm was coming we always filled several buckets and the tub with water for flushing

[@lilrustee]

Late to these two videos. What wonderful information. I have had the Mr. Buddy (the small one) for what seems forever. It got me through several winter storms in Asheville where we lost power for 2-4 days and it was going down to 8 degrees. It also got us through a 3 day storm in Atlanta (where I now live).

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Leaving you a comment for the algorithm, we love your videos😀

[@UndertheMedian]

We appreciate you being with us for the live premiere. You have a great set up for getting through power outages!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

@@UndertheMedian Thanks, when our power went in a storm, it was four days before was fixed, we’ll never get caught out again.

[@larryware1]

Thanks, Frugal..France. Appreciate it!

[@ClandestineGirl16X]

You two need a series of Ted talks or Netflix. You two are absolutely fantastic

[@larryware1]

Awe, thank you, Clandestine.

[@rld1278]

Thank you! Everyone talks about the buddy heater but few mention the kerosene heaters.

[@larryware1]

We've used kerosene since we were married. My parents purchased one back in 1980 and I really liked it so I have two of the same brand as theirs (Kerosun).

[@servehim-am6689]

When I was in school taking medical courses we learned 45 per cent of body heat was lost thru the uncovered head!

[@debbiedorsey2371]

Loved this video on keeping warm. Thank you!

[@PStern]

Thank you so much. Very informative, just what I was looking for. Great information and fantastically researched. Much appreciated!

[@mitch5077]

I bought a 8750 watt generator that's a few years old, and it's LOUD! Last thing you want is calling attention to yourself. You can make enclosures for them, but need ventilation and exhaust.

[@joycegonzales4994]

You guys do really good informative videos. Not just lip service

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Joyce. Appreciate your comment.

[@susananderson7473]

Set up a tent in the warmest room and have everyone sleep in one tent. Candle with certain flower pots Sleeping bags Cover all windows with blankets. Also cover the doors with blankets. Have a gas grill or other non electric method to cook. Remember if power is out, gas pumps, atm, businesses, and city water can all close /go down.

[@CharlesAvilaMeasInst]

Thanks for all this great advice. I am grateful!!

[@larryware1]

You are welcome, HawkStrong.

[@ajarivas72]

@@larryware1 Great video

[@DebbyRushìng]

Thank you for all the great information.

[@judithbuchanan9566]

Wow!!! I learned sooo much! Thanks Larry & Hope for such an informative video. Looking forward to part 2. Thank you ☺️

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Judith. You're so very welcome!

[@deman622]

I use the Big Buddy heater when I go winter camping. If you set it on low it can go for 6 hours on the small green propane tanks. If you run it on high it will only last 2-3 hours.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

While the heading and picture of this video, is a little misleading. Lmao!!! I do have to mimic the sentiments of the other comments, in saying how Fortunate we truly are.. This is the reason why we have to always give thanks and count our blessings... Especially during the Cold/Winter months..

[@ellengriffith1585]

I know this is a older video but it sparked a memory I had when I was 11 or 12 years old. My sister and I shared a room in the basement and had a heater. One day our cat walked by it WITHOUT touching it and he caught on fire in those 2 seconds. He was ok because I acted fast enough but it could have been more devastating if no one had seen anything.

[@denisedurham9385]

Just a thought but if you put blankets over all the windows and doors that will help keep the heat in also. Plus you can put extra blankets on your beds and sofa to help keep warm.

[@Trandans]

Very informative! And what a beautiful blue and white mug! 🙂

[@larryware1]

That cup was hand made from Vietnam. Thank you.

[@ladysparkle1576]

New subscriber thanks for this important information, you are a blessing to a lot of people.💕💕

[@beckyjohnson3153]

This was so helpful. You did a very good job of explaining the different types of power. It really demystified it for me.

[@graceproby2662]

This brought back memories of the 1970s when we had 3 day working weeks in the UK. My father hooked a spotlight up to a car battery. I think you could have seen us from outer space 😂. It was a good idea as we could read when there were power cuts. Goodness knows what the neighbour’s thought. My friend made sure she was at our house every time there was a power cut which was quite often for a while. x

[@madhatter909]

OK I'm watchin this after THE 2022 storm!

[@karmaforro9716]

I love y’all!!! Vegan too and just three videos have really helped me up my game. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Get additional warm blankets and warm quilts, that is extremely important in cold climates, and even places like Texas.❄☃️❄⛄❄☃️❄⛄❄

[@britt9995]

I started prepping for outages when we lost power on august 12 this year for 36 hours in Michigan. With 3 small kids I realized how unprepared we really were!

[@dannycasey8261]

Y'all are a cool and kind couple. How much would a used karocene hearter cost average? I'm 60 and on a budget. Also is it cheaper than electricity?

[@larryware1]

I'd say not. Kerosene is $3.99/gal here in Peoria. A gallon will last about 3 days if heating exclusively from the heater. Electricity is definitely cheaper, but if the power is out, kerosene is a great substitute.

[@pamelagroves2142]

It’s these Mr Heaters, what are you going to do about the fuel prices and difficulty getting propane because of price & supply? Again the same with kerosene?

[@larryware1]

If you have the option to use a wood burning stove, that would be a great way to avoid the rising prices. Otherwise, we just have to stock up what we can in fuel and ride it out.

[@NOName-111]

Great content and I agree with the other viewer - so many things we take for granted. As I live in a city the only power outage was in dark Soviet ages and only for minutes... but life can bring surprises, therefore I am watching.

[@dempseykful]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@larryware1]

You are so welcome, dempseykat!

[@justwondering3048]

First time viewer 🙂❤️ what an amazing couple you are you see the love and respect you have for one another 🤗❤️don't see much of that anymore I'm a widower myself but if you happen to have a single friend or a single brother who's just like you , who's a prepper please AM LOOKING FOR ONE 😃👍❤️ to share my life with someone to be a helpmate.. better too than one especially in the times that are coming... 😌❤️👍🙂

[@CourtneyTaylor10001]

I remember in an old video you did you mentioned usb lightbulbs. Do they really help save electricity and how many hours do you get before having to recharge? Which ones do you recommend??? TIA

[@SparksMakesFire]

I agree with you on the Big Buddy. With the purchase of a hose, it will connect to the larger tank that I can use on my grill like you mentioned. It will run on low, with just one 1 lb cylinder or on high with 2. I also have a larger size Kerosene that I bought in 2000. I wanted to have 2 sources in case I couldn't get one or the other. I also have a spare wick on hand.

[@cgt6497]

Great video. I've always wondered how to use a generator or inverter and battery system. Now I know. I have no reason not to be prepared now! Thank you!

[@larryware1]

Super. I only scratched the surface. There's so many possibilities for supplying electricity and heat.

[@anneedesignedit982]

yes this is good thanks

[@rlo912]

We got out buddy heaters years ago They work great

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Thanks so much for sharing. Love to you! ❤

[@larryware1]

Thank you, Jonna. Blessings.

[@jamesworthington3346]

We heat with wood so are prepared in that way. We can also cook on wood stove if needed. Always have 8 or more cords of wood on hand. We also have a Honda 3500 w generator with 10 gals of gas on hand.

[@larryware1]

Sounds like you are well prepared, James!

[@marianneosullivan7971]

You two are awesome! So resourceful! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

Thank you for the explanation using the battery and inverter, you made it easy to understand. It you have solar generators, say 2, that can be charged with a wall outlet. Can you charge one generator with another solar generator?

[@larryware1]

I'm not sure what you mean by charging the generator. The generator we use runs on gas and supplies power when it goes out. I have used (and still have them) two solar panels to charge the AGM batteries.

[@RiversideHomesteadLife]

Good job guys

[@JillyKins]

Hi from the uk. :) Always love watching your content I learn so much and am saving quite a bit so ty for that As for storms we had one at the back end of last year which put our power out for seven days (not normal) we got 0 help from anyone. Resorted to sleeping in a small tent in the living room with candles and a small heater. So since then we have been taking measures that we are better prepared. Its not in case its `when` it will happen again.

[@cynicallyyours61]

Excellent information

[@larryware1]

Thank you.

[@diahill1945]

Very informative great information video , good job Hope and Larry .

[@larryware1]

You're welcome, Dia. Thanks for your comment.

[@CnCBlueBird89]

Larry you can put a plug through the wall so you don't have windows open. Think of RV power plugs that have male end on outside and female end inside.

[@larryware1]

Yes. This method can be improved on greatly. LOL!

[@barbarawilliams979]

Good video. I have gas heat. Hopefully it would work if the power goes off.?? Fortunately it doesn't get as cold here in northern Georgia as it does where you live. I also have a Jackery solar generator and the solar panel to go with it.

[@larryware1]

If your furnace has a blower, you will need power to supply that.

[@larryware1]

The Jackery systems are great for light power draws. I have the separate pieces that do the same thing, but not as portable as the Jackery system.

[@barbarawilliams979]

Larry, I have to use oxygen and a cpap machine. I mostly got the Jackery so I mostly got the Jackery for that. I also have some solar light bulbs. I have several cans of fuel(can't remember the name) in case my gas kitchen stove doesn't work

[@rocketsurgery8337]

Mr Heater makes a larger gas heater (30,000 btu) that can be mounted permanently or free standing. I have have one that's natural gas and it's located in the middle of my house and provides some serious heat during power outages or to supplement my furnace. It does have an electric fan but isn't needed to operate. I don't have to mess with kerosene it just sits there ready to go to work when needed. They also make a propane model and both have low oxygen shut-offs. You mentioned that you store your kerosene in your garage. Kerosene has a higher flash point than gasoline but it should still be stored in a shed away from the house. You might want to mention to only run your generator during daylight hours when there's a long term power outage. People steal generators and one running at night can be heard a mile away. I keep mine chained to my truck when it's running and at night it goes in the shed. I also run it on ethanol free gasoline (bought at co-op) and I use Stabil gas additive so my fuel doesn't go bad. Shelf life without this is 6 months and with it is 2 years. You mentioned the AGM battery charges at a lower voltage compared to an automotive flooded acid battery. They actually charge at a higher rate (14.6v) than a car battery (13.8v). Remember that one is none and two is one. Always have a backup plan for your backup plan.

[@katherinerichardson1767]

Thanks again for sharing!

[@larryware1]

You're welcome!

[@jmo2104]

Love your videos! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!

[@scottdelong188]

Larry, I see kerosene heaters like yours all the time on marketplace for cheap, but buying clear K1 at lowes or home depot is very expensive - $10/gallon right now! When you buy K1 at a gas station, does it come with the red dye and if so, do you notice a difference in how cleanly it burns? I'm really enticed at the prospect of getting one cheap indoor-use dynaglow that can heat up to 1000 sq ft for emergencies, but I want to make sure I can use the dyed kerosene from the local fill-up without (excessively) stinking up my house.

[@yellownightjar]

When we used ours they made an additive that eliminated the smell

[@elsiecreek3040]

I found you through Kate • Kaden :) I have a Little Buddy, it works great and I use it inside a large tent for camping, but it’s nice to have it in the garage for an emergency. Timely video, my city and county (Whatcom in Washington) is in the midst of an emergency right now with a severe flood, unlike anything ever before. The freeway and roads in and out were all closed down last night. I’m not a prepper whatsoever, but it makes you think about being more prepared. It didn’t take very many hours to turn my city upside down! Thanks for the tips.

[@UndertheMedian]

Oh, my goodness! I hope your city is able to recover quickly from the flooding. Welcome to the Under the Median family. We love Kate. In fact, on Thursday we are doing a collab video with her.

[@dianacavazos2664]

I don’t know where I was reading these uneducated rude comments the other day but Please don’t let what anyone says throw you off your game or make you feel like you need to change anything. It’s what makes you YOU! I LOVE how Larry stares silly like into the camera when your talking and I love everything about your presentation Hope. Not only smart but You’ve got natural beauty to boot! Ok Larry, your not so bad yourself lol Great looking couple. What all of us would give to have been taught this growing up AND I just heard today that you made all of your baby food from scratch?!!! 🙇🏻‍♀️🤯 What I would give to come live with you for a month. Seriously though, I have a cleaning business so Im sure you’ll find a way to make this work AND save $$ 😂😂 Anywho, I said all this to say, You both are absolutely adorable!!!

[@andrewgilbride7546]

Electricity supply companies should use some of their profits and lay cables underground.

[@boldwarrior2196]

Extra house extension hose hooks up to 20 lb tank for Mr big bud heater. So true use it before an emergency

[@davidyummus6259]

I changed out my Sump Pump for a newer version which used HALF the electricity,... It will run from a car battery & inverter for an hour or so while I take care of other things.

[@UndertheMedian]

David, such a smart thing to do. Great suggestion.

[@scorpio7938]

I had a power outage years ago for a week and i wore almost all my clothes it was freezing i mean freezing lost food cooked quite a bit outside to not waste all of it yeah got through it but wouldnt want it to happen again oh no your tips sound great thanks

[@evie1740]

Keep your food in clean trash bags out in snow and ice in large rubber maid container with lid put block on top of your lid in case a dog comes around colder out there than in fridge sometimes.

[@scorpio7938]

@@evie1740 thank you so much for this good advice if it happens again i will definately do this

[@reneejohnson5787]

Thank you for a great video! So many useful tips!

[@jc10907Sealy]

Get a bed tent for warmth and bundle up

[@bathens4971]

Do your smoke alarms go off when turning on/off your kerosene heater? I remember the fumes when we had one in PA when I was little, pre- smoke detector times. Thanks!

[@larryware1]

No, they don't.

[@bathens4971]

@@larryware1 thank you! By the way, nice editing on the video, inserting all the photos

[@larryware1]

@@bathens4971 Thank you, B. I try to use most of my own photos. Fortunately I am trigger happy with the camera and take lots of photos. 😃

[@celestryalcelestryal6690]

You mentioned that you run your router so you can have internet, and at one point you mentioned that you use it to run your television. It should be noted that if your cable goes out it wont matter if you have ability to hook up your router or television. You need to have service provided to both up and running.

[@worshipandwarfare4467]

my parents had a kerosene heater and when they ran it my muscles would ache. I don't know if it took the oxygen out of the air or what.

[@larryware1]

Not sure why that would happen, but I wouldn't recommend their use it's giving you bad reactions. My dad and mother had to stop using theirs when Mom was diagnosed with heart failure - oxygen issue there too.

[@mikichamSA4J]

Thank you for the useful information.

[@realtorkathleenoconnell35]

Not only do I have a whole house generator put in when I built the home but I also have portable generator, a gas fireplace that will heat the entire house (Rancher) and both solar and battery operated lights on standby

[@tbo2341]

When you live in a wooded agriculture town we all prepped up for it my propane generator my propane gas log fireplace the cook stove cook stove required no electricity here when the lights are out too long my generator runs off of 15 lb grill tank for 14 to 20 hours keeps freezer/ refrigerator going.

[@lisas7389]

I have Mr buddy works awesome

[@adelelashmawy2156]

I use the wave 8 to heat up a 300 sqft. Cabin with a 30lb propane tank. It runs really good. I keep it on 24 hours every day on low. I get 9 days straight usage. It costs me $19.00 and change to get the tank filled. Its alot cheaper & better then a mr. Buddy. Just a guess if i use it on high i probably woud get 7 days. A green 1lbs bottle would cost $3.00 & change for 2 hours. I would be nuts to use a mr.buddy heater. I live in Maine USA

[@larryware1]

Good suggestion, Adel.

[@brendagardner9536]

Thank you guys.

[@victorwadsworth821]

My dad in the 80's had a truck that ran on both gasoline & propane, it was very safe, but he had to run the gas to keep hoses from drying out on occasion.

[@gwc3721]

What brand wood stove?

[@freeshrugs63]

I think I said this before. You guys are so adorable.

[@mariannepatynik9729]

Thank you for these videos. They are very informative and so helpful. We have learned a lot from you guys. We live in Nevada and it gets very very hot here in the summer. I am worried if the power goes out or the grid goes down what we can do. Sometimes in the summer it can be a 110 or a 115 easily outside. Do you have any ideas or advice for those of us that live in warmer climates that will help us not roast to death if it's boiling outside? Moving away is not an option lol.

[@larryware1]

Hi Marianne. I can only say that Hope and I both grew up without air conditioning. We used fans at our house to cope with the heat. During the boiling hot summer of 1936 both of my parents lived on farms. During the hottest nights they actually slept outside on the porches. Certainly drinking a lot of liquids and dressing cool will help, but Hope and I really don't have any personal experience with super hot climates. What I would recommend is a back-up generator that is big enough to run your AC. Or, if you can't do that, get a room air conditioner (5000 BTU) that can cool a room that can be run from a smaller generator. I would do a search on KZbin for other recommendations. I'm sure many have addressed this issue. Thank you for you kind comments - Larry.

[@mariannepatynik9729]

@@larryware1 Thank you for that great advice. Will definitely look into your suggestions!😁

[@Messymy]

Solar. You have an abundance of sun power. Old folks used to wet down large towels and hang them on screen doors. Air coming thru the screen and towel helped with cooling.

[@ceciliahitch2247]

Recent subscriber and I love your channel. Could you link your video about setting up solar panels? I searched for it but can't find it. Would love to watch it as we are setting up some now.

[@larryware1]

I haven't done one on that topic yet. May do one for a future video.

[@happyseasons4640]

Such helpful & succinct information. Thanks guys!

[@larryware1]

You are welcome, Happy Seasons!

[@louisehay723]

Good information

[@deborahswinson2903]

The link to the sine converter goes to the little red one you showed. Is there a link to the larger blue one you have in the video?

[@larryware1]

I found a cheaper Samlex SSW-350 (that's the brand I have) at the Alt E store. Do a search for that model. They have that one for $116.60 right now. That's a lot cheaper than the Samlex PST-300-12 that I have (which is $180.00.)

[@hawaiidogs9277]

Ty you guys

[@larryware1]

You are so welcome, Hawaii!

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Woodstove, kerosene lamps, books. All I need.