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By *rFunBoy OP Man
over a year ago
Longridge |
I don't get seeing people freezing half to death without power on the news.
It's simple to convert a house to run on from a Generator. The compensation that will be due beyond 5 days will almost cover the cost.
I had a transfer switch installed at time of new consumer unit fitted at a cost of £45, plus the cable and outside 'caravan' commando socket.
A decent 2.8kw Inverter Generator from around £300 to £700.
A Generator will have no issue running fridge, freezer and most importantly, a gas or oil boiler.
I've had a Generator and fuel on standby for the last 12yrs and although only used once, worth every penny of the £650 it cost in total.
Since having Solar-Battery installed, a second transfer switch means power immediately available with fall-back to Generator as batteries drop.
If anyone is affected or knows anyone who is in need, drop me a line as happy to give advice. |
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"I don't get seeing people freezing half to death without power on the news.
It's simple to convert a house to run on from a Generator. The compensation that will be due beyond 5 days will almost cover the cost.
I had a transfer switch installed at time of new consumer unit fitted at a cost of £45, plus the cable and outside 'caravan' commando socket.
A decent 2.8kw Inverter Generator from around £300 to £700.
A Generator will have no issue running fridge, freezer and most importantly, a gas or oil boiler.
I've had a Generator and fuel on standby for the last 12yrs and although only used once, worth every penny of the £650 it cost in total.
Since having Solar-Battery installed, a second transfer switch means power immediately available with fall-back to Generator as batteries drop.
If anyone is affected or knows anyone who is in need, drop me a line as happy to give advice."
Interesting. Seen a few people powering parts of their houses from their electric cars this time round. Definitely more of an uptake with home battery packs, and vehicle to grid in the future will make a huge difference. |
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By *rFunBoy OP Man
over a year ago
Longridge |
Although battery packs and a £40k+ car is an option.
Quick fix is transfer switch and petrol Generator outside, rather than freezing by candle light.
The main reason for keeping heating on gas here is that running a boiler takes 80 to 100watts. Any small Generator can provide this. |
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"I don't get seeing people freezing half to death without power on the news.
It's simple to convert a house to run on from a Generator. The compensation that will be due beyond 5 days will almost cover the cost.
I had a transfer switch installed at time of new consumer unit fitted at a cost of £45, plus the cable and outside 'caravan' commando socket.
A decent 2.8kw Inverter Generator from around £300 to £700.
A Generator will have no issue running fridge, freezer and most importantly, a gas or oil boiler.
I've had a Generator and fuel on standby for the last 12yrs and although only used once, worth every penny of the £650 it cost in total.
Since having Solar-Battery installed, a second transfer switch means power immediately available with fall-back to Generator as batteries drop.
If anyone is affected or knows anyone who is in need, drop me a line as happy to give advice.
Interesting. Seen a few people powering parts of their houses from their electric cars this time round. Definitely more of an uptake with home battery packs, and vehicle to grid in the future will make a huge difference. "
I think I need my crystal ball for that one.
Ah yes, I see the image now.
A man handing over 40 grand and taking delivery of his brand new electric car. He is taking a tour around his friends and neighbours and can't wait to show it off at work tomorrow.
He goes home and plugs it in to his state of the art charging post and excitedly waits for the morning.
Meanwhile the weather is cold still and frosty. The windmills are not turning and the demand for power is exceeding supply. So his state of the art smart meter has a chat to the state of the art charging post and reverses the flow.
Next morning he wakes up, shovels his breakfast down and rushes out to his brand new electromobile. He turns the switch and sees.................."WARNING FLAT BATTERY"
Remember you read it here first.  |
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"I don't get seeing people freezing half to death without power on the news.
It's simple to convert a house to run on from a Generator. The compensation that will be due beyond 5 days will almost cover the cost.
I had a transfer switch installed at time of new consumer unit fitted at a cost of £45, plus the cable and outside 'caravan' commando socket.
A decent 2.8kw Inverter Generator from around £300 to £700.
A Generator will have no issue running fridge, freezer and most importantly, a gas or oil boiler.
I've had a Generator and fuel on standby for the last 12yrs and although only used once, worth every penny of the £650 it cost in total.
Since having Solar-Battery installed, a second transfer switch means power immediately available with fall-back to Generator as batteries drop.
If anyone is affected or knows anyone who is in need, drop me a line as happy to give advice.
Interesting. Seen a few people powering parts of their houses from their electric cars this time round. Definitely more of an uptake with home battery packs, and vehicle to grid in the future will make a huge difference.
I think I need my crystal ball for that one.
Ah yes, I see the image now.
A man handing over 40 grand and taking delivery of his brand new electric car. He is taking a tour around his friends and neighbours and can't wait to show it off at work tomorrow.
He goes home and plugs it in to his state of the art charging post and excitedly waits for the morning.
Meanwhile the weather is cold still and frosty. The windmills are not turning and the demand for power is exceeding supply. So his state of the art smart meter has a chat to the state of the art charging post and reverses the flow.
Next morning he wakes up, shovels his breakfast down and rushes out to his brand new electromobile. He turns the switch and sees.................."WARNING FLAT BATTERY"
Remember you read it here first. "
In a staggering turn of events, they’ve thought of that scenario and you’ll be able to choose to have x range/percentage of battery |
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