⚡️I successfully go 24 hours without grid power during a cold winter power outage in Texas.
🔋I use batteries and solar panels to keep essential circuits powered during the outage.
🔌The smart panel setup allows me to control and prioritize power usage during the outage.
🌡️I monitor the temperature and utilize alternative heating methods to stay warm without grid power.
🕯️Emergency candles and camping stoves provide additional lighting and cooking options during the outage.
How do you keep essential circuits powered during the power outage?
—I use batteries and solar panels to generate and store power, allowing me to keep essential circuits powered.
What is the smart panel setup and how does it work?
—The smart panel connects to the main breaker box and allows me to prioritize and control power usage between the grid, generator, and solar panels during the outage.
How do you stay warm without grid power?
—I utilize alternative heating methods such as space heaters and camping stoves, as well as monitor the temperature and insulate my living spaces.
What other alternative power sources do you use during the outage?
—In addition to batteries and solar panels, I utilize emergency candles for lighting and a camping stove for cooking.
How do you manage power usage and prioritize essential circuits?
—With the smart panel setup, I can monitor and adjust power usage, ensuring essential circuits are prioritized and unnecessary power consumption is minimized.
00:11I attempt to go 24 hours without grid power during a cold winter power outage in Texas.
01:21I discuss the upgrades I made to my power setup, including the Delta Pro Ultra and the smart panel.
05:33I explain how the smart panel connects to the main breaker box and allows control and prioritization of power usage.
09:43I discuss the challenges faced during the power outage and the strategies I employ to stay warm without grid power.
12:33I encounter issues with a kerosene heater and switch to alternative heating methods, including a camping stove.
16:16I use emergency candles for lighting and demonstrate cooking with a camping stove.
13:21I provide an update on the power situation and discuss the limitations and progress of using batteries and solar panels.
14:42I provide an overview of the power situation in Texas and the challenges faced during the power outage.
