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  1. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    Hello Folks, I'm looking at getting myself a Zebra light H600Fc Mk IV 18650 XHP50.2 Floody 4000K High CRI Headlamp that takes a unprotected flat top 18650. because of the flat top it doesn't look like it can fit 2 cr123 batteries. I was looking into it because sounds like CR123 batteries last...
  2. Communications
    I’m not sure this thing exists, so I’m double checking here. My current battery pack is the NiMH that likely came with this unit, which I bought used. The battery doesn’t hold a charge well and discharges quickly. Based on my research, I’ve learned that old batteries do these things. I’ve looked...
  3. Off-Grid Alternative & Emergency Power/Energy
    Good morning, have a question for the community, do any of you have experience with running stillls. We have a large battery bank that we fill frequently with distilled water. In the event of a grid down SHTF situation my supply of water will go away. Looking to start distilling water for my...
  4. Communications
    I'd like to get my HAM radio and license in 2023. I was in a EE program for 3 years and have a BS in MIS, and electronics is not completely foreign to me. I should be able to do this with some effort. I'd like it the lightest complete system that I can get with batteries and antenna that fits...
  5. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    What brand of AAA & AA rechargeable batteries do you use?
  6. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    Never had a bad batch like this. This was in early 2019 (or earlier, hadn't looked at them for a while.)
  7. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    So as not to completely get off topic in one of Kev's threads, I'm posting my solar power stuff here. Let me know what you think. PowerFilm 10 watt solar panel Nitecore usb battery charger I can plug a usb cable or an Apple Lightning Cable right into the usb adapter the battery charger...
  8. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    Whether bugging in or out, if or when the generator fuel is depleted, when there isn't sufficient sunlight to feed the panels, there is an alternative low VDC recharging solution out there. I haven't purchased this kit yet, but it is on my wishlist. I'm curious if anyone has used this kit from...
  9. DIY - Do It Yourself
    If You Like Saving Money Or You're Budget Is Tight, Here Is A Nice Way To Get You Up And Running On Solar Power On The Cheap. Free Solar Panels: This may take a little time but is a way to get solar panels for free. Get a hold of the Dept. Of Public Transportation and find out who is working on...
  10. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    What are you doing to prepare in the category of lighting ? Personally I take 5 dollars a week to focus on lighting for all my locations! This week I did candles , the dollar tree has 100 hour candles , it very hard to find them or know when they are in stock but when I see them I get them...
  11. DIY - Do It Yourself
    so i have been reading about rechargeable batteries and their life spans not to mention the cost of buying enough of them for a proper battery bank for solar/wind/hydro/geothermal/etc and i realized that in a long term shtf they seem to be the weakest link in a home electrical system. so of...
  12. DIY - Do It Yourself
    question for you diy guys , with knowledge on storing and producing electricity I had a thought occur to me today , me and a buddy put together a junk yard generator a few years back just for the heck of it out of parts we had laying around , but we never used it for anything practical ...
  13. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    A friend of mine is a hardcore flashlight hobbiest and he made this series. I wanted to share it with you all because this depth of knowledge on the topic is fantastic. He also told met that if you could have any flashlight in an apocalypse, it would be the Malkoff Turn-key HA Flashlight (MD2)...
  14. Communications
    Hi All I wanted to quickly shoot through my Ham Radio plan and see what people think and/or what I am forgetting. My focus was low price and versatility, while keeping in mind I doubt I will get into the hobby much more than turning it on while working in the garage, just to listen into the...
  15. Wilderness Survival, Hiking and Camping Forum
    OK Guys and Gals, Here are some PICS of what I have bought for my Solar charging kit. The idea is to make the Solar Charger as portable as possible and hopefully fit in my B.O.B. So, Here are the pics: Batteries: 2x 6V Rechargeable Lantern Batteries $18 @ Walmart Inverter: Cobra CPI...
  16. Off Topic Lounge
    I've been looking hard at the Fenix T35.I was wondering if anyone had any experience with it or one of similar size ,cost, brightness. (6",$100,860 lumens. max).thanks
  17. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
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  18. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    Does anyone know of a good AA, AAA battery charger? I have some lithium 3.2V Lifepo4 AA batteries and would like to have something on hand to charge them. Thank you X
  19. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    If you are thinking of putting in a battery bank, adding solar panels or wind generators, wondering what sun hour exposure rating you have in your area, wondering about what size converter you need, etc., etc., etc., then this is a good resource that you may want to bookmark or subscribe to here...
  20. Disaster Preparedness General Discussion
    Hello folks, Is it just me, or are good deals on c and d cell batteries a thing of the past? I'm slowly starting to use the newer rechargables, but here I'm refering to alkaline type. I've been looking at the local store ads, and of course, online. Even in bulk, i can't seem to find good deals...
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