vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 21, 2018 Wind took down half an elm tree in the neighbors yard and brought the power lines down with it. 39 degrees outside. No fireplace and a freezer full of meat I bought at Costco this morning. If I had digby money, Id have one of these $50K generators. Instead, we took the kids to Grandmas house, took the meat to the fridge at work and went to the movies. Still now power when we got back so the wife is in bed wearing long johns, flannel pjs and 3 blankets. Im quite comfortable in just my boxer briefs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,715 Posted October 21, 2018 Get some dry ice for the freezer. Should keep your meat cold enough till the power comes back on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 21, 2018 Get some dry ice for the freezer. Should keep your meat cold enough till the power comes back on. Can you recommend a 24 hour dry ice store? I moved it all to the fridge at work a few hours ago. It never actually froze today since the powwr went our before it had a chance to freeze. Ill freeze what I need to when the power comes back on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,734 Posted October 21, 2018 If I had digby money, Id have one of these $50K generators. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,715 Posted October 21, 2018 Can you recommend a 24 hour dry ice store? I moved it all to the fridge at work a few hours ago. It never actually froze today since the powwr went our before it had a chance to freeze. Ill freeze what I need to when the power comes back on. Where are you? Safeway, Save Mart, Krogers and stores like that carry dry ice. Many here in California are open 24hrs. If it lasts too long let me know. I can ship you some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 21, 2018 Where are you? Safeway, Save Mart, Krogers and stores like that carry dry ice. Many here in California are open 24hrs. If it lasts too long let me know. I can ship you some. Lol. Wall mart probably has it, but were good with the fridge at work. It it goes beyond Monday, Ill need to rethink it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,715 Posted October 21, 2018 Lol. Wall mart probably has it, but were good with the fridge at work. It it goes beyond Monday, Ill need to rethink it.Ok. At -109° it will keep things cold enough to not spoil but it won't necessarily freeze them if not burried. So if push comes to shove you might consider it for the short term. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,902 Posted October 21, 2018 Don't knock her up!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,734 Posted October 21, 2018 Save enough phone battery for this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,282 Posted October 21, 2018 700 gas generator and a transfer switch. Boom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 21, 2018 700 gas generator and a transfer switch. Boom. I had a portable generator in my garage at our last house. It sat there in the box unopened for 5 years. Of course I sold it when we moved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted October 21, 2018 Since we live "Off grid", this reminds me of the phrase "White People Problems". Seriously.....our electricity consists of a couple generators and solar panels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,940 Posted October 21, 2018 Eta for restoration is 3 pm Tue All food has been moved to the fridge at our store. Were fine sleeping with blankets but are staying at a local hotel/casino tonight. The boys can swim, the wife and i can hot tub, I can watch football and gamble when they all go to sleep Party time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted October 21, 2018 Eta for restoration is 3 pm Tue All food has been moved to the fridge at our store. Were fine sleeping with blankets but are staying at a local hotel/casino tonight. The boys can swim, the wife and i can hot tub, I can watch football and gamble when they all go to sleep Party time. Good call! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 21, 2018 I have a generator that basically powers the whole house and it didnt cost $50k. About $700 for the generator and $300 for the plumber to hook it up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
