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Mesh radio and GMRS: comms when cell is down
Cell networks fail in exactly the events that make comms matter. Meshtastic, GMRS, and FRS are the three things actually worth setting up. Each has real range, and each has range you'll be told it has.
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Backup heat when the power's out in January
Most homes lose heat in a power-out winter even with gas heat. The blower fans need electricity. Here's what actually keeps the house above freezing, and how not to die from CO doing it.
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Generators versus power stations: which one for which outage
A 2,400W power station and a 7,500W gas generator solve the same problem on paper. They solve different problems in practice. Run-time, fuel logistics, and noise tolerance decide between them.
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LFP, NMC, and AGM: which battery chemistry for which job
Three battery chemistries, three different operating envelopes. The right one depends on whether the bank lives in a hot garage, cycles daily, or sits idle for years.
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What 200W of solar panels actually does in winter sun
Panel nameplate ratings are tested at 77°F and noon-summer sun. Real winter input is closer to half. Here is the math, and what it changes.
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Size a backup power station with one math equation
Most people buy backup power based on horsepower marketing. The right question is watt-hours, and the equation is simple.