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Solar sizing rule of thumb: daily Wh ≈ panel watts × peak sun hours × ~0.75 for real-world losses. A 200W panel in 4 peak sun hours gets you roughly 600Wh. Look up peak sun hours for your area and your season before you buy. #offgrid
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Food storage rule of thumb: heat, light, air and moisture are what shorten shelf life. Store cool, dark and dry, rotate oldest first, and treat the date on the can as a guide, not a guarantee. A cool closet beats a hot garage. #prepping
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Lumens vs throw: lumens = total light out. Throw (candela) = how far the beam reaches. A high-lumen floody light lights up a room; a lower-lumen light with a tight beam can reach farther. Pick for the job, not the biggest number. #flashlights
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GMRS vs ham, the short version: GMRS needs an FCC license but no test, and one license covers your family. Ham needs an exam, but opens up far more bands, power and range. Many households start on GMRS and add ham later. #GMRS#hamradio
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LiFePO4 vs NMC batteries: LiFePO4 is heavier but rated for far more charge cycles and is more thermally stable. NMC packs more energy per pound. Using a station for years at home? LiFePO4. Hauling it far? NMC can make sense. #offgrid
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@megigogi3 Look for USB-C rechargeable with an 18650 or 21700 cell. Run it on a 300-500 lumen mode, not turbo, and it'll last all night. We track headlamp deals at https://t.co/6kL5VpAmpb.
@sarahs_sky@TedAtchley3 Congrats on the house. A LiFePO4 power station plus a couple folding panels will keep a fridge, fans and phones going after a storm. We track those deals at https://t.co/6kL5VpzOzD.
@JoshuaThePilot 1.2 kW average overnight is right where most homes land. Curious how the Powerwall holds up once the heat kicks on at 33°. What's your biggest draw so far?
@mountainman_mc First freeze is when generators show their age. Fresh stabilized fuel and a quick carb clean before winter saves a lot of Sundays. Beautiful view up there.
Flat light gang is growing
EDC flat lights hit different. The Oclip 2 Ultra handles the daily stuff, and the bigger boys back it up when you need more juice.
Which form factor do you actually carry? Pocket tank or clip-and-go?