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by preppergb
Wed Apr 22, 2020 7:56 am
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What preps are you going to do after Coruna?
Replies: 48
Views: 12919

Re: What preps are you going to do after Coruna?

Yup as above if you have a Solar array esp those put in to sell excess power back to the grid ( Smart grids and Local Grids) if the nat grid goes down then so does your array for safety reasons. It must have an Isolator switch setup AND your own battery storage system if you intend to power the whol...
by preppergb
Tue Apr 21, 2020 11:36 am
Forum: Finance
Topic: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse
Replies: 328
Views: 57757

Re: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse

This downturn is crippling the American Shale oil industry who need at least $55 a barrel to make it viable.
by preppergb
Mon Apr 20, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: From CT forum
Replies: 3
Views: 2387

Re: From CT forum

I can pick up some PMR traffic I think its to the NW, A little CB traffic esp in the evening, but the Amateur bands are silent around here.
by preppergb
Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: From CT forum
Replies: 3
Views: 2387

From CT forum

just a reminder from the Charlie Tango group that during the lockdown the airwaves are still open. UK CB / PMR / HAM freqs As the UK goes into lockdown CB, PMR and Ham Radio are the ideal way to maintain social interaction, so get on the air and give a shout! CB Radio calling on channel 19 (27.78125...
by preppergb
Sun Apr 19, 2020 12:48 pm
Forum: Radio Communications
Topic: Long distance Walkie Talkies
Replies: 20
Views: 12229

Re: Long distance Walkie Talkies

Wew use a mix of UV5Rs and UV8s in 5 and 8 watt reprogrammed using CHIRP freeware to only operatate on PMR channcels Digi and analogue, we fitted em with long folding extension antenna to maximise range.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMk65t14s9c
by preppergb
Sat Apr 18, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Anybody making masks?
Replies: 12
Views: 3331

Re: Anybody making masks?

cbp125 wrote: Sat Apr 18, 2020 7:18 am I am thinking of building a uv decontamination box for my front door. come home and masks gloves etc can go straight in.
I've made one out of a large plastic tub and lid that I have fitted with two spare UV lights I had for my Aquarium, not put it into use though because so little mail arriving.
by preppergb
Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: How are you preparing
Topic: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 7.
Replies: 1083
Views: 173612

Re: What Preps are you doing this week? Part 7.

Finally got my food stocks up to a point I'm happy with, only wish i had the skill and space to grow edibles but hey ho.
by preppergb
Wed Apr 15, 2020 6:23 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Reusing masks guidance
Replies: 12
Views: 3367

Re: Reusing masks guidance

As far as I understand it proving the elastic straps, mouth seals and exhaust valves are not perished or decayed they should be fine. I wondered if that was mostly what expiry of "generalist" type masks was about, thanks for that. Thats how industrial masks were treated when I worked in t...
by preppergb
Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: Finance
Topic: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse
Replies: 328
Views: 57757

Re: 2020 Potential Economic Collapse

diamond lil wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2020 10:01 am I think I want Scotland to declare UDI now. Right now.
Anything with Trump in it, on it, or near it, is bound to be very very bad... :shock: :evil:
I thought we were not allowed to make political commentary on this forum? or is attacking right wing politicians different?
by preppergb
Wed Apr 15, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Reusing masks guidance
Replies: 12
Views: 3367

Re: Reusing masks guidance

As far as I understand it proving the elastic straps, mouth seals and exhaust valves are not perished or decayed they should be fine. I reckon it would be Canister filters and those masks with an integral absorbant in the fabric ( activated chatcoal for example) thay MAY become life expired in stora...