Power Cut
This was posted earlier, Beware if you use one of these stoves as they can explode in certain circumstances:
I have seen one of these explode at a local cricket event, I am also a scout leader and through that side of things i received this https://members.scouts.org.uk/newsandviews/module/31/943/safety-warning-aerosol-gas-stoves/cat/428
Never use a pan or pot larger than the ring supports it must never overhang the main body.
never use it for a prolonged amount of time
Always ue it in a well venilated area, never use one where the vents are obscured
never keep the gas cartidge in the stove, and ony presurise it when needed ( using the lever control)
These stoves are good bits of kit, however they are not suitable for rough handling ( domestic/light use only)
the issues with them are that they are made of lightweight pressed steel, this can warp over time especialy when heated up.
if you use a large pan, then the heat can be reflected back down from the pan base into the frame/body, over time this will warp, and the gas seals will start to leak, as the body is basicly a box gas will/can acumulate over time ( hence do not block the vents/use outdoors) depending upon how it warps with heat, the gas leak can be signifficant enough to cause an explosion.
Butane/propanne gas is heavier than air and will pool in places and hollows such as the body of the stove, or flow off a table and to the ground ( imagine a slow invisible waterfall of gas)
never ever use these stoves for heating purposes other than food, if possible use the outside, or inside for as little time as possible ( you can get similar heaters that are made for heating)
never use as BBQ inside - even a gas one as their is a risk of carbon monoxide gas
https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=3&TopicID=331650&ThreadPage=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdD7cZhaB0k&feature=youtu.be
SAfety talk done.... As for powercuts, i have a few high powered torches Emisar D4v2 , D1, fenix TK75ue and so on, my router is on a UPS back up that keeps it going for 5 hours, phone is also on a UPS so the cordless phone will keep on going, plus i have a basic wired phone plugged in.
AS i often go camping I also have plenty of powerbanks, and a couple of powerbanks with a built in inverter ( 230volt AC 50hz output) plus a fold out solar charger so mobile phone charging is no issue.
the only weak points are the mobile phone masts back up power suplys ( or lack there of) and the batterys/back up in the BT green street cabinets.
Central heating wise, its gas, but without electricity the pump will not run
As for generators, power cuts are rare, long powercuts in excess of 12 hours or longer are even rarer so for the cost its not worth it, plus if you have a generator theres no point shoving it in the back somewhere and forgetting about it until you may need it unless you keep it maintained and tested, and never feel tempted to jack into your house wiring
@Lægen wrote:
Additionally an escape plan.................... involving a car !
Would that be a KUGA, by any chance !
@twocvbloke wrote:
... I just don't need to spend three weeks filling out H&S forms to allow myself to turn on a lightswitch, I have plenty of ways of dealing with spilled fuel, off-gassed fuel vapours and potential fire hazards, so I'm perfectly safe in my own regards, just not "Nanny State Approved", that's all... 😁
Well most elf'n safety is common sense, but it only takes a small amount of petrol to splash on a hot exhaust or a dislodged HT lead for example, and you'll have that big dog in your shed with you ...
WOOF!
Edit: typo
@Minivanman wrote:
And how do you make a cat go woof? 😜
I`m not going to risk the wrath of animal right activists, or PDSA, or RPCA or Cats Protection league telling you.... ! ! 