@The Urban Prepper
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Seattle-based urban preparedness.
16 videos in Energy
Your Home Could Have Deadly CO and You Wouldn't Know
Learn safe generator placement and carbon monoxide detection to prevent lethal CO exposure during power outages.
I Cut the Power for 48 Hours, Here's What Happened
Real-world test of a whole-home battery system powering essential loads—CPAP, refrigeration, AC, baby gear—over two days with multiple recharge methods.
Are Your Emergency Batteries Safe?
Safe storage practices for lithium-ion batteries in emergency power stations, banks, and portable devices.
I Cut My Power for 48 Hours: Here Is What Happened
Test a whole-home power station under realistic load: refrigeration, medical devices, climate control, and recharge methods over two days.
Apartment Power Outages Are Different
Navigate backup power, stairs, solar charging, and appliance prioritization when a power outage hits your apartment or condo.
How to Prepare for a Power Outage in an Apartment or Condo
Design a realistic backup power strategy for apartments and condos, including battery sizing, appliance prioritization, and solar charging from limited space.
Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus V2 Overview
Specifications and features of a 2 kWh portable power station for backup power during outages and extreme weather.
Will This Power Bank Save You During a Forced Evacuation? | Jackery HP2000 Plus
Evaluate portable power solutions for multi-day evacuations when grid failure forces you to leave home.
DIY Cooling That Doesn't Need AC
Learn practical cooling strategies for summer power outages: heat blocking, contained cooling spaces, and three DIY alternatives to air conditioning.
This Bucket Hack Will Keep You Cool
Build a low-power evaporative cooler from a bucket and fan for emergency cooling during summer outages in dry climates.
Your Power Outage Just Got a Lot More Comfortable
Manage humidity during power outages with a portable dehumidifier powered by a solar generator for greater comfort than air conditioning alone.
DIY Air Conditioner Costs Almost Nothing to Build
Build a simple evaporative cooler from a foam cooler, frozen water bottles, and a small fan to cool a room during power outages.
Affordable Automatic Backup Power | Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Integrate a portable power station with a manual transfer switch to automatically power selected home circuits during grid outages.
How to Stay Cool During a Summer Power Outage | Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Learn passive heat blocking, contained cooling spaces, and three DIY cooling methods for summer blackouts.
The Power Outage Trick Most People Miss
A three-tier framework for prioritizing appliances and extending backup power runtime during outages.
Most People Get This Wrong During Blackouts
Three-tier appliance framework and timer schedules to extend power station runtime from 9 to 22 hours on the same battery.