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One thing to stockpile is rolls of kitchen cooking foil and blu-tack. There was a hot summer in the UK a few years ago, and I stuck the foil to my windows using the blu-tack - it works well to reflect the suns rays away so the room does not heat up. It might look a bit odd to passers by - but it kept my upstairs much cooler.

@lanagraham4587

Ай бұрын

We put foil all over the windows here in East Texas year round 😁

@pinschrunner

Ай бұрын

Better yet, I use foiled bubble wrap from home improvement stores to block out the wicked Florida Summer sun rays. The bubble insulation helps even more. Or wrap that foil around foam board. Works even better.

@MI_Prepper

Ай бұрын

Wonder if "space blankets" would work as well...

@davidturner3552

Ай бұрын

Reflectics from the hardware store

@Ravenspell3

Ай бұрын

Emergency blankets are reflective

A suggestion I would have growing up in the country and our house didn't have AC. Open the windows early in the morning to cool down the house (light fans to move the air). When it starts to warm up we would shut up the house close windows, shades, and drapes. It will be humid but it should be cool. If you must have a window open then use the shady side of the house. In the morning keep the north and west side open a little longer than the south and east side. but come afternoon the house should be shut up. Late evening open back up for fresh air.

@patriciatinkey2677

26 күн бұрын

I'm Atilla using this method today, in my small house in South Florida.

jR, you have one of the best approaches to helping people without spreading panic. Thanks for sharing

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!

I think I'm going to really start enjoying my life and prepare for the worst we are getting black out curtains and freezing water we have a big tub for water we have to pray

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@paulineparker3662

Ай бұрын

Heat waves in Florida

@cosmickitty2051

Ай бұрын

😹👍Mmmmk 👍✌🙏

FYI they make cooling bedding . Blankets, sheets. Pillowcase, mattress covers etc. They will cool you off 3-15° I was able to get stuff on amizon very reasonably priced during the winter. Anyway I have them for all of my family in case of power outage or if Power is too expencive to run air If you can cool off at night to sleep it could be a life saver during a heat wave . Stay cool and safe

@carolynlewis9019

Ай бұрын

Thanks I didn't know🎉

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@TinaMarie869

Ай бұрын

Thank you I have never heard of this before

Hey JR! Good to see you again. Heavy duty gardening going on here - hope you're well!! 👍👍

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thank you Karl!

Plus, when temps rise, people tend to get unruly, and it's 2024.

Keep a supply of body cleansing products, facial soaps, shampoos with peppermint. I have sport cooling towels, cooling bed sheets, portable small fans that can operate with a powerbank and neck fans.

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you JR. Since you started doing videos of Ecoflow products, I've bought several of their portable power stations as backups and like you, I highly recommend them. I recently put a 220 watt panel on the roof of my barn and in conjunction with a Delta 2 and a Delta Max spare battery, use it to power my large chest freezer. Great peace of mind! I understand that as I'm writing this, over 1 million people in the Houston area are without electricity and that it could be out for a week.

As always one of the more balanced and not using panic to make a few bucks. Keep up the good work mate, if I can my channel half as good as yours I'd be delighted

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

For staying hydrated I prefer Re-Lyte by Redmond. They are a company in the US ! They harvest, process and ship it from their location here in the US…..no 2nd and 3rd man processing from unknown sources!!

Look forward to these vids every week. Always great. Thank you!

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@fabienneroure9995

Ай бұрын

I agree! Your videos are always very informative. Thank you!

Hey JR! I was at my local harbor freight recently. They were selling magnesium fire starters for $1.99! Keep an eye out for those everybody.

Thank you JR ! Solar power is a very hood choice . Liquid fuel storage and propane storage is limited. Hopefully if the Grid goes down, there is plenty of sunshine to keep the solar power going!

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching David! I have a gas generator too, but I was always worried about what would happen when I ran out of fuel. Having that and solar, now we have the advantages of both.

I am just finishing a diy 420 amp hour power station. It is up and running, just pimping it out now. I have 3000 watt and a 800 watt inverters. Just adding the DC side.

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

That sounds awesome!

No doubt, without electrolytes, water is almost worthless. I sweat profusely normally, but I started buying bulk powder of potassium citrate 2 years ago and it changed my world. I dont get as hot outside, I don't sweat near as much, feel better in summer and even have much better digestion. Just wish I knew about that product my first 40 years. I suffered a lot with overheating and dehydration until I figured that out.

@pinschrunner

Ай бұрын

Be careful medium to long term with taking potassium orally because it is hard on the stomach lining. Potassium with magnesium and calcium is a trifecta better balance. Sodium as well depending how much u get in your diet

@spankymagee

Ай бұрын

@@pinschrunner thanks for the heads up. I do take a good bit of magnesium glycinate with it too but I have to give it a break after a few weeks or it'll start making me nauseous too many days in a row.

@amryan7571

Ай бұрын

I’m in CT and I went out yesterday at 10:00a to plant my garden. It took a couple hours and o stopped twice and drank some water but when I finished and went up the stairs boy did I realize I had heatstroke. I got sick to my stomach right away and all my muscles contracted. Was quick and stealthy. I’m 55 so now I know better. It can happen in mild weather.

In the '90s! Holy cow! Man those were good days!

you're a band geek....I KNEW IT

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

I was for a while. I left the education world with my hair on fire. Lol

JR we love what you do, thanks for all your hard work. God Bless

Good stuff. Don't forget the loperamide with the the electrolyte in the water treatment plan..

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@ethereal369

Ай бұрын

I've been stocking up on that too. Many people simply don't realize how dangerous severe dehydration from diarrhea can be, as a result of drinking/eating the wrong thing. Loperimide is crucial to include in the first aid supplies.

Thank you for keeping us informed

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome Darlene! Thanks for watching!

Look what happened recently in Houston. Damage everywhere more than 1 million initially out of power, just from really bad thunderstorms. It doesn't have to be a total collapse to affect YOU. Some folks may not get power for weeks despite it having all of the repair systems of a very large city.

@yellowdog762jb

Ай бұрын

We're in Houston. The city has been through so many disasters that lots of folks have back up and preps of some kind. But you'd think that virtually everyone would have basic supplies for a few days on hand, considering history though. Not so. Still, Houstonians are pretty good about helping each other out. My estimate is that 3 days into it, about half the folks have now power. Part of the issue is that some of the towers supporting the high tension power lines into the city look like bowls of spaghetti because they took direct hits from tornadoes. This storm was unexpected. Usually we know when hurricanes or winter storms are headed our way. Many people were short on gas and lots stores weren't open. But then that's why one should always have their preps ready.

I did find some electrolytes to put in the water and it has no sugar. That was the hardest thing I had to find electrolytes with no sugar and praise the Lord I found some. Don’t need to add sugar to a diabetic, not on purpose.

@stuartaminion511

Ай бұрын

kroger sales electro. no suger (propel by gateraid) and a number of no suger brands.

Great video, JR. Thanks for the info.

I tried to share your video with our community of preppers on FB - and it goes against their community standards......such a$$hats!! Keep posting this stuff - it's way too important!!

just make sure the first half hour of a rain is not collected. That will greatly increase the initial quality of your water before treatment. We have a small wood stove, buckets with sand for initial debris filtration with charcoal, silver, bleach, and house filtration for a variety of treatments. I bought several of my favorite foods from restaurants lately, they may not be around in two years time. I already have good memories going forward and it was a great excuse :)

@bettypierce5323

Ай бұрын

That’s actually a good idea.

U forgot to mention some house cooling alternatives like blackout curtains & open up the house during cooler night/closing during hotter time. Check your house insulation!Electricity companiea will come out & do an energy audit-telling u where u can improve efficiency. Also during summer I plug in my slow cooker outside. Dinner 🍽 will be done without heating me or the house. Also I recommend the Vesta stove & Ember oven!!! Alternative cooking. Also something we cook outside during summer.

Thank you, JR! Another great video.

Gatorade powder doesn’t store very long.

@ethereal369

Ай бұрын

It's also not very effective for dehydration.

I got a big 300ah Ampere Time LiFeP04 battery, solar charge controller, 800 watts of panels, wiring, fuses, and a 2000w inverter just for my little 400w max air conditioner. 12 hours per charge on high...24 with the thermostat set properly. I mainly wanted to be able to sleep comfortably after the next hurricane. I have a wall charger for it too, a gas generator, lots of small to large portable panels, and 11 solar power stations and lots of power bricks and every type of rechargeable battery. I got nice AM and SW radio receivers too while I could. I live alone in a camper with disabilities and no car so I have to have my own electricity. If I want fresh vegetables, herbs, fruits, berries or even a drink of liquor I have to produce these things by myself. I`m very far from stores and so I have to be my own source of everything except what I can order. I store a minimum of six months of staples I can survive on. I eat a lot of canned fish, rice, beans, pasta, homemade biscuits, corn cakes, creamy wheat with powdered milk & butter etc.

Great video excellent topic

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thank you Mike!

Have you done, or would you do, a video explaining how to hook up gas generator to the circuit/breaker box {?} like you mentioned for the fan? Would greatly appreciate the info! TIA

Excellent video. Thanks

Love your videos, they are so informative

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

THKS

Thanks!

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thank you Mark!

On the idea of solar generators being expensive: They are, and can cost several thousands of dollars. However, as Preppers we need to 'count the cost' as it were. Folks regularly go out every Friday night to the tune of hundreds of dollars. Pizza delivered?--takes a bite out of a $50 bill. New, gold-plated tennis shoes?--lots of cash. Trading in one's 44 inch TV for a 66 inch TV?--lots of cash. Starbunks coffee every morning?--I had a friend stop a 5 day a week SB purchase, and bought a coffee maker at home. She saved a thousand bucks by the end of the year.

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Very good point. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Rain water collection has been happening in Australia for hundreds of years with very little or no treatment and me personally have not heard of any bad effects and I have a 22000litre tank and the only treatment is a carbon filter and have been using it for around 20years all I can think over you must have an extremely environment in the US

I’ve heard that bottled water is good to be stored for two years. Just keep rotating it. I am interested, though in those totes too if you can send me a link for the best ones that would be great

Thanks jr

Regarding the extension cord issue you mentioned, having a good heavy duty 15 Amp rated extension cord, or 20 amp if you have 20 amp sockets, wouldn't be a bad investment.

Keep a lot of Brawndo on hand. It’s the thirst MUTILATOR

@SeventeenSeventySix

Ай бұрын

Also helps with agriculture.

@t0manderson571

Ай бұрын

​Plants crave brawndo!​@@SeventeenSeventySix

Love my ecoflow

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Me too! Thanks for watching!

1 to 1 ratio sugar to salt is home made Electrolytes. On You Tube look up how to make Switchel. May not be spelled correctly. Apple cider vinegar drink. Some call it Haymaker Punch.

❤Our hottest day was 119 on the Mojave. We always watered our hair and wore a wet hand towel around our neck.A cold apple from the fridge on my sternum or frozen burrito in the wrapper kept me from passing out on the hottest days. I'm thankful for friends who taught us these tricks. We opened the car with oven mits and buckled our seat belts the same way. We poured water over our headsand always had large bottles of water. Our car didn't have air conditioning. We learned to stay inside from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. if possible. We had to change clothing towards evening as it gets very cold on the desert at night..I loved long walks on the desert. Carrying a long walking strick keeps the rattlers away. They hear the thump on the ground or pavement and move out of the way.

INVERTER AC units use a lot less energy to run than traditional AC units. They come as both window units & portable units and cost about the same as their traditional AC counterparts.

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

My state does not shut down power thank you Jesus

@kathleenredick275

Ай бұрын

In AZ, too? 😊

@ethereal369

Ай бұрын

This is different- ALL states will have areas that experience periodic power outages.

@retiredchef238

6 күн бұрын

Not yet........

Gatoraid and Poweraid it is made by Gatoraid.Both have Sport drink called ZERO No Sugar or Calories.I buy the Poweraid one all Poweraid is cheaper then Gatoraid.Were i live in Brooklyn,NY gatoraid is over $2.00.

This is the third channel that I have had to re-subscribe. Just a heads up, I don't know who ISN'T seeing these videos!

No need to worry about lighting where I live. The sun is out all day in the summer and the weather is always nice.

Try Prime Hydration Ready to drink and stick packs. really good.

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@sharriceowens913

Ай бұрын

​@@diypreppertv prime has cancer causing agents they are getting sued

Sea salt Soleil. With organic cane sugar and lemon in it will be better than Gatorade any day of the week.

I didn't know Gatorade was was really good for something.

What size power station would be needed to run a freezer dryer?

Any discount code for Canadians? We need them too!

Plenty of no sugar keto electrolytes sachets available these days. Grab some for flavor, but bang for buck you just need salt (himilayan or celtic, not iodised) and potassium powder. Mary at "Mary's Nest" channel has an easy recipe for a basic electrolyte powder to which we can add whatever flavors we like. Mega savings.

The end of May is when we put gardens in here in PA.

I got the EF Delta Pro 240v/7.6kw and I wonder if it can stack with EF Delta Pro Ultra. I want more power!!! Kinda afraid to keep buying the delta pro now that the ultra is out. Has anyone tried stacking these two units?

Big jar of pickles 😋 electrolytes

@jak356

Ай бұрын

And a jar for storage afterwards!!!

@Ravenspell3

Ай бұрын

@@jak356 exactly right

I bought some salt tablets. Will that be enough?

@ethereal369

Ай бұрын

Primarily, you need magnesium, potassium, sodium & possibly chloride for an effective electrolyte replacement. You can find really high quality mixes at health food stores. Or you can get a product called Liquid IV.

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I purchased those orange on one side foil on the other. I live in an apartment so I am limited on window coverings. I take those heavier blankets cut them to fit inside ( be generous with measurements they fold once up) take a piece of fabric duct tape it to the blanket them take a compression curtain rod and put Lt inside the window. It has cut down on my electric bill. Btw I am able to fold them blanket in half for improved insulation

Hi,from N.Commiefornia

@diypreppertv

Ай бұрын

Hi Debra!

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When you're barrels of water finish what after? Nothing Jésus Christ is you're barrels of water

Heading into Winter Down Under so looking to get all of my Cold Weather Gear out the Cupboards, Wash it throughly to kill off any bugs or mites that might have found new homes. Give it a good Airing outside to give it a dose of Fresh Air. A few years ago I converted a Commercial Dryer to a UV Unit. 15 Mins in there will kill anything. It was a simple Conversion and I feel well worth it. The Dryer came from a Commercial Coin Operated Laundry my Security Company Monitors. They were going to Dump it! It cost me nothing, the Repair to the Gas Heating Elements would have been simple enough, but the Labour costs would have been expensive. Unfortunately we have become a “Throw Away” Society. The Conversion was simple as all I wanted it for was to Tumble Clothing. A few High Output UV Lights and it is now a Dangerous Beast. I am running all of my Clothing through it as I have the time. The important thing is not to overload it and to be careful what I put into it. Just a simple thing but very efficient. It doesn’t Snow where I live but I Invested in a Chalet in one of the Main Resort Areas many years ago. I love the Snow so will be taking off for some Skiing in a few weeks. Stay Safe All. I will be thinking of how Hot some of your Weather will be. We get our fair share of it. Rotate your Preps and watch your Six. Take care JR, anything you need just yell Mate. G.

Hi J.R, we love your channel and would love to collaborate with you. What's the best email to send details through? Looking forward to hearing from you! Best, Lea