Emergency Heat and light for 72 days

[tmttactical]

Good info, simple and inexpensive. Enjoy.

 

[Dani]

Just seeing if it would attach here. I had to go to the You Tube Channel to watch.

Good information and very easy to do. I do keep candles around just because I love the smell and the just in case. . . I would think if you wanted, you could add in some fragrance when you have melted it down before adding it into your jars. I like the fact that she used a birthday cake candle to insert in the middle after it was firmed up, but I would suggest cutting the bottom of that candle instead of the top. It really would be a money saver doing it yourself with Crisco and a fragrance.

 

[Dani]

Nope attaching it here didnt work. . . I tried.

 

[tmttactical]

Sorry about the play back issue. I did get the link to play on youtube. Click the "Watch on youtube" link and it should open up and play in youtube.

 

[Schattentarn]

Fat is going to be the hardest of the three (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) to obtain in a SHTF world. Think about it. Even burning Crisco may not be a good idea. I get it, there may not be alternatives but we should be thinking about that now.

 

[Dr Prepper]

Great vid. I must ask, what would be the difference in just shoving the candle in the jar of crisco? Instead of melting it into another jar. I understand that the crisco container is cardboard but would a single candle flame get hot enough to catch it on fire from dead center? My thoughts are no.

 

[Dani]

Fat is going to be the hardest of the three (carbohydrates, fats and proteins) to obtain in a SHTF world. Think about it. Even burning Crisco may not be a good idea. I get it, there may not be alternatives but we should be thinking about that now.

I do agree that after a SHTF situation, I would not want to "burn" an item I would want to use for cooking. For us we have pigs and I have gallons of lard to use for cooking right now and more on "the hoof". I do think grabbing some Crisco to make some candles right now is a good idea though. I would rather do it now verses not having any kind of light in the future. That is why we are preppers. . . we want to do everything to prepare for the unknown future so we are prepared.

 

[Schattentarn]

I do agree that after a SHTF situation, I would not want to "burn" an item I would want to use for cooking. For us we have pigs and I have gallons of lard to use for cooking right now and more on "the hoof". I do think grabbing some Crisco to make some candles right now is a good idea though. I would rather do it now verses not having any kind of light in the future. That is why we are preppers. . . we want to do everything to prepare for the unknown future so we are prepared.

In your situation you are undoubtedly correct.

 

[BillMasen]

Whats Crisco?

 

[Dracos]

When I was 9 years old I Took some fat from an elk and boiled it on a wood stove for days. What floated to the top I skimmed off and made very crude candles that at least made light. Dad took some of this and used it to flux lead alloy for bullet casting. I read the Lewis and Clark explorers sometimes ate their candles, lots of calories and better than wax.

 

[bill harrell]

That's sweeter than yahoo. I just can't remember who loaned my fondue pot holder to. Probably whoever has my chaffing dish.

 

[Illini Warrior]

I'll trade a handful of candles I got for a dime anytime for a container of lard ....

 

[lonewolf]

emergency heat and light shouldnt be too difficult for 72 hours, after all we'll probably be sleeping for 24 of those hours, maybe longer as bed will probably be the warmest place.
daylight hours shouldnt be a problem as far as light goes even in winter although the days will be shorter.
heat for 72 hours even without a fireplace or logburner could be done using the same mobile gas (cylinder) heater I have for minor power cuts.

 

[jimLE]

I need to get some candle supplies. mainly wicks,on account I've been burning candles since a few weeks ago.when we had our first power outage of the year.in which I've been saving the wax.power is out right now.so I'll watch the video when the power comes back on.

 

[KateMTx]

I have a stash of candles of all descriptions. I will have to keep this idea in mind.

 

[Amish Heart]

We have candles, but I prefer a car battery hooked up to an inverter with our lamp plugged in to that. We have solar panels that keep our car batteries charged.

 

[Dr Prepper]

I was reading a book series that made mention of 12V light bulbs that screw into your house sockets. Hook a battery up to your house and you can have switched light in your house. I made no effort at all to look these up for myself.

 

[GaRp58]

I have run electrical cables into all rooms in the house and the pantry, have different colored wall sockets and they are all connected to a cable out on the patio/terrace where I can connect one of my generators to and provide the entire house, one live wall socket in each room for light or heating. I can also connect the solar panels, battery bank and the inverter to the same outside socket for 220V or 12 V and run my camping equipment in the house too. 8 alternative cooking possibilities with petrol, butane, alcohol, propane, tea candles and 12 V or 220V or wood. 4 alternative heating with propane, natural gas, electric or wood. 7 alternatives for lighting with flashlights on rechargeable batteries, 12V lighting, 220V lighting, candles, butane lamps, gasoline lamps and petroleum lamps. 20 lbs of lard for emergency light if needed and for cooking anyway...I think we are ready, Gary

 

[rrodscott]

Car batteries to 110 lamps through an inverter isn't very efficient. Bright white LEDs give a surprising amount of light, and you can wire directly to the battery. Since solar isn't a viable option where I live, my batteries are charged by an automotive alternator coupled to a 6hp engine. I'm not fire phobic, but when the power goes out, anything that burns is used outside.

 

[prepspa]

Very nice

 

[Dr Prepper]

https://www.webstaurantstore.com/viewcart.cfm
Just posting an option.

 

[Amish Heart]

Cart was empty, couldn't see it.
But I've ordered cups from them before for our business, and they were good.

 

[rrodscott]

At the same time, it's difficult for someone like me who lives in the South where the weather gets below freezing only a few times a year to understand how tough it is for people who have to deal with below-zero temps for for long periods during the winter. Heck, in Texas, the energy capital of the US, it snowed a foot and they couldn't keep the lights on. I saw a story about a guy who had a $10K electric bill due to PDP. Sounds like ENRON never died. With the electricity off, many people didn't know that cracking their faucets would prevent their pipes from bursting.

 

[GaRp58]

very sad times for a generally happy State. Texas usually leads the US in all good things, guess not this time.

 

[jimLE]

I've gotten a buddy heater and 6-1LB propane tanks since the snow, ice and freezing temps. we had 2 power surges this morning. heater is set up, just in case.i have laterns,oil lamps candles and flashlights.batteries are up to par.i got food n water.im sitting all comfy.

 

[Amish Heart]

That's a good place to be, jimLE

 

[GaRp58]

Prepping is many times an on-going thing. You get many little experiences and chances to make the needed adjustments from such things as storms and weather changes to see if your preps work and where the weak points are to rearrange your things and the contents of your preps. Only another step towards being ready for the real and long-term SHTF timeframe...GP

 

[lonewolf]

prepping is a long term occupation, plans can change or be adapted as circumstances change.
at one point I was planning for bugging out, these days I am not.

 

[MaterielGeneral]

Whats Crisco?

Vegetable shortening

 

[Amish Heart]

Used for frying chicken, making pie crust