Off Grid gems

Another alternative way to heat water.

Whether you call it prepping, resilience or just simply taking care of yourself and your family you need to get your act together, things are happening, deadlines approaching and where will you be when the metaphorical flood arrives? There are multiple options available, going it alone as a beginner, local cooperatives and organisations, friends and neighbours...are you all starting from the beginning or are they already ahead and active? If you're worried, struggling or lost you can probably find online groups but where will they be when restrictions arrive? There are other options, organisations, groups and communities that are already up and running and have seen this coming from afar, Woodlanderinitiative.co.uk is a great place to start, have a look, look at the mission statement, perhaps get in touch with them.

One to definitely try out. Cooling circuit.

If anyone is thinking about a life on the water... Unfinished project stands me at around 5,000 but need it gone due moving away engine been serviced and runs perfect recently anti fouled well maintained through out its life insulated throughout that’s the reason why it got ripped out and partly built back up to a warmer and higher standard than before the boat is moored at sowerby bridge near Halifax welcome for veiwings if serious no messers https://www.facebook.com/share/196ESSaCvp/

Multifuel stove with back boiler. Can run heating and hot water. Very efficient. £185, Selby https://www.facebook.com/share/1GdhYG2FX9/

If you are concerned about protecting your property or perimeter and an alarm system isn't feasible you might consider things like this. Note the shotgun blanks and trip wire available too. https://amzn.eu/d/02cBY2FV

Just dropping this here, if I was going to buy a solar system that would use mains I would choose this one with the 6Kw inverter, solar panels are cheap enough to add and increase as time goes on. https://www.fogstar.co.uk/collections/inverter-battery-bundle/products/16-1kwh-48v-battery-inverter-bundle?variant=63802958250361

A handy tool, does anyone know what it is called or what the head/blade is called?

IBC water tanks £50 Ossett, nr Wakefield/Dewsbury Water tank used like new, perfactly clean, delivery available for additional cost. thanks! https://www.facebook.com/share/1E4F4SptFN/

From Facebook. Hi all. I am in the process of shutting down our offgrid life. We've been here since 2017, so are surrounded by very useful stuff for those starting out. 3 different lots of people have been by and purchased stuff all have left with freebies well worth having. If you are in easy reach of Chepstow, S E Wales, get in touch to arrange a visit. NP166NY is the postcode of the farm that we're at the back of. I don't want to leave anything here in this beautiful Woodland, so everything must go! From wheelbarrows,water butts and compost bins,to logburners, propane oven and 2 ring hob, including all fittings and bottles. 2 x low level solar setups complete, 12v TV, compressor fridge etc. Way too much to list Come visit, have a cuppa and a look around. Stay safe Mick. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Fssyibdji/

Water tanks. £180 Bolton, Lancashire. https://www.facebook.com/share/197Kv3yXKo/

If you are looking for long life freeze dried food try these two manufacturers, the menus are particularly good at Firepot and Expedition Foods are well established and based in Hull. https://www.firepotfood.com/collections/firepot-dehydrated-meals https://expeditionfoods.com/

New 2" water pump. No hoses £203.98 https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-pw50a-2-petrol-powered-water-pump/

Petrol water pump. Collection Stroud £185. Needs hoses, available online and places like Machine Mart. https://www.facebook.com/share/1JKQ6PxMPQ/