[ale] Spam: Snow(OT) [heat without electricity]

[Bob Toxen]

Most gas water heaters do not require electricity.

While gas or oil house heaters require electricity, most require only
about 10-15 amps.  If you have a generator, you can (throw the master
breaker), flip the heater switch off, and wire it instead temporarily
to your generator.  (That's only for those with electrical wiring
experience.)

The generator, operated outside of course, alternatively could power one
or two space heaters.  My 2000W Yamaha cost me $1100 about 8 years ago
and still works.

Don't use fuel-burning heaters inside unless rated for it.

On Fri, Jan 06, 2017 at 08:39:18PM -0500, DJ-Pfulio wrote:
> It has been sleeting here for about 30 min.
> 
> Cooking and heating with gas has advantages, in this situation. However,
> the blowers on the eaters will not work. ;(
> 
> But my gas fireplace will and so will the stove top (with matches).
> 
> Got lots of camping gear too - a few home made stoves - gas-wood and
> alcohol (built from soda can) burning. I have photos and videos if
> anyone is interested. Youtube has better demos of both, however.  Fun
> little projects, regardless.  Plus my emergency first-aid kit contains
> antiseptic AND fuel!