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In reply to the discussion: This is bad. [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,489 posts)58. Amazing how Van Zant survived some of the winters. If I recall right, he roughed it a lot.
I wish I could beam you a small generator to operate that furnace thermostat and propane furnace valve since it doesn't require much power. Something to consider for the future and a small generator could run yours and a bunch of neighbors. However, in order to do that it would require modification of your electrical system.
I'm luck that we have a gas wall furnace that has a non-electrical thermostat. So far, our electricity has held in north central KY.
Big DU hugs to you and your daughter from very chilly Kentucky.......
PS: Be sure to check the oil in your minivan and when you're in it warming up, keep a window cracked a tiny bit to let fresh air in and fumes out.
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It happens often. The warm exhaust causes condensation and ice to form, but
The Velveteen Ocelot
Feb 2021
#35
Wishing you well, sending vibes for strength and peace of mind. Yesterday, the high here was MINUS
niyad
Feb 2021
#4
Good advice. Problem with using car is fumes and the gas pumps need power too so short term fix at
dutch777
Feb 2021
#21
Where the hell is the National Guard? Why isn't the governor doing something?
Irish_Dem
Feb 2021
#24
Huh ... last time power went out in California, the Governor got recalled and replaced by a B-level
mr_lebowski
Feb 2021
#27
Good wishes Laelth. Hope you can find enough eclectic to power you propane heater. Hope some
c-rational
Feb 2021
#36
I'm with you. Laelth, please call 9-1-1 and go to a shelter! Remember your phone charger.
sprinkleeninow
Feb 2021
#46
Someone posted earlier that they used to winter camp, using a coffee can and a candle.
Tech
Feb 2021
#52
Wishing you well. When I was a kid we placed newspapers between ourblankets when it got below zero.
jalan48
Feb 2021
#55
Amazing how Van Zant survived some of the winters. If I recall right, he roughed it a lot.
KY_EnviroGuy
Feb 2021
#58
This is horrifying! I wish I had some secret survival knowledge to offer, but...alas...
BobTheSubgenius
Feb 2021
#70
Perhaps you have a manual button to start up the heater? Some models (but I don't know
SWBTATTReg
Feb 2021
#84