Something overlooked during long power outages for a little extra warmth [View all]
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Ryan,
A little helpful hint for power outaged homes WITH natural or propane gas water heaters.
Rarely, if ever, during a power outage does the gas stop flowing.
To use this helpful hint, fill plastic gallon bottles (empty milk, water, whatever) with HOT water - as many as you can. It's amazing how long they can can stay warm. And a little bit of warm water using a hot filled gallon bottle can make a big difference, especially if you have a number of them. And since the gas and usually water lines stay intact, you can refill them to keep at least some warmth over an extended period.
To help keep them warm, enclose them ion and in blankets or any thing that could help keep out the cold and especially off cold surfaces. You can even place them around your body under those covers to help stay warm.
We keep a number of empties for each person and pet.
And believe me, your pets will appreciate them, too! Don't' forget them!
When they become too cool, simply empty them down the drain and refill with more hot water.
Maybe not the best thing, but without electricity, if you have a gas water heater and gallon bottles, you will always have the opportunity to stay a little warmer. And that could make an important difference.
And if you are pre warned of a "bad moon rising" by a great site like "Ryan Hall, Y'all", you can get a number of those hot jugs ready! Just in case!
Lastly, make sure the "VENT" for the gas water heater (separately or into the chimney) isn't covered with snow or ice which could cause Carbon Monoxide to build up in the house.
When it's over, use them to water the plants!
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