Prepare Now - Major Ice Storm this Weekend

[andrewjjones1212]

Better safe than sorry here - but models are pointing to a major ice storm for us this coming weekend which could include some prolonged power outages. I’m grabbing a generator tomorrow to prepare to run my tank for multiple days without power if needed, and I would suggest others considering looking into the same. A $400-$500 generator for harbor frieght or Home Depot will probably be cheaper than a tank crash for most of us I would assume.

Again better safe than sorry and better to get ahead of it now before everyone else starts panicking and you can’t find a generator anywhere

 

[Hunna]

I bought one last year for the ice storms. Didn’t need it for that, but have had to use it 2-3 times from regular storms taking power to my neighborhood out for 6+ hours at a time. I’ll be pulling mine out Thursday on my day off and making sure it’s working properly and filling a gas can or two.

 

[hiimsean]

I bought one a few years ago and have never needed it. I’ll fill up my gas can though

 

[myvwrock]

I use a power inverter hooked to the battery of my truck. And only run the heater and return pump nothing else. I call it life support mode. I then every few hours will go out there and start the car for a half hour or so

 

[Swank1987]

Thanks for the reminder/inspiration. Just picked up a generator specifically for the tank after explaining to my wife that we’d lose more money on things in the tank than in our fridge. Hope everyone stays safe

 

[NOSMADA]

thanks for the reminder!!

 

[chemaholic]

I hope everyone comes through the storm unscathed!

 

[OmarAlvrz94]

wanted to share my setup for people that are on a budget, have a smaller tank and already have power tools. ( If you don’t have any you’d be better off buying a generator since power tool batteries are expensive as heck) It is a power inverter and im sure other companies have something similar. I have not tested how long it will power the pump on a full charge since i just got it, but I do have multiple batteries. I know if we loose power for a whole day this setup won’t work but we should all at least have a plan for the worst. Hope everybody stays safe and none of us loose power.

 

[york1]

 

[Swank1987]

Best advice today