Blog posts tagged with backup power

Complete DIY guide for building LiFePO4 home battery backup systems. Expert-tested components, sizing calculations, safety protocols, and step-by-step assembly from 12+ years of emergency power experience.

Expert safety protocols for heating with generators, wood stoves, and propane heaters during power outages. Professional guidelines to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, fires, and electrical hazards.

Hurricane Harvey survivor's tested guide to choosing the perfect portable generator. Real-world performance data from 72-hour outages, winter storms, and off-grid adventures. Find your ideal backup power solution.

Complete winter emergency preparedness: safe heating, pipe protection, power outage survival, and cold weather strategies. Survived 9 days without heat in Texas freeze plus comprehensive research on winter emergencies.

Researched every backup power option for 3 years. Solar generators vs whole-house systems vs generators. Real costs, installation, performance data.

Complete battery comparison: Lead-acid vs AGM vs Gel vs Lithium-ion vs LiFePO₄ vs Sodium-ion. Real specs on capacity, cycle life, temperature performance, charging, safety, and lifetime costs.