Zombie/Post Apocalypse World

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,331]

This is the motorcycle I have. Perfect apocalypse vehicle.

 

http://imz-ural.com/

[mamasa 16,027]

I'm actually making SWOT analysis of scenarios.  Great topic! 

[mamasa 16,027]

Would you try to set up somewhere that you can use solar or wind power to generate electricity? 

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

Would you try to set up somewhere that you can use solar or wind power to generate electricity? 

Unless you're an engineer, I think that'd be pretty difficult to set up. 

[mamasa 16,027]

^^lol, I can't swing a stick without hitting an engineer in my city (Cummins engine headquarters is here).  I'm trying to think of ways to have electricity for emergency use (at a minimum).  Using a water turbine may be another way.  I've also been debating the pros and cons of setting up around a cave system.  It may be risky to defend, with so many passages, but if scouted properly, could be a good position.  Plus, climate would be a constant.  I love this thread, lol.

[mamasa 16,027]

I choose Naples for my settlement! 

[IUfan_Charlie 3,867]

Well, its pretty easy to set up solar modules if you have them.  The normal module would be say 12 volt, 2.5 amps.  If you have 12 volt equipment to power just wire them in parallel for more amp output.  Series for more volts.  In the northern hemisphere you point them south, in the southern hemisphere point them north. (toward the equator wherever you are.)  The angle you want to have facing the equator is the latitude line degree which you are at.

Solar is a DC power source to charge batteries.  Gotta have batteries!  Again, wire the batteries in series and or parallel.  Yes, one could use an inverter to go AC.  A fuctional solar power system would really need to be "prepped" for.  You'd need aluminum frames and fasteners to mount the panels in an array as well.  Wouldn't hurt to have a shunt and voltage regulator for your battery bank.  Would really suck if you over charged the batteries and boiled them.....

Could be fun picking off Zombies listening to Sweet Home Alabama though................just sayin'

I feel like how the kids hear the adults in Charlie Brown. 

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,331]

I set up a nice little battery bank and actually hook up my batteries from the boat, RV and motorcycle for the winter. It is really easy to do. Anyone can make a solar array for your casa. If you get on Amazon and get a couple of panels, a solar charger regulator, some battery terminal connectors and an inverter, you are good to go!

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,331]

http://www.amazon.com/Renogy-400W-Solar-Panel-Starter/dp/B00BSZUHRC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1443645665&sr=8-4&keywords=solar+panels

 

http://www.amazon.com/Arnold-Battery-Cable-Set-16-Inch/dp/B003RCJB62/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443645761&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+cables

 

http://www.amazon.com/CAT-CPI1000-1000W-Power-Inverter/dp/B00LO20530/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1443645785&sr=8-10&keywords=inverter

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,331]

of course, i don't know about the products that i just threw in the above posting. I just wanted to show you what they look like and what is out there. here are my recommendations and what i use:

 

solar regulator: http://www.amazon.com/Intelligent-Regulator-Controller-Lighting-Environment/dp/B013HK2OOE/ref=sr_1_37?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443645962&sr=1-37&keywords=solar+generator

 

inverter: http://www.amazon.com/1800-Solar-Generator-Complete-Batteries/dp/B0044FVF6A/ref=sr_1_41?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1443646005&sr=1-41&keywords=solar+generator

 

 

right now, our power is off here in Alaska since we got hit with a massive snow storm. we have 11 inches of snow and counting. I'm living well with running basic items and charging phones. I only have 2 x 240 v panels and will get more as i get money. I have about 11x batteries running in parrallel.

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

Think anyone else will think of raiding the Tesla factory in Cali? I can get there in less than half a day and they have tons of solar products and massive battery production. Not to mention, cars that can get me around with low maintenance and can be refueled with a solar network. Plus, I live in a hydroelectric area with good access to the plants for direct access to power.

 

Actually, what am I saying? I'd rather just die. That sounds awful. I mean, like my choice is to live in constant fear while I watch my loved ones perish in gruesome ways or to die quickly and chill it up in Heaven? How is that even a choice?

 

My preparations for "The big one" involve simple generators and emergency food supplies. Since, that's a lot more likely to happen.

[JSHoosier 22,243]

Jaybob or zombie Jaybob.  Not sure which is worse at the moment.

[MartintheMopMan 7,765]

The biggest question though ...is JayBob a Zombie? And what to do with him?

I think he's Coach Kevin Wilson. Ever notice how he is always "coaching his son's team" during IU games?

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,331]

By the way, i'm on day 4 of no electricity up here in Alaska. Temperatures are hovering around 10 degrees up where i live. Just an unconvenience and a thread test for my preps. The hardest part about a zombie apocalypse for me is to hide my smile.

[Naturalhoosier 15,478]

Its easy for you boys up there. You practice on the Yeti's ... :)

Can Zombies swim? Just anchor off shore.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,331]

Natty- Duh! they can't swim but they can walk on the bottom of the lake, river, ocean

[ou812dude 3,326]

given the fact that zombies need to feed on live humans...most rural areas including most of Indiana will be relatively safe...

however; if you live in  highly populated, consolidated areas...well...then you are going to become a zombie. 

 

Alaska? no worries whatsoever...life will go on as it always has.

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,331]

It's not the zombies that i'm worried about. It's all of the idiots trying to get away from them. There are NO RULES of ENGAGEMENT in a Zombie Apocalypse :yes: