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[On It]

We are being asked to conserve energy again this morning in Texas. I thought some of you might need this in case of an outage. An outage can happen anywhere, anytime, for any reason.  I would think the smaller the amount in the pan, the warmer it would get (if it works at all.) I would cover the pan with a lid to hold in the heat.

[amyb]

Wow...wonder if that really works!

[Desertdi]

You could  charge a solar light during the day...and bring it inside the house at night...

[Imaoldhippie]

NC also has been asked to conserve energy also.  

This makes me some what angry and mystified.  Utilities all know that extreme weather will occur, why arent they prepared?  Also what is the electric going to do when we have all electric vehicles?  

I will not go any further with this as it could be considered or turn political.

[CelticCrafter]

I think the candles would be melted out before the pot of water boiled.

[On It]

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@CelticCrafter wrote:

I think the candles would be melted out before the pot of water boiled.

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I do not think it would get boiling hot, just warm. I am thinking of warm water or warm soup instead of ice cold. I really think it would be far less warm than we would normally enjoy.

[LindaSal]

@On It I think it's a good tip for a power outage.  It would probably work so so but it is certainly better than nothing!   We are fortunate as we have a gas stove so we are able to light the top if we need to cook or warm something but my adult kids both have electric stoves so I will pass this on to them.

[tends2dogs]

An outdoor gas grill.

Camping equipment.

We have solar powered lanterns purchased at Cosco that are extremely bright.

We have rechargeable floor fans.  Our dog loves having a fan.

Extra water.

I have lined the bottom of both my freezers with blocks of ice about the size of cake pans. I have them sealed in plastic bags.  When our power went out for three days, I didn't lose a thing.  

If an outage ever became long term (God forbid), it is surprising how long canned food really lasts.  I check into this, and you will be surprised.  There are also several things that never spoil.  Sugar, salt, honey, and coffee are a few. 

[Still Raining]

As an veteran of no gas lines and smaller whole house generators, turn off the electric hot water heater.  NOW.  

Then turn down the thermostat.

Better to be a little inconvenienced.

[Group 5 minus 1]

And it's not like the utilities are free.