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    Survive a Power Outage: Emergency Lighting
    Survive a Power Outage: Emergency Lighting
    Survive a Power Outage: Emergency Lighting
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    Survive a Power Outage: Emergency Lighting

    By Robert C. Brenner

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    Never fear being left in the dark when electricity goes out. This book describes light and lighting including how to measure light and how much light you actually need. Covers candles, firelight, flashlights, lanterns, and light from solar energy. Explains how long emergency lights can last and how to get the most light for the least cost. Here's how to be comfortable, if not cozy when power goes out. Charts, tables, and numerous photographs.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRobert C. Brenner
    Release dateSep 26, 2014
    ISBN9781930199422
    Survive a Power Outage: Emergency Lighting
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    Robert C. Brenner

    Robert Brenner is an engineer, consultant, college professor, historical genealogist, and professional speaker with extensive experience in research and information publishing. A retired naval officer with distinguished service in both nuclear submarines and microelectronic research and development, he holds a bachelor's degree (BSEE) and two master's degrees (MSEE, MSSM). He was recognized a Very High Speed Integrated Circuit (VHSIC) microelectronics pioneer by the DOD and served four years in R&D at TRW after a 23-year Navy career.He is the author of 56 books including Going Solar: a Homeowner’s Experience, Power Up! The Smart Guide to Home Solar Power: How to Make a Wise Solar Investment, How to Construct (and Use) the 45W Harbor Freight Solar Kit, Supernatural & Strange Happenings in the Bible, and Supernatural & Strange Happenings in the Family. In addition, he has written over 275 articles including over 50 articles for Survival Life.com and Survivorpedia.He taught computer technology and engineering subjects at the community college, university, and graduate school levels and has been a guest speaker at over 50 national conferences and symposiums. He is an avid supporter of solar technology and learns by doing. A futurist, he enjoys the challenge of research and is currently sharing his findings through his writing and public presentations. Professor Brenner can be reached at brennerbooks@san.rr.com.

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      Survive a Power Outage - Robert C. Brenner

      Surviving a Power Outage:

      Emergency Lighting

      Robert C. Brenner, MSEE, MSSM

      (14,501 words)

      Published by

      Brenner Information Group

      Smashwords Edition

      ISBN 978-1-930199-42-2

      Copyright 2014 Brenner Information Group. All rights reserved. All contents and information herein are the sole property of Brenner Information Group. Reproduction, translation, or republishing of all or any part of this work is not authorized. Brief quotations of the material in this book may be used provided full prominent credit is given as follows: "From Surviving a Power Outage: Emergency Lighting, by Robert C. Brenner. Published by Brenner Information Group." For larger excerpts or reprint rights, contact the publisher.

      Smashwords Notice: This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Every effort has been made to provide accurate and useful information. However, the information related to industry stats is only as accurate as that produced by the sources. All trademarks or patents are assumed to exist, and no bias toward any of the products or companies shown in this book is intended or implied. In addition, Brenner Information Group does not specifically promote, recommend, or endorse any product or company mentioned or shown herein. This book conveys and describes current emergency lighting options. It’s based on research and personal experience. You must decide for yourself how best to use the information that is shared.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Light

      What is Light?

      Measuring Light

      How Much Light Do You Need?

      Light from a Candle

      Burning Flame Candle

      Make an Emergency Candle Using Shortening

      Make an Emergency Candle Using Olive Oil

      Make an Emergency Candle Using a Coloring Crayon

      Flameless Battery-Powered Candle

      Light from a Burning Campfire or Fireplace

      Light from a Flashlight

      The Case for Red at Night – Night Vision

      Light from a Lantern

      Fuel-Powered Lanterns

      Mantle-Type Propane Lanterns

      About those Mantels

      Lanterns Fueled from Pressurized Cylinders

      Battery-Powered Lanterns

      Convert a Candle into a Lantern

      Cut Your Own Glass Lantern Chimney

      Four Ways to Cut a Glass Bottle

      How to Cut a Glass Bottle in half with Fire and String

      Wine Bottle Cutting in 30 Seconds

      Easy DIY: How to Cut Glass Wine Bottles

      Light from Solar Energy

      How a Solar Panel can be used to Generate Light

      Solar Panel Directly Powers DC Lamp

      Solar Panel and Battery can Power DC Lamp

      Solar Panel, Charger, Battery, and Inverter can Power AC Light Fixture

      Solar Light from Bottled Water and Bleach

      Lighting Using Malibu-Type Landscape Solar Lights

      Reflected Light

      Reflecting Surfaces for Interior Lighting

      Reflecting Sunlight into Your Home

      Other Useful Information

      How long will that emergency light last?

      How to Get Multiple Batteries from a Single Battery

      Simple Good/Bad Test for Batteries

      Summary

      About the Author

      Other Books by the Author

      Light

      What is Light?

      Light is an amazing resource. It’s often taken for granted and then sorely missed when it’s not available. The ability to create light when it’s dark can ease concern when power is out and make living conditions more tolerable. Light is relatively easy to create, but how long it remains available can be a challenge. You’d like to get the most light for the longest time possible. Most people would rather not be left in the dark.

      Suppose it’s a dark night and power suddenly goes out. The TV shuts down and the room becomes eerily quiet. As you scramble to activate your cell phone for the light it can produce, and start searching for your flashlight, foreboding shadows make you feel uneasy. Outside the world is still and the normal sounds are gone. You find your flashlight and turn it on, wondering what else you can find to add light to the room. For most of us light gives comfort, eases fear, and chases away the shadows. You begin to wonder how long the power will be out. How long must you be able to generate light without the electrical power grid? Do you have enough light? Will it hold out until power is restored?

      Most people ignore power out risk until an event happens. After a period of miserable existence, when power comes back on they then begin to prepare for the next outage. Before you find yourself

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