Sadhe's Survival Site

Energy Recourses

There are two sources of energy that one needs Nutritional and Physical.

Nutritional energy sources are just exactly that: food , water and all that other stuff you put in your mouth. Even soup made from hyssop (Zaater) or some other herb can be nutritious. For more information on this subject go to the nutrition page.

The other type of Energy concerns heating, cooling, fires, electricity and the like. This page as it develops will focus on the short and long term energy supplies. Basic the two basic needs are heat and light. The average urban modern individual does not realise his own potential. The human being can survive for a relatively long period of time with little clothing in sub-zero temperatures. Rain and dampness in themselves are harmless and it is only due to the germs that flourish in these conditions and that we tend to sit in enclosed spaces, that colds, flues and other germs and insects spread around and increase the number of incidents of illness. Again, some basic health considerations and precautions can go a long way which I deal with in  First Aid.

Though we can survive with much less we like to be warm and dry and be able to see around us. In the first instance a good fire serves these three purposes.  A good torch (flashlight) is always good to have and in general the newer type with a halogen bulb or Mag-light type are the best as they provide a strong local light and can stand quite a bit of abuse. But here we come to another issue - batteries.

As soon as the first set of batteries have run out we run into trouble. There exist several wind-up appliances such as small radios, torches (flashlights) which are ideal though at this point they tend to be a bit bulky. However - the power never goes out so long as you can turn the handle! POWER-MASTER . Generally, alkaline batteries last longer however again once they are dead cannot be recharged. Do NOT dispose of batteries in the fire. They can explode causing acid and heat burns.

A common source of energy is the personal vehicle. Cars run on 12 volt systems for the most part and can  be recharged by simply running the engine. Nothing is for free, however, and running the car or truck engine uses fuel which most likely will be in short supply or inaccessible. Ideally this form of energy should be spared for emergencies (eg transport to hospital for allergic reactions, or burns, stings etc.) The car is an excellent form of shelter and the radios in most cars have good reception. Again however, remember, the radio uses the battery which is needed to start the car. Don't run the battery down!!!

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