Question:
what can i use as a electricity alternative?
1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
what can i use as a electricity alternative?
421 answers:
?
2013-07-30 17:24:03 UTC
Do it the way they did before electricity was invented.By candle light,camp fire etc...
2013-07-30 17:42:06 UTC
Candles?
2013-07-30 16:50:23 UTC
A battery powered light/lamp would be the best idea or glow sticks or a flashlight. but keep some matches around and candles around and you will be fine.
Glen
2013-07-30 16:44:59 UTC
A deep cycle RV battery and an inverter to give you 120volt AC.
Scottish
2013-07-30 17:01:00 UTC
Have you ever considered solar panels? Some may be a bit spendy but over time collecting them and then connecting them to things you use the most, ie lights, AC etc, it saves you a significant amount of money!
?
2013-07-30 18:15:17 UTC
One option is the biolite stove; While it burns, it generates electricity -- a small amount, but electricity nonetheless:



http://www.biolitestove.com/



Another option would be the Sunlinq flexible solar panels:



http://www.impactbattery.com/global-solar-6-5w-sunlinq-solar-panel.html?gclid=CKag6YvH2LgCFQsV7Aod0RYARA



Neither would be much good for larger applications, but they will keep your cell phone charged and charge a small battery pack for running an LED light or even charging a laptop over time.



Neither are cheap, but when the lights go out, they're better than nothing and will power your emergency commo.
Alohalani
2013-07-30 17:18:27 UTC
Keep a handful of glow sticks on hand. They work perfectly and lite up any part of your home for over 24 hours. They are cheap and dont' require matches or lighter or batteries
2013-07-30 16:48:45 UTC
there's no real all purpose alternative to electricity yet. however, the best solution nowadays is to use solar power. an array of cells that'll collect the energy, and another of batteries that'll store energy for use at nighttime. there are some led yard lights that have a monolithic solution already embedded within. you could use a set of those, taking them out during the day, and in during the night.
2013-07-30 17:57:23 UTC
It depends on what you need....

For light - fire (candle), biolumenesence, (glow worms, fireflies) battery powered flashlight

for heat - Someone you love, fire, chemical reaction (sulfur and water)

To power a radio - there are some internet plans for a radio powered by a potato, you can get some copper and iron in a container with a vinegar solution and get a low electrical current,
Alex
2013-07-30 18:05:18 UTC
candles.
Anne Arkey
2013-07-30 16:55:15 UTC
The "Power Pot"



It is a cooking pot that generates electricity through the use of steam from cooking



http://www.thepowerpot.com/
Jon
2013-08-01 15:30:46 UTC
Do you really mean an alternative to electricity or just to mains electricity?



For alternatives to mains electricity, there are several books available with technical details for ways of living "off-grid" as it is called, using methods like solar power, hydro, batteries, etc.



For light without any electricity, even from a battery, incandescent mantle lamps, usually running off LPG (bottled gas) or pressurised paraffin ('Tilly lamps') are the best for light intensity. Simple flames, such as from candles or hurricane lamps, give much less light, but are cheaper to run. If using any of these, DO remember that they all work by burning a fuel - so they get hot, they can cause fires if carelessly used, and they can emit carbon monoxide so the space must be well ventilated.



Chemo-luminous 'light sticks' or 'glow sticks' which glow for several hours once started have the one advantage that they don't involve burning anything so they don't have the problems above. However they have two problems of their own: they give very little light and most contain chemicals which can damage the environment if they are not disposed of properly once used.
2013-07-31 07:18:06 UTC
UPS -- uninterruptible power supply is a possible option, it uses a batttery that protects equipment from brrownouts 24/7, they're around $150 each and will keep your LED TV from frying if there is a powerloss followed by a surge. They also don't lose power right away during a power loss, so if you attach a lamp to the battery side, it won't go all dark on you right away. You'll have 15-30 minutes of light to go find a flashlight first. Not that it's a good idea to drain the battery too long, but realistically, you have about 10 minutes of sanity after the lights go out.



I switched from APC brand to Cyberpower recently because I think the quality is better, but they're both reliable brands.



An electrician can install a whole house UPS system for you also. You'd have to check manufacturers for details of how long they will provide power, I wouldn't think it was over an hour though. They basically protect your whole house from brownouts and surges all the time because all the power will go to the batteries first, and then be taken from the batteries by the house circuits. I live in a place with killer brownouts that destroy elecronics so I'm thinking of doing this. The other benefit is, if the lights go out, I'll have another hour of power.



If you want to see a UPS system like that in action, visit a business that has a fairly large server room (more than 10 servers, with possibly a telecom system too). They'll definitely be running a UPS system that would be similar to one that you might buy for whole house use.
JOE
2013-07-31 04:15:20 UTC
Solar panels - however these may come under the category 'expensive generators' since they are expensive to have installed.



Other rechargeable batteries eg car battery, electric bicycle type battery for low power usage things like lighting & possibly a TV. But only good while the charge holds.



A bicycle style dynamo could give a bit of electricity to charge a battery if you could be bothered.



Gas can give you heat, light, cooking & refrigeration.



Fire can give heat (open fire/wood burner) & light (candles, oil lamps)



Depending how much money you have a portable generator may be the answer. The sort you see at some street markets. But they can be very noisy.



If you only want electricity for TV or computer or to charge a mobile phone you could read books & talk to people instead.



Some people ask what's the point of history, I remember answering such a question recently. History would give lots of ways of coping without electricity. They had to in the past, before they invented ways of harnessing it.
stevenb12
2013-08-02 05:03:48 UTC
This happens to me a lot as our electric supply is strung across on poles. I live in the country with no street lights so I invested in solar lamps that I have hung along my railings and some on spikes are placed along my paths, these solar lamps are very cheap and last for years. I can define my areas when a power strike happens at dusk. I also have a large supply of candles that are in safe holders and they get lit. We have a log burner that we use because although we have liquid fuel everything is set up by electric timers.

We can survive for a few hours and we don't go without food or drink.

Washing clothes can wait until another day, yes I agree generators are very expensive but generated torches are fairly cheap and are very good.
2013-08-01 04:19:06 UTC
This is such a difficult question to answer because the question is left so wide open.



The title is asking for an alternative to electricity, while the question itself seems to be asking for an alternative source for electricity.



It all depends on what you are trying to power with the juice. If you are just looking for a light source, then obviously candles / flashlight + batteries / use your cellphone / etc.



If you're trying to power a light but you don't have any batteries that will fit, you can always try to wire another battery source, like the battery from your cell phone, or whatever else you have laying around.



If you really want to get fancy, you can try and get some juice out of the telephone socket (even in a power outage, the telephone will still work. Not a cordless phone, because those still need an external power source. But those old corded phones will usually still work during a power outage. That means there's juice coming out of those telephone jacks). If you know your wiring, you can suck some juice out of those telephone jacks.
2013-08-02 12:27:43 UTC
You Could Use Some sort Of Fire (Preferably A Candle), An Oil Lamp, Hang A Torch On Some String And Tie That To The Ceiling To Act As A Lamp Or Just Open The Curtains And Let The Natural Daylight Strain Through.
2013-08-01 09:46:33 UTC
Get a lightbulb, an A+ battery, and get some wires and make a circuit. And once you're done with that, you have a lightbulb. It's very quick, safe, and easy and you don't have to worry about a thing! I've done this before, and it works. And if you have a small portable video player you can connect the charger to about 3 batteries (A+ battery again) using the circuit thing, and there you go, you can watch movies on a portable video player during a power-outage. Same works for any chargeable thing. Like, the laptop ur using right now! (Unless it's a computer. Whatever you want to use batteries for, it has to be portable with a charger. For example, you can't do this to a computer because there are too many wires.)

If you have the right wires, you can even do the same thing to ur phone!

Happy to help!
c_kayak_fun
2013-07-31 14:55:03 UTC
There are several companies that make hand cranked radio/torch combinations for use in power outages. I have a small one (it cost less than $30 USD) that also has a cell phone charger in it. You crank the fold out handle for several minutes and it turns a dynamo that charges the unit battery so you can use it for 15 or 20 minutes, then you charge it again. You can also buy emergency light packs with integral batteries, such as the type that are required in all public buildings in the US and many other parts of the world. These just sit on your wall or ceiling connected to regular power while your electricity is on, charging their batteries. They have an electrically held switch so that they don't come on during the time you have power. But if the electricity goes off, they automatically switch on and provide light. The period of time that they light depends on the battery size and the wattage of the bulbs. Now that we have low wattage and high output LED lights for them, the battery output time has gone way up.



You could also build yourself a charging station for emergency battery banks on an inverter using a rack mounted bicycle. This would work if you wanted to watch TV, for instance. You pedal the bike and it generates power that converts to electrical energy to run the TV, or computer or ceiling fan or whatever you hope to run.



Others have mentioned solar panels -- these are great for the daytime, but you need a battery bank to be able to access stored power from them when the power goes off at night. A wind turbine would be something not affected by daylight, in fact in some regions there is more wind at night so that would be an option for home power if you had a roof to mount it on and enough wind to turn it reliably.



A small generator need not be expensive. Here in the US we can buy small petrol-powered ones (2000 to 3000 watts) for less than $200 USD that will run a few electronics, small appliances and some lights. We have a larger 7500 watt one for our house that we bought used for around $350 -- it will run most everything we need in the house during a power failure. We often have power failures where we live due to wind and ice storms.
NAI-stormcloud
2013-07-31 20:04:05 UTC
Harbor Freight sells a 45 watt solar panel kit, I use one in my hunting cabin out in the woods.

It has 3 solar panels, a frame for the panels, a control box, and 2 LED light bulbs.

This system is 12 volt DC, what I did was also buy a converter, also bought at H.F. and I run lights and a 19 in TV with it, you will need a 12 volt deep cell battery or equivalent.

Other than the battery the whole system costs less than $200.00



This is the cheapest way I found to have lights and TV in the middle of nowhere.





Hope this helps.
?
2013-08-01 19:32:20 UTC
Candles work for light, and are also comforting! You can use battery operated flashlights also. Most furnaces are gas operated, but need electricity to start and regulate. If you have a fireplace, that would give off light and warmth! Plus you could heat water and cook in there if you chose to.. Refrigeration would be the hard thing. You would need a really good cooler and have to get ice on a daily basis. I had friends that did this, but it isn't easy! Solar energy is expensive to install, and propane doesn't do all that electricity does. I guess we are spoiled, and would need to go back to living like the pioneers did!
Moe
2013-07-31 04:28:05 UTC
maybe you have seen the hand crank radio , when cranked, it has a spring some what like a watch spring . it slowly turns a small generator allowing the radio to pick up the radio signal and letting you here it .. they have the same thing that produces light ..it only works for about 10 minutes before needing to be cranked again . if connected to a Battery it can last for hours.. but candles are still cheaper .. but if you want just lighting and want to build it yourself you can hook a car alternator to a bike wheel to charge a battery . if you have a creek or small stream you could make a water wheel to turn a generator like a old mill did in the 19th and early 20th century.. you could make a steam engine if you have plenty of wood or coal to burn ..don't for get a pressure relief valve if you go with a steam engine ..or you could do like the people did before electricity was harnessed go to sleep when it was dark out and work when the sun is up . or keep the extra fat from the animals you butcher for food . then burn the fat in a lamp . if none of this seems to help you with your problem try getting a good education so you can afford to pay someone else to make power for you .
?
2013-08-01 16:07:06 UTC
An alternative SOURCE for energy when power goes out is rather expensive. That's why most people just live off of candles and flashlights until power is restored. Household items require quite a bit of juice to run, making expensive generators the only viable alternative to power sources.

Very few people have the means or expertise to get a separate source of electricity to keep lights on.



In terms of affordability just settle with a few of those emergency lights that turn on when power is lost. They've big batteries, got two swivelling heads and can be mounted on walls or on top of high furniture to provide lighting. Public buildings likes schools tend to have them installed in hallways. We've a few of tham at my home and they are VERY handy when you need a room lit up on a wide scale.
?
2013-07-31 09:20:18 UTC
Fire.



Your question isn't well formed. If all you're looking for is light, your best bet is a decent-sized battery and some LEDs. Electricity is the most effective way of providing light that can be easily controlled, directed, and kept ready at a moment's notice.



Chemical lights (Cyalume light sticks and similar) are good for emergencies because they can be stored indefinitely and as long as the internal capsule isn't broken, the light is ready for use. But they don't last as long as you might hope, and after an initial brief brightness, they aren't good for area lighting at all.



A battery system kept on a standby charging system can be ready to go the moment the main grid goes out, or kept charged by a simple solar array. It doesn't take a lot of power to keep even a large battery completely topped up. Good LED lights will deliver a fair amount of light with pretty low current draws, so even a modest battery can be expected to deliver a couple of days' worth of light.
?
2013-07-31 05:14:55 UTC
Obviously, some sort of battery configuration is almost a requirement, if for no other reason than to aid control of the storage and dissemination of energy.



There are, however, a variety of ways to store energy besides expensive batteries. Any form of potential energy can be used as a makeshift energy pool, such as elevated mass (like water) or a heat reservoir. How one charges these reservoirs/batteries is up to the design and would depend on many factors such as the environment.



I imagine a sterling engine/generator coupled to a heat reservoir could provide efficient power, albeit at low wattage. Also, human power, such as that provided via stationary bike, can generate a small amount of electricity. Some third world countries already have programs like that in place.
Alice S
2013-07-31 03:33:07 UTC
There are lots of ideas for this one and usually you can access grants if you wish to become more self sustaining. Sollar pannels, your own wind turbine etc. These will usually have a battery provision for storing excess.



One thing that I did see while at a country show. A steem driven generator. Yes, its expensive, but doesn't use petrol. That said, you could probably rig something up to a back boiler that may achieve the same.



Other than that, you are into the home gym solution, where you peddle a bycicle to get electricity.



The problem that you have, however, is that any solution you find that can generate power will ultimately cost you a reasonable amount of money to install. Just have a look at the TV program Grand Designs and you will see all sort of eco solutions.



Other than that, pass.



Luck
2013-08-01 13:05:20 UTC
There is a device called a UPS, it can be attached with a battery in order to provide electricity for some units in your house. For example, fans, light bulbs, tube light.

A disadvantage of a UPS is that it doesn't provide as much electricity as a generator. If you don't want to do heavy duty work like running air conditioners or refrigerators then a UPS is quite suitable for you.
answerING
2013-07-31 21:18:01 UTC
LED flashlights are generally much more efficient with

batteries (because the batteries aren't wasting so much

of their chemical energy to generate heat (conventional

flashlights where the filaments glow white hot)). That said,

the more LED's that your batteries light up, the faster the

batteries will be consumed (but the more light you'll get from

your batteries. There are also some manual crank-to-light LED

flashlights that don't depend on batteries. You crank and charge

--probably a bank of capacitors-- which probably become less

effective over time.

this option should be like $5 to $10.
skumpfsklub
2013-07-31 19:15:05 UTC
the Russians use a generator that converts heat---as from an oil lamp---into electricity. A fairly simple gimmick, that will generate about 25 watts. It works best in very cold circumstance, tapping the flow of heat from hot to cold. The electricity that gets generated is kinda like a counterflow, as I understand it; so more powerful when the heat flow is more pronounced.



Anyway, it's enough to power a radio, and the lamp supplies light.



If you have significant energy needs---like keeping your life support system working?---you gotta go with the backup generator.
?
2013-07-31 11:40:23 UTC
The cheapest most broadcast and safest for family members and animals and portablr are kerosene lamps for light. Kerosene heaters for heat. If you need electric for emergency use for laptops etc a power inverter for you car and a roll if Timex fashioned into an extension cord. If you want for refrigerator or AC you have to go with a wind generator or like we did once found an old airboat prop on affixed plastic panels and ran it to a gear box with a weight to a three car alternatorsvand a cheapo inverter. That allowed for the mini frige to run. Solar panels well only work during the day. And need to store their trickle energy in batteries to be inverted later. But the energy is expended quickly. Remember those wind farmers and ducks in front if gnashing house.. they would bop up and down as the prop spun? I took a shaker flashlight and affixed it to that once but of course it had to be in the wind to work. Si i ran some phone wire from it inside to the led board. It work although dim may put niche batteries unbetwrrn next time...
2013-07-31 09:50:21 UTC
Depends on what you need it for.



Candles are dangerous and batteries run out of juice. But these days there are alternatives that are actually pretty reasonable in cost.



In general I would recommend the whole line of products that you can recharge with sunlight or with a crank. We have a number of the Baygen crankable radios, lights sand even battery recharger. These you just crank up and they supply the power for the items.



We also have a couple devices that are just big batteries that are portable.



The other thing is to make sure you know how to use basic ingredients that won't need refrigeration. I like to speak of hoarding skills rather than things..



You can ask in depth about all this by contacting Jim Tedford who does the Radio Enthusiast web site listed below. He's pretty much an expert.
Bort
2013-07-31 02:05:34 UTC
A very cheap thing you could do to get by that's also quite safe and easy to do is make home made batteries out of ice cube trays. This youtube shows how it's done.

http://youtu.be/aaMWBhRcqew

In general a 14 cell ice cube tray is approximately equivalent to a 9v battery. If you've chain more trays together...the amount of power you could get out of them is virtually limitless. You can strip an extension cord and tie it to the bolts at the end of the series, or at the cells of the voltage you want, to plug something in. You'd be surprised how much 9 volts can do. Especially with a water battery that can be refilled when it needs to be to maintain it's charge and voltage.



Electricity does lose voltage over distance. That's why it's more practical to build a battery for each device you want to power so there's less distance the voltage has to travel instead of chaining a bunch of batteries together to power multiple devices. Also, with water batteries like the home made ones in the video, they might drain pretty quickly. They'll need to be maintained and refilled often depending on what you're powering with them.



Another reason it's not a good idea to chain too many of these batteries together is that electricity can be fatal. Even just 12 volts is a nice jolt. Please don't put yourself, or your family if you have one, or a pet that might decide to try and drink the battery in any danger.

Go small. Low voltage. Like I said you'd be surprised what a 9 volt battery can power for a very decent amount of time.



It can be done but I do not and will not take any responsibility for any damages or injuries caused by this information. Attempt at your own risk.
?
2013-08-01 19:00:57 UTC
what you might want to do is to look at alternative sources of energy to produce electricity. Checkout radiant energy generators and perpetual machines. These are both non-carbon producing. The radiant energy generator, was patented by nikolai tesla in the early 20th centuary and works on the principle of zero-point or scalar energy (non-electromagnetic). You would use some type of AC voltage amplification (voltage multiplier) and rectifier to convert to DC. Perpetual machines store kinetic energy through some mechanical operationl a dynamo motor, voltage multiplier and rectifier again would be an idea. They are interesting forms of free clean energy and are an alternative to grid AC energy, and would be ideal in a power backup situation, for a home.
devilishblueyes
2013-07-31 05:16:42 UTC
There are computer backup power packs that can keep your computer running for several hours or better until the power comes back on. For clocks, there are solar powered, water powered and battery backup clocks you can get. For stuff like keeping the fridge cool you can have a backup generator. The cheapest would be a backup gas one that you can use. If you want a nice one, you can get a natural gas generator that hooks directly into your gas line. A detector can be put on your junction box that detects when the power goes off. It can then shut you off to the outside grid and trigger your natural gas powered generator to automatically turn on when the power goes off and automatically turn off when the power comes back on. You may want to set up the house electrical system so that the generator only powers certain things so you have your necessities like the freezer, fridge, furnace, water heater, lights etc all working.



For hooking up the generator into your electrical system, you'll need a certified electrician.



Some other things you could do is use solar power or a wind turbine depending on where you live and if the area allows it.
Munster Fan
2013-07-31 02:38:21 UTC
Well, first of all, when it is daylight or you do have power I need to recommend a major review of English grammar rules. You have avoided, in true teen texter code slang shorthand code fashion, the most basic rules of grammar such as capitalizing the pronoun, I, and in properly punctuating sentences. Yahoo! Answers provided the question mark on the lead entry. However, the second sentence is also a question but there is no punctuation at all. You are merely repeating errors. Such repeating of errors is an error in itself. No book, text book or fiction or anything has ever not punctuated each sentence. You also make no sense in using the term "expect." Did you mean "except?" Even so, it makes no sense at all. Look, you can use any aberration you may wish between friends or people that know you. But when asking for help from residents on the planet, the need for clear communications is self evident. This sentence is bad. As to what is available and an alternative to electrical power, well, there is none.
Christopher Baird
2013-07-31 12:42:46 UTC
In order from cheapest to most expensive:



1. Gas stove.

Turn on the gas stove and don't put any pots on it so that the light from the stove's flame fills the room. Warning: you will need to keep a window open and don't do this for too long as carbon monoxide can build up. The stove's heat can also be used to drive a small camping generator that provides electricity.



2. Candles.

Have candles and matches on hand for when the lights go out. A handful of candles can light up the room decently and lend some romance or beauty to your no-power experience.



3. Batteries.

Have flashlights (torches) on hand for such emergencies with extra batteries as backups. You can also buy backup batteries with USB ports for charging cell phones, iPods, etc. You can also use your iPod as a flashlight. Just open up a blank white browser window on it.



4. Chemical Glow Sticks.

They are not very bright, but they are very cheap, and in an emergency they are better than nothing.



5. Phosphorescent Plastic.

More commonly known as glow-in-dark stickers. Phosphorescent plastic essentially "stores" light it receives and re-emits it later. The light from phosphorescent plastic is too weak to light up the room, but you can use it to mark the location of exits.



6. Small hand-cranked generators.



7. Solar panels.

Honestly, a giant roof solar panel is going to cost you way more than an "expensive generator", which you specifically ruled out. But, there are smaller solar panels available that provide much less electricity. There are even some outdoor lamps available now that have built in solar panels and batteries, so that they automatically charge and run even when the power goes out.
?
2013-07-31 13:06:32 UTC
You could use the battery from your car or keep the car running and the battery may stay charged.

This of course would give you 12 volts and anything you use would need to be rated for 12 volts DC.

For lights you could rig up some head lamps from the car to where you need the light.

if you do not need the lights for a long time you could remove the battery and take it with you as a power source for the lights.

Try to use LED lights as they will consume a lot less electricity and the battery will last longer as opposed to incandescent or florescent.
?
2013-07-31 04:09:44 UTC
You can buy a cheap power inverter that uses a standard car batery. This will allow you to run at least four energy saving bulbs as well as a standard tv set for a few hours until the battery runs out and need recharging. You also get a unit that has a small solar panel that automatically recharge the batery when the sun is out. When buying one check the amount of watts that it provides against the requirements of the equipment you may need. Here in South Africa there is quite a number of units to choose from.
Dan B
2013-07-31 06:34:47 UTC
I personally have a generator for temporary power. Solar power works only in the daytime unless you have a bank of batteries, solar panels, transfer switch and charge controller. Solar systems can run $10-$40k depending upon the size of the system and the size of any rebates. You cannot get them for free despite any advertising claims.



If you are only looking for lighting, battery powered flashlights are cheap. A small capacity deep cycle battery and 12vdc lighting will do fine for a few hours. If you want to run a TV, then you are looking at more expensive options (more batteries, sine-wave inverter). Whole house AC, water heater and refrigerator/freezer are still more expensive (solar or generator backup system). It really depends upon what you want to run and what you can do without on a temporary basis.
Chris the 4th
2013-07-31 05:07:55 UTC
You can use a decent car battery, deep cycle recommended, a power inverter, and a car alternator preferably one with a built in voltage regulator. Then there are a few ways you can turn the alternator pulley. You can connect it to a bike chain or to a belt from a windmill or car or small engine or use your imagination. What ever can turn the pulley at around 500+ RPM will do it. Once you do that you can have pretty constant power as long as the pulley is turning consistently. You can not run a lot of things but you can easily run lights or a small fridge. Also you can make candles out of Vaseline, many types of wax, etc.
2013-07-31 02:34:38 UTC
Make your own battery!

V=vinegar

W=water

G=glass

C=copper wire



CCC. CCCCCC. CCCC

GCVCG. GCWCG

GCVCG. GCWCG

GGGGG. GGGGG



After you build what is shown above, connect the two loose ends of copper wire to, lets say, a clock.

If it doesnt work put the wire yoi have on the + on the - and the same for the other end of wire.

If that doesnt work add some salt to the water and try again.

If that doesnt work switch the wires again.

I cant garantee that it generates enough power to run a clock but i made this and i think it generates about 2.5 volts or more.

You can also build a similar battery with wire and potato's.
?
2013-08-01 16:50:19 UTC
What are you going to try to power? We periodically have black outs around here and since we also have earthquakes, using open fires (candles and such) are not recommended. We keep a supply of batteries for flashlights. We have permanently put up "tap" lights (you can get these from the hardware store, houseware stores, online, even at the local large variety & drug stores) especially on the stairs, in the bathroom, places that you want to be hands-free while you do what you need to do, these are battery powered too but seem to not use a lot of juice so they last long enough to get a shower in or do whatever necessary stuff you need to see in the bathroom (we don't use it if you're just using the toilet or washing hands). I've heard you can use a car battery but I have no idea how you convert that power to household power (plus you have the risk of battery acid inside your home). I've heard of people using a computer UPS backup "battery" just so you can save your computer stuff. I know they sell battery operated fish tank air pumps. But none of these things will power your refrigerator or microwave. They do sell solar cookers (just saw one made by Solsource) if you get enough sun during the daylight hours--which can also be used to boil water for washing or sterilizing. There are small turbines you can buy and have installed (but you'll need whatever other gizmos they need) to capture wind power. Solar panels to capture sun power. There are batteries that you just have to shake vigorously to power them for a while, also radios you crank (or use solar) to power. There are not too big gas generators but you can't use them indoors because of the carbon monoxide.
JetDoc
2013-07-31 08:15:12 UTC
I would use a combination of solar and wind to generate sufficient electricity to light my house and maybe even run a radio, TV or even a computer. Solar panels on the roof can charge a bank of deep cycle RV batteries, while a small windmill mounted on a pole in the back yard can turn an alternator and continue to feed power to my batteries at night when the solar panels don't work.



An inverter can take the DC power from the batteries and convert it to AC power to operate my regular household appliances.
?
2013-08-02 13:21:41 UTC
My electric has shut down before for about 4 months (hard times) what i started to do was yeah use candles , charge up dvd player, also i recorded on a mini cassette sound of movies i knew by hard and had my dog chilling with me and girlfriend most nights (she liked the lights on) to make a candle last longer i started to mix the waxes together dipping matches into the wax or the sticks and just placing the match like if it were the string and pouring the wax around it. Have a good one
GalmaRae
2013-08-02 10:00:28 UTC
This is a tricky question... If you want a electricity alternative to provide lights for seeing around in darkness, then your best bet is a hurricane lantern because the light won't get blown out in the wind and it is portable from room to room, you can increase or dim the vision by manipulating the wick.



You presumably have had to prepare for the period by having the lantern, the wick and the kerosene fuel before the event. But then, if you are in a position to prepare for the event, you may want to get the more modern portable flashlights operated by batteries or some of the solar-powered ones.



If you want electricity to listen to radio, you can equip yourself with battery operated radios or even flash lights that has radio facility as well. You can get any of the above at eBay.com
2013-08-02 06:53:51 UTC
If a hydroelectric dam or nuclear power station is not near your home, the following three alternative energy sources can be installed almost anywhere with the proper permits. Solar power is an excellent selection for those living in sunny climates. Wind turbines are useful in areas prone to steady breezes. Finally, hydropower is a good choice for those living near a source of moving water.



Read more: http://www.ehow.com/way_5754758_type-could-use-instead-electrical_.html#ixzz2aot28w4y
SSP Bowl Dude
2013-08-01 21:11:43 UTC
Strictly for lighting, I'd go with an oil/kerosene lamp. Light output is quite bright, the lamps burn a long time on one fill, the light output is adjustable and there are even scented oils available. Oil lamps are safer than candles. Kerosene is readily available and can be left in the lamp so it is ready for immediate use. Just keep a book of matches or lighter nearby.
2013-08-01 05:14:59 UTC
Mr. Bean v/s Einstein..



Einstein & Mr.Bean sitting next to each other on a long flight..

Einstein says, Let's play a game..



I will ask you a question,

if you don't know the answer, you pay me only $5 and

if I don't know the answer, I will pay you $500..



Einstein asks the first question:

What's the distance from the Earth to the Moon..?



Mr.Bean doesn't say a word,

reaches his pocket, pulls out a $5..



Now, it's Mr.Bean's turn..



He asks Einstein:

What goes up a hill with 3 legs and comes down on 4 legs..?



Einstein searches the net and asks all his smart friends..

After an hour he gives Mr.Bean $500..



Einstein going nuts and asks:

Well,so what goes up a hill with three legs

and comes down with four..?



Mr.Bean reaches his pocket and gives Einstein 5$
Servant A
2013-07-31 17:24:39 UTC
For about $200 you can purchase a 2500 watt portable generation, that comes with several built in inverters.



But since you do not wish to use a generator, I would suggest hooking up a 15 amp extension cord ( cost about $20) to an good inverter (cost about $30) plugged into your cigarette lighter in your car and ran to a plug outlet on the same electrical circuit you wish to use, in your house. This will provide electricity to your house as long as your car is running
?
2013-08-01 12:30:37 UTC
well it depends... if your lights shut off during the day! you would still have light outside. But I would recommend you should use candles or a flashlight (that uses batteries). If your lights do go out it wouldn't be so bad; you don't really need electricity to live, read a good book with the light coming from your candles, go outside and play (idk...). Do you understand what im saying...

And if all else fails use batteries!
C C
2013-07-31 15:09:01 UTC
as I started to read many of the answers, some people are giving you suggestions to get LIGHT alternatives like candles or glow sticks and such, while others are suggesting ways to GET electricity.



I like the idea of solar panels, but it depends if you are wanting actual electricity or simply light in a power outage.
roderick_young
2013-07-31 13:15:55 UTC
At least in the US, there are inexpensive generators. You can get one for less than $100 at Harbor Freight. But if even that is beyond your budget, solar panels will also be out of reach, as will any type of battery backup capable of running a laptop for hours. What you could do is keep AA batteries charged up and ready, to at least give you light via a flashlight.



For heating and cooling, you'll have to go to low-tech alternatives. For warmth, bundle up, and if you have a fireplace, you could burn wood or natural gas. For cooling, take cold baths or showers, drink lots of water, and remove as many clothes as possible.
Michael E
2013-07-31 12:49:01 UTC
What do you want to use the electricity for?



Lighting can be done with flame, like candles. (or go to bed early)

Underground storage (or leaving the full freezer closed) can replace refrigeration.



There are several inexpensive solar powered phone chargers.

There are hand crank radios.
adaviel
2013-08-01 19:25:34 UTC
If you have a car, that has 12V DC electricity. If you need 110V AC to run a TV or computer, hook an inverter to the car battery. Don't do that for too long without starting the car if you have more than a trivial load - the battery might run 400W for an hour without the engine running.
2013-07-31 23:02:10 UTC
Solar panels and wind-mills are a natural source of power generation. Although you need to use an inverter and a battery, it serves as a very good means of energy production and you need not be dependent upon the power companies or the government!
JB
2013-07-31 08:25:14 UTC
If I understand your question correctly, you want to generate electricity during a power outage, not necessarily just light.



Depending on the amount of power you want to generate, there are some hand crank generators that you can either build or purchase for less than $50. And when your hands get tired, you can hook them up to your bicycle (keep the rear wheel off the ground so the bicycle won't move).

You can find them demonstrated on YouTube.com
BIG BOSS.
2013-08-02 05:00:53 UTC
Solar panels with battery set up, it's the cheapest, rechargeable source of actual electricity that I can think of, in case of disaster is going to get really hard to come across gas for generators, candles, batteries for flashlights, etc.
Brett Daren
2013-08-02 02:54:37 UTC
Following are the main and most applicable electricity alternatives.



Wind Power

Wind energy harnesses the power of the wind to propel the blades of wind turbines. The rotation of turbine blades is converted into electrical current by means of an electrical generator. In the older windmills, wind energy was used to turn mechanical machinery to do physical work, like crushing grain or pumping water.Wind towers are usually built together on wind farms. Now, electrical currents are harnessed by large scale wind farms that are used by national electrical grids as well as small individual turbines used for providing electricity to isolated locations or individual homes. In 2005, worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators was 58,982 megawatts, their production making up less than 1 of world-wide electricity use.



Solar Power

Solar energy is used commonly for heating, cooking, the production of electricity, and even in the desalination of seawater. solar power works by trapping the sun's rays into solar cells where this sunlight is then converted into electricity. Additionally, solar power uses sunlight that hits solar thermal panels to convert sunlight to heat water or air. Other methods include using sunlight that hits parabolic mirrors to heat water (producing steam), or simply opening a rooms blinds or window shades to allow entering sunlight to passively heat a room.



Geothermal Energy

Literally, geothermal means, "earth heat." Geothermal energy harnesses the heat energy present underneath the Earth. Hot rocks under the ground heat water to produce steam. When holes are drilled in the region, the steam that shoots up is purified and is used to drive turbines, which power electric generators.
John
2013-08-01 13:29:58 UTC
You can buy various size "Inverter"s from Harbor Freight or Northern Tool, Home Depot, Lowe's etc. They hook to your car's 12 volt battery and provide 110V AC current. You may need to idle your car while you use the larger ones, i.e. 1000 watt or larger. Smaller ones e.g. 400 watt can be plugged into your cigarette lighter. Also you can buy solar cells, but they require 12 volt storage batteries to store the energy and also would require an inverter to convert the 12 volts DC to 110 volts AC. Hope this helps?
DUG
2013-08-01 05:46:23 UTC
There are combination lights that plug into your wall outlets available at Home Hardware, etc and also at Costco sometimes. They act as nightlights, flashlights or motion activated lights. They also have an internal battery which will light up the unit as soon as your house power goes off. Simple and inexpensive.
Stan
2013-07-31 03:31:25 UTC
Candles are great. I grew up without electricity. You can also use the phone line. It runs at about 50 Volts, though the current is low. You need to build a simple circuit with a bridge rectifier and resistor(s). You can look it up on youtube. You could also just go to sleep. Lighting is free and comes from the sun. We should do less elucubrating (burning the midnight oil). :)



Lack of power to cook and heat oneself are probably more important losses under this scenario.



Hope this helps.



Stan
2016-03-10 01:52:55 UTC
There is a power loss accociated with the transmission. This is E^2/R where E is the voltage and R is the resistance of the transmission wires. (This resistance is in series with the load and hence a power loss. AC voltage can be stepped up or down with transformers. The AC voltage is stepped up at the power source and transmitted a long distance, then stepped down at the load end to useful level. An equivelent circuit would show the transmission lines as resistance. Draw this out, then do the math to see the difference in power losses! If we were allowed to put drawings and stuff in this box I could show you with much greater clarity. (But Noooooo!!!!) The answer is simply due to efficiency.
Markey
2013-08-01 13:28:55 UTC
A car battery and Compact Fluorescent Lamps, powered by solar panel(s) and a charge controller, with the mains voltage obtained through an inverter.



Or you may be able to get 12V lights..
Pinto G
2013-07-31 17:13:28 UTC
What you need is an inverter or a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) suitable for your duty. A low end one for a few lights to be used for an hour or so can be purchased for $100 to 200. See http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l2632.R3.TR12.TRC2.A0.Xinverter&_nkw=power+inverter&_sacat=159907&_from=R40

You will also need a battery which will be charged from the power from your mains through the inverter or UPS. When there is power outage, the battery provides AC power through the UPS or inverter to a set of lights or any connected equipment. In case you need your regular lights etc. to be available, you might have to call an electrician who will re-wire your home to automatically change over from the mains to the UPS or inverter.



These are commonly used in countries where power outage is very common -like India.
mildred f
2013-07-31 16:31:52 UTC
Years and years ago, when a storm came and we had no electricity, we went to bed. Alarm clocks were all manual so no problem there. A generator is really not cost effective.



Further, in cold parts of the country, you had the sense to have various kinds of power in your house: electricity, gas, etc. The electricity would always go out in the winter. Ice would be heavy on the power lines and they would come down.



If it was extremely cold, the gas would flow much slower. That was really tough. I went to bed wearing gloves and such.
Connor
2013-07-31 15:26:46 UTC
For your question i would recommend many options from the less expensive options : wind up led lights that last for 2 , solar lights that you can pre charge with the sun and keep indoors and will remain charged for a good period of time , or you can also set up solar pannells on your roof from trusted contractors altho this can be a very expensive method , or if you want just a wide array of options type in on google : elictricity alternatives . hope this helps :)
G
2013-07-31 07:05:59 UTC
Bicycle with a dyno to power a small bulb to light a room. Hooked up to rechargable batteries.

You know if you found a scrap TV, the inside tube holds 1000's of volts. No idea how you would transfer that but it would require electrical safety and expertise.
J
2013-07-31 05:37:05 UTC
Have you ever heard of pedal power generators?



I had found several diy instructions and kits on this concept.



This concept is exactly as it sounds, an individual produces electricity through peddling depending on the effort put the amount of voltage changes.



By doing so they can power small appliances (i.e. lights, tv, fan etc) you could also do this to recharge batteries/cellphones.



Hope this helps
lwhite68
2013-07-31 03:49:41 UTC
Fire - e.g a match or lighter, maybe lite a candle with it if the lighter or match gets too hot to hold



Battery Powered - e.g Flashlights and Lanterns



Money - e.g Save $50 so if your powers out for too long you can afford a motel. They normally have generators to keep their lights on during time of need



Gas Powered - e.g generators

-- i know you said except generators in your post but I included it anyways in case someone else finds my answer after googling same question
Valerie
2013-07-31 03:15:08 UTC
There are lanterns that use 9 LED bulbs that shine for up to 100,000 hours (halogen) and it's cool to the touch. They are rather inexpensive around 12-14 dollars. This should light up a room and some have several settings from dim to bright. These run on batteries.
2013-07-31 03:00:30 UTC
Hmm this is a tough one. I would suggest rather than looking at cheap methods of electricity you look for sustainable methods such as utilizing a home solar panel power station to provide electricity. This means that you can use your homes electricity source when you have power and when you dont you will be able to run everything off the solar power.
K H
2013-08-02 13:22:56 UTC
Photovoltaics with battery backup. A Carnot heat engine to generate electrical power for appliances. Hurricane lamps and candles for light.
Tigerspaw357
2013-08-01 09:31:46 UTC
I thought my Aunt was Crazy - but next time you get bubble wrap do not throw it away - it will help to keep the HOT AIR OUT and the COLD AIR OUT and you can still see out of your window.



Just slightly wet your window and the bubble wrap will stick - worked so well this summer I went out and purchased a box of bubble wrap from Staples. Cut down on my engery bill and I did not use my A/C as much.



TRUST me it really works. We have gas heat which is expensive so we will keep the bubble wrap up and it actually looks very decorative.
Angel C
2013-07-31 10:15:21 UTC
If it is only for lights, then a battery operated light would do good or a dc light which would work with a 12v car battery too. If it is stronger electricity that you need then you either have to buy a generator, install a solar panel or a wind generator. all of theabove would cost $$$$.
2013-08-01 20:39:11 UTC
Do you mean "except" expensive generators?



There are some smallish solar chargers like this:



http://realgoods.com/shop/index.php/solio-bolt-solar-charger.html



And some slightly more powerful ones like what they have here:



http://www.goalzero.com/



but anything off-grid is going to cost, initially. I'd go with a power-pack like this if I had anyone dependent on medical equipment (cpap, oxygen)



http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/165//16:1/



This was recommended to me by a local alt-energy shop:



http://www.goalzero.com/shop/p/60/Escape-150-Adventure-Kit/1:2/



It can be charged from a wall or solar panel
?
2013-08-01 17:58:27 UTC
You know what you can do is make your own candle! first take a peanut butter jar(filled with P.B) then stick a piece of cloth I there and because of the oil it gives off enough light to read, play cards, wright! In Vietnam they didn't have electricity so they would do this!!
?
2013-07-31 12:40:13 UTC
You can use a generator to generate electricity. The generator has to be one that you power on your own. Or, you can use batteries, but you will need a charger. That's pretty much it. Other alternatives are gas, wind, water, and solar.
DrDave
2013-07-31 11:22:26 UTC
I can't believe all these inane answers. It's simple. You CANNOT temporarily use your existing lighting without a generator period. This is STILL the cheapest method. Secondly, if you're just asking about temporary lighting without paying much, you do as we always have. You use flashlights and/or candles. If you choose flashlights, you'll get a lot more battery bang for the buck with led flashlights.
Darren
2013-07-31 17:13:57 UTC
If you get an old style dynamo of a bike a wheel some fins a bit of engineering and allot off head scratching you can turn it into your very own mini windmill witch will ether power a light or will charge batteries to power a light.
2013-07-31 12:42:32 UTC
I asked myself this question a long time ago, "Is there an alternative to electrical energy?" Well yes, yes there is indeed. I would recommend fire but be VERY careful because it might burn the ones you love. In fact I can tell you in detail why you must be careful. You see I used fire to generate steam to turn a motor. Little did I know my dog was behind me, it's fluffy little tail caught fire and burnt the poor animal until it was a mere pile of ash and bone. I was very upset but then thought "Waste not want not" and so I dug right it to that smoky meal, its what Mr Cuddles would of wanted. Hope this helped :)
Chris C
2013-07-31 01:52:20 UTC
Buy a cogeneration heating system for instance by burning gas for hot water and heating some of the excess heat can be converted to electricity increasing the overall efficiency of the system. When you have a power cut it acts as a generator.
?
2013-07-31 10:35:13 UTC
Look on YouTube. There are some cool little DIY wind generators that you can make yourself. Other ideas you could use an old car battery, or a DIY solar cell. These to are on You Tube.

But of course it really depends on how much power you'll be needing. If you're wanting to run all your appliances you will need a generator or a bigger windmill.
Amy's Mom
2013-07-31 08:35:57 UTC
I have a couple of ideas you could try: here in Maine where I live (and probably most states) there are candles that are "wickless" (some are called "Scentsy Wickless Candles" and places like Walmart have generic

types of wickless candles.



Secondly, there are battery-operated "tap lights" and other battery-operated lights you can purchase at Home Depot, Lowes, and major retail department stores.



Good luck! I hope I've been able to help. Have a good day!
DM
2013-08-01 19:30:48 UTC
Daniel Strohl posted this in 2007. Solar panel from scrap wood and pop cans. It is on our summer "to do" list with our son. It was designed for a garage but I am certain you could use it alternatively for a part of your home. Love this thing. Just make time to read the updates. Lots of good additions.



http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2007/04/26/almost-free-garage-heat-just-drink-a-lot-of-soda/#more-3769
?
2013-07-31 03:06:20 UTC
Well, you could go outside and have a nice campfire. I don't know what else you could use to have electricity, but I always use candles and lanterns and stuff when my electric goes out. Personally, I like it better than electric lights. But that's just my opinion.
Giana B
2013-07-31 00:57:40 UTC
You can use a homemade solar light made at home. For many years ppl in other countries have relied on other source of light other than electricity. It's pretty simple and easy. You get a gallon of water purified then add two spoons of bleach live it out on the sun. You have a night light. Try it. you will see.
?
2013-07-31 11:13:47 UTC
How about keeping a few battery operated lanterns around. I have one in each room, in case of

a power failure - the 9 volt battery kind. They've come in really handy during blackouts and

power outages, not to mention earthquakes when they happen (tho that is comparatively rare).

You can also keep a propane powered camping stove or burner on hand in the kitchen.
2013-08-01 11:07:44 UTC
Go can go total solar in the $50 to $75 thousand range, and never have to go on the grid. This can be done in new construction. Or you can have enough for stove, fridge and tv a lot cheaper.
grainsprout
2013-07-31 21:02:58 UTC
A shake weight style flashlight. Seriously, just shake the flashlight and it will light up for about 45 minutes. Get about 5 of them.
Emily M
2013-07-31 11:23:48 UTC
If you expect that the answer will be generators, you are correct. Some are more expensive than others. See example at link below.
johnnycdepp1963
2013-07-31 09:13:05 UTC
It may not necessarily light the whole house but I have a flashlight that doesn't run on batteries, therefore it will never die. All you do is pump it a few times with your hand and it works for a long period of time. Perhaps you can find something bigger than a flashlight but still along that same line. It that fails, candles work for long periods of time and make your house smell good at the same time.
?
2013-07-31 08:48:55 UTC
There are some ways to create electricity as:

1- The battery: Which will supply electricity for you for some hours.

2- The Electric motors which will create electricity by burning fuels like gas.

3- Photocells which attract light in day and turn it out to the electricity and preserves them for future uses.
2013-07-31 00:03:36 UTC
Solar energy is a cheap alternative for normal electricity, it comes in various ways, so search the web for it. There are complete installations, but there are also things like solar lights and solar flashlights and even solar stuff to load your mobile, ipod or tablet. Of course you need sun in your area if you want to be able to use this.
Skyscorcher5
2013-07-31 12:10:44 UTC
What my dad did was have 4 Large solar Panels on the roof connected to 8 Car batteries which was enough power to Fridge, Tv, computer, lights and whatever else we needed whenever the power was out. (bad neiborhood power went out a lot
2013-07-31 08:34:16 UTC
I have an old fashined stationary bicycle with a rotating wheel. I just put an dynamo at the side which makes a flashlight (torch) light up. As long as I cycle there is light (good for reading).



Otherwise oil lamps work pretty well.
2013-08-02 09:38:14 UTC
Combustible Lemons made out by Aperture Science and funded by Cave Johnson.
suziesmokey
2013-08-01 18:13:15 UTC
For a quick fix, try those outside solar lights. They only cost 2 bucks and the sun recharges them.
Insane Wayne
2013-07-31 10:23:00 UTC
depending on where you live try a wind powered generator

usually used along with solar cells to be completely off the grid

solar cells often are set to make 12vDC power, power stored in 12vDC batteries, the power is then converted to 120vAC

larger home use wind generators make 3 phase 240vAC the same as what the power company pump into your house.

smaller homemade wind generators are made from converting car alternators, make 12vDC, and are easy to use with solar cells. if youre able to use a lot of 12vDC stuff this system would work well
2013-07-31 01:30:50 UTC
You could use a Candle for light or, lantern, flashlight, Natural light (For day time), etc. For warmth, a blanket, sun (again if it's light out). Or if it's hot, go outside, one of those battery powered fans, paper fan. For food, buy food at a deli, salads, fruit, stuff that doesn't need to be cooked. Or you could just go to A friend/family's house :D.



-Nicki
Pablo
2013-07-31 09:42:47 UTC
Wind , Water, Sun all the solutions cost a bunch of money for the hardware. If you have natural gas you can buy a generator that could be useful but that also cost thousands.

Other answers have suggested old school methods maybe you should just move to a place that has power already.
?
2013-07-31 06:26:32 UTC
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?
2013-07-31 19:09:57 UTC
In my opinion, you should be able to get by perfectly fine without using electricity. You can use a flashlight or battery-powered lantern or candles or let some light in through your windows. When our power goes out we mainly use the light that naturally comes in through our windows, we use camp stoves to cook, and we use a kerosene heater for heat if necessary.
?
2013-07-31 13:01:54 UTC
Tea Candles
2013-08-01 19:56:24 UTC
Fore more than a 1,000 years before Electricity was invented they used Candles they do sell them at your Local store
2013-08-01 08:36:47 UTC
You could buy you a lot of candles or a battery operated lamp if its warm and nice out and you live in country you can always camp out and just build you a fire if you have a fire place in your home you could make ya a fire inside also some flashlights if you have children you can buy them some dream lites they are battery operated and awesome got my kid one lol
2013-07-31 08:14:17 UTC
1*Use candles for light.



2*Take out books or board games.



3*Make a fire for heat and more light.



4*cook food from fire E.G. Marshmellows, Sausages, Beans.



5*Draw near the candle light if bored.



6*Wait for candle wax to melt from candles around you and pour the wax in a plastic disposable cup. When the cup is filled to a good height wait for the wax to harden, rip the sides of the plastic cup until there is a cylindar shape of wax in your hands, then poke a hole in the top of the candle wax shape with a pin or something sharp. Then insert a candlestick. Tadah! you made your own candle.



Hope i helped (^_^)
Rodolfo
2013-07-31 05:28:27 UTC
Candles, the second best thing since Mother Nature displayed electricity to mankind...
Hombre Sin Nombre AKA Oggmeista
2013-08-01 04:30:02 UTC
Lights where? bicycle? car? home?....as a pretty decent solution my suggestion would be solar power fitting panels onto the frame roof body etc would provide decent flow of energy free and with no carbon footprint
2013-07-31 10:05:39 UTC
If your lights shut off abruptly you can use candles as a stationary light source or a flashlight for a portable light source. It is helpful to keep candles and flashlights around in case weather or something else causes your lights to shut off.
?
2013-07-31 09:55:31 UTC
a) short-term = an inverter installation connected to batteries. During the time you have power supply, these batteries get charged, and when there is no power supply, the inverter takes over, and gives you adequate power depending on its capacity.

b) You can install a wind generator

c) in combination, you can also add a solar power supply.

d) for washing clothes, you can actually have a washing machine connected to a bicycle too. You can get the exercise, and get the clothes washed.
2013-07-31 08:00:51 UTC
Use battery powered everything. Get lanterns, flashlights, dvd players, music, etc, all battery powered and be prepared with batteries before you need them. Cell phones and computers can charge in a vehicle. So can rechargeable batteries. Get a small propane grill for cooking.

Also, candles. Coolers for perishables. Keep ice packs in the freezer for emergency refrigeration in the cooler.
?
2013-07-31 05:40:58 UTC
Power
Gary Crant
2013-07-31 03:59:40 UTC
Calor Gas will give you energy for lighting, cooking, and warmth, can't think of anything other than a generator from which to run radios TV's and the like.
2013-08-02 06:24:23 UTC
candle is good. it only lights up a little area but if you buy the one which smells nice, your house or where ever your living will smell nice. plus depending on the colour of the candle, the room colour or the image would change.
?
2013-08-02 01:26:03 UTC
when lights go out we use glow sticks.. get them at the dollar stores.. it is better than having dangerous candles and some seem to last for hours.. they help lead the way to/from rooms and can even let you do basic reading if you have enough.
?
2013-08-01 21:32:50 UTC
What you need is a natural gas refrigerator. There are some that will automatically switch from electric to gas, when it happens. I'm sending you a link to "Survel" They are the masters of gas refrigeration.
Juan Duran
2013-08-01 08:49:07 UTC
There's many alternatives but most are costly. I think a generator is the cheapest way to go.



my tumblr is www.bagofmoneyjuan.tumblr.com I follow back
willywonked
2013-07-31 10:37:33 UTC
If your lights shut off what can you use to have electricity? Im going to go out on a limb here and say just be cause you have no light doesn't mean you don't have electricity. You might try flipping the switch. If by chance that doesn't work you might consider putting yo "err" in yo momma name.... IM JUST SAYIN...
2013-07-31 09:44:36 UTC
You can power things with batteries.



You can also use alternatives of things that use electricity to serve some purpose.



Fire can be used for light, cooking, and warmth.



Blankets can be hung over windows and doors for better insulation.



Music, board games, and music can be used for entertainment.
2015-02-19 13:58:43 UTC
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There is enough variety of projects in here, big and small, intricate and simple, and you can pick out new ones as you progress in your woodworking abilities.

It’s a great feeling knowing you made something by hand. It’s always fun to show off your craftsmanship, and ladies love it too!
2013-08-02 14:40:40 UTC
the alternative way you can used electricity is you bought motor battery you bought filed coil and rotor then you fine generator houseing after this you contact coil rewinder to build it together then after finishing you don,t need fuel or electrici
2013-08-01 22:01:07 UTC
Candle lights & Lamps
?
2013-08-01 20:57:36 UTC
sounds weird but you could use a potato, as for some reason they have an electric charge. the acient eygpitons used a vinegar solition to power their early light bulbs,



look up the acient battery, its from iran or iraq one of them, a real acient batter was discovered! using acid things like vinegar
?
2013-07-31 11:15:30 UTC
would have flashlights and or camping lights on hand. Candles are ok but put off heat. We have kerosene lamps and the stock pile of white kerosene on hand. We can light our home for a few weeks.
?
2013-07-31 09:40:13 UTC
Yourself or your kids by pedaling a bicycle powered electric generator and use rechargeable batteries for night storage.



A diesel generator can be converted to burn all sorts of liquids (cooking oils, etc.) to generate electricity.
?
2013-07-31 07:05:16 UTC
Schumacher makes a Jump starter, meant to jump a vehicle's dead battery, but it also has outlet plugs, usb and cigarette lighter ports. you can run lights, small appliances, etc, for hours. the best unit costs $100 but there are a fewer cheaper models. only problem is, the unit has to be plugged in and charged first before using...so you have to think about that. charge it at a friends house first maybe?



http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher-XP2260-6-in-1-Jump-Starter/15140205
beckconnie63
2013-07-31 06:12:40 UTC
Solar Panels
Jim
2013-07-31 03:47:04 UTC
get a bicycle and put the chain around a car alternator connected to a battery. Once the battery is charged use an inverter to power your telly
?
2013-07-30 23:55:07 UTC
Solar lights ..
?
2013-07-30 23:20:08 UTC
Well if our lights go out because the elecricity goes out.....hhhmmmm, ever hear of a little thing called a "flashlight?" How about this really old invention called a "candle?" Keep in mind, that you will have light again, just as soon as day breaks! In the words of Rosanne, you'll have light again just as soon as the earth rolls back around towards the sun!



To use other devices, maybe you could use something called "batteries" that would help the devices to still work. I don't know....these are just what I would try. Or maybe just go over a friends house and use all of their items until daybreak. LOL!!!
John W
2013-07-30 22:21:45 UTC
The generators also come in tri-fuel versions for the same price as the gasoline versions, the difference being that they have a gas fitting to the intake manifold so you can run it on natural gas, propane or gasoline. When running on natural gas, it can be relatively inexpensive. For most power outages, the only concern is the refrigerator and you can often run that off a battery powered inverter for the duration of a power outage. Of course, in hot summer weather, you may want air conditioning, there a generator is your least expensive route.



Mind you, if you are having problems making your electricity payments, you have a problem more serious than lights.
Texas
2013-07-30 21:06:19 UTC
Pedal or Hand power generator.



And if you are laughing, seriously you can easily generate enough power to keep cell phones and iPods charged, and there are fairly cheap portable ones.
sophieb
2013-07-30 20:39:31 UTC
I have a plastic candle with a lightbulb on the end and inside I put batteries. You can also use a lantern with an led bulb in there and battery run. I have 3 battery fans each cost me $25 several years ago. They don't have a lot of power but are supposed to run 72 hours. There are small fans that you attach to your car's dashboard that blows air into your face (battery run). I'm not electrically inclined but if you are maybe you can search out to see if a car's battery could be used to power a fan in one room. Here we'd eat what we've stored up like from cans or packages and have water in bottles refrigerated already and water filled plastic bottles in the freezer so that might protect some food that was in the refrigerator. Here our home/apartment insurance could cover the loss of food in the refrigerator if the electricity goes out but you'd have to specifically ask for that kind of coverage. Generators are somewhat expensive here but lots of homes have them; they require gasoline I think and things are so dry that it's scary, but because you have to breathe then perhaps a community center in your area would have a generator and people would gather there for a while till the electricity returns. Or maybe a group of homes could get together and buy a generator and everyone go stay in that person's home till the electricity is back again. Remember that generators are easily stolen so maybe would be good if you lock up your home and go to a place where others are congregating. Be careful on the roads though. So maybe determine one place on the block where your home is located. Here in some places there are large generators that kick in that keep the electricity on for several blocks of homes. We used to use candles but in some places where it's dry or where you have kids or animals that could kick over the candle that might be dangerous.
2013-07-30 19:47:13 UTC
a small cheap generator. If your power goes out, use it for necessities, like the refrigerator. During a power outage, call your power supply company and report it. They will respond in enough time for you to be safe.



Amish people already lie that life.

Other power sources are wind and water, such as windmills and turbines.
?
2013-07-30 19:37:27 UTC
fire flies. jk. self made alkaline battery.
ExploringLife
2013-07-30 19:34:31 UTC
There seems to be some confusion, next time if you include what you need electricity for, it will help. I did pick up on the "expense" part, so a lot of the answers that offer solar equipment won't fit your request. true?

I'm assuming your needs are: light, cooking, heat, news

1. Least expense:

Light: least expense would be to create your own lamp using cooking oil

http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-oil-lamp.html

Candles keep their charge forever.

I have a AA battery flashlight with headband and the top comes off to convert it to an area light. LED versions have the battery last longer, so as long as you have batteries, you have light. When you do have money, a solar battery charger is a good idea.

I also have a multipurpose radio/flashlight that has a solar charger and handcrank for when there isn't a sun.

If you have a fireplace, then stocking some wood will give you most of the necessities, building a small fire in the backyard (check with the fire dept) will also help.

2. With a small amount of money, you can buy a Coleman stove and lamp. Buy the versions that burn unleaded gas.

3. Heating a home is the biggest issue, but more important is keeping you and your family warm enough not to freeze. You probably won't be able to heat your home enough, unless you have wood and fireplace insert. Fireplaces can also be convert to burn natural gas, these can work when the power is out provided they do not depend on an electric fan, check with professionals for this functionality. The basic thing to do is keep enough warm clothes and bedding so even if you don't have heat, you will all survive. You may need to let the water run slowly to keep the pipes from freezing.

Hope it helps, ask more questions with more details if you need something else. Thanks

Search: how to survive without electricity
cornhuskerboy2003
2013-07-30 18:20:26 UTC
You can use a lot of things. Like a solar panel on the roof to provide electricity as well as a wind Mill. Those are popular and you can find ways of making them without buying high cost from the manufactures too.
USAFisnumber1
2013-07-30 18:15:35 UTC
You can run low voltage LEDs off the phone line.
chris
2013-07-30 17:38:04 UTC
Solar power is your only option, I recommend Goalzero solar products

http://www.goalzero.com/
Typhani
2013-07-30 17:09:08 UTC
Here is a link. solar battery chargers on amazon. hope that helps u.



http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=solar+battery+charger&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Asolar+battery+charger
LondonFellow
2013-07-31 15:13:42 UTC
Run to the shop and buy some sort of flammable liquid, start pouring from the door into everyone of your rooms light a match at the front door, then bam, you have a light in every room of your home
fernando300
2013-07-30 23:22:42 UTC
It depends on what you want to power. If it is a computer, internet modem or a LED light you can use a UPS ( uninterruptable power supply). You can buy these at Fry's, Best Buy or Radio Shack for less than $50.
2013-07-30 23:08:58 UTC
My vibrator.
europamoon100
2013-07-30 21:37:11 UTC
Golly: you have never hear of batteries, flashlights, or candles?
Shale
2013-07-30 21:27:16 UTC
Candlelight
?
2013-07-30 21:24:31 UTC
a match,some candles and your set lol
newlifehelp
2013-07-30 20:40:47 UTC
Hi please use emergency lights this is handy and can light up a room n u can carry it where ever u need it too and if u know u can leave it on and plug in once power goes off it lights by itself and again when power comes back it gets switched off if its for your comps then u have to get a small UPS.
2013-07-30 20:36:54 UTC
you could always just catch your house on fire..... you would have plenty of light
inconsolate61
2013-07-30 19:50:29 UTC
A couple backup UPS power supplies would be the common answer. Depending on the wattage and duration, they can keep a few critical items under power for a time. notably, a pc and some lighting, for instance. Some sell for as little as 60 dollars, bigger ones, more. Going with small solar, well, such solutions, are iffy or expensive (more than a generator) unless 12 volt output max is good enough for you. A UPS will power things that uses a 110/ 60 cycle current safely, for a time. There's no magic bullet for pocket cash. Some smaller generators go for under a couple hundred dollars and can operate night and day as long as you supply fuel. As an ALTERNATIVE TO electricity, there is always fire, which provides heat, and light, allows cooking, and little or no special equipment, I suppose. Kenetic power can be had from running water, some sump pumps operate on this principle, as do cider mills, ect. But somehow, I don't think this is what you mean, unless the question is theoretical or philosophical in nature. .
Michael
2013-07-30 19:50:28 UTC
coal

wind

water

nuclear
Mandalorian
2013-07-30 19:39:05 UTC
You could set up an apparatus to collect static electricity then run around on the carpet in your socks.
Natalie
2013-07-30 19:34:27 UTC
You will be surprised at what burns.

Believe it or not, things like crayons and oranges burn for a good thirty minutes to an hour!

Now we finally have use for the white crayon! Here are some tutorials to show you how! These are all common household items! very useful



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91jEgVjV6Gs



http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_488977&feature=iv&src_vid=91jEgVjV6Gs&v=qozO6i-wHa4



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YJgdOFYtj8



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr6GSw6ynS4





Also, if you take a gallon water jug and a head lamp and turn the head lamp to face into the water jug, you get a very nice bright glow! works like a charm!



p.s there has to be water in the jug
J-baby
2013-07-30 19:33:24 UTC
You can actually burn animal fat...If you have any lol.
my_alias_id
2013-07-30 19:20:44 UTC
There are plenty of battery backup systems for computers that use standard wall plugs. On Amazon, the price starts at $60 and goes on up. They will work on other devices besides computers, so if the power goes out, your lamp, TV, or computer will still function for a little while.
Jeremy
2013-07-30 17:28:21 UTC
Solar Power
Assahola
2013-07-30 17:06:24 UTC
Another battery With a isolater switch so the alternator can actually be switched From battery to batter Campers and RV's used set ups like that for years and still do Now since you failed to specify What exactly You can also get a solar battery charger Pre wired ready to go or plug -n- play And then go get a inverter The bigger it is The more drain on the battery also get the biggest solar charger you can Also a company called harbor freight ( do not Buy tools Or be very careful what you buy all of there tools Are sub standard from china But they sell a bunch of other junk too and a 145 watt solar panel kit for charging battery's and other LIGHT duty things ( i use on for my cabin deep in the sticks) There not super quality But priced just right enough to not care too much when they do fail For the most part all you need are battery(s) also the better quality battery the better results Cheap battery's are just that cheap so there you go i threw in two answers cause i was unsure exactly what you meant as far as application There is no other alternative for electricity Well wait there is just 1 actually Don't use electric gadgets Solar and storing that power it generates in a quality deep cycle battery is really the "other alternative" there is that's reliable
Akbar
2013-07-30 11:02:20 UTC
Use cfl lamp
?
2013-07-31 02:22:50 UTC
That actually depends on the level of energy you need. If your need confines to a handy equipment you can just use your bicycle and a rubber stripe and round the way through cycle. Using this mechanical energy you can run your tool.
2013-07-30 23:04:00 UTC
candles for a little while
TeamPlayer
2013-07-30 22:39:27 UTC
If I can rephrase, I understand you to be asking if the electric power to you house from the utility company turns off, what can you do to obtain some 110-120V AC power for a while (to run a television or PC as an example).



You could turn on your car and use the electricity it generates. You will need to buy a device called an 'inverter' that converts the type of electricity from the car 12V DC to the typical house electricity 110-120V AC. You plug the device into your car's cigarette lighter or power port, and plug your appliance into a standard house-type outlet on the inverter. You will be able to have enough electricity power for 1 or 2 medium use appliances.
?
2013-07-30 22:13:05 UTC
Please consult an Amish person!
2013-07-30 21:50:30 UTC
Glow Stick and Sparklers
?
2013-07-30 21:22:13 UTC
1- wind turbine

2-solar panel

3-magnet motor generator (not yet in market)
?
2013-07-30 21:21:29 UTC
Glow in the dark sticks that are given with the Popsicles! :)
Layal
2013-07-30 19:43:56 UTC
candles?
Gloria A
2013-07-30 19:42:01 UTC
candles, they sell some lamps that works with battery, check K-mark.
2013-07-30 19:37:32 UTC
Candles.
newportmdgreen
2013-07-30 19:19:36 UTC
There are hundreds of ways to generate energy. All of which would be less practical than paying your bill.



My favorite is the converted exercise bike or some kind of crank. That way you can produce as much as you need, store it and distribute it.



Involves moving a magnet around a copper coil. 3rd grade science bro.
?
2013-07-30 19:11:25 UTC
Candles.

Flashlights.

Our lord and savior jesus christ.
?
2013-07-30 18:52:58 UTC
i think you can use american Amish
Umair Ulhaque
2013-07-30 18:38:33 UTC
You can go for a UPS.. it is uninterruptible power supply system which gives two to three hours of power backup specially if you have energy saver bulbs and you can even power a couple of room fans. And finally it comes approx in half price of the generator.
?
2013-07-30 18:16:22 UTC
Batteries or solar power
Dare Darling
2013-07-30 17:51:12 UTC
Use solar plate for lights, If you need more electricity then you must have to for mini generators. Or keeping inverter is another idea. but all this things costs you a lot.
Creation
2013-07-30 22:47:23 UTC
battery + inverter
2013-07-30 22:07:18 UTC
You can use IPS (Instant Power Supply). That is cost efficient and noise less. also environment friendly. You can click this link for details http://www.rahimafrooz.com/Default.aspx . To discuss with me for more click http://www.chatcat.net/MyClub.aspx?Club=Toms%20heart
2013-07-30 21:55:57 UTC
I like using the power of gravity the most !



http://venturebeat.com/2012/12/26/this-5-lamp-is-powered-by-gravity-and-just-destroyed-its-funding-target-on-indiegogo/
2013-07-30 21:16:41 UTC
don't know how it was done but in a recent catastrophe a few people were using their automobile to provide electricity. Might want to look into that.
?
2013-07-30 21:12:55 UTC
rub your hands
Erin
2013-07-30 21:01:31 UTC
Solar cells convert energy from the sun into electricity. Some envision using it as a primary energy source in the future, but scientists have not yet figured out how to get enough energy out of the process to rival fossil fuels. People use solar energy for water heating, cooking food, powering satellites and many other localized uses.
?
2013-07-30 21:00:18 UTC
inverter

(and a ups for a lamp or 2)



if you don't have solar or wind power previously stored, the only inexpensive way is to have a powerful inverter, and a running vehicle.



it won't be able to power your whole house, but it could get you some lights/small appliances.



of course, you've got a running vehicle sitting outside your house tempting the dishonest, or you're building carbon monoxide in the garage, but if you only use the lights/appliances in intervals, it sure would beat sitting continuously in total darkness, and you could have a grilled cheese sandwich from that electric skillet.
marys.momma
2013-07-30 20:54:56 UTC
During power outages, some people have rigged up a bicycle on a stand, with a belt on the wheel, to run a small generator by pedaling.



Some rechargeable batteries can be charged up with such an apparatus.



Cooking can be accomplished with a solar stove. Various types are possible, ranging from a deep reflector that heats a black-surfaced pot, to a parabolic reflector made from a sheet of aluminum foil and a long single or double wire, suitable for cooking sausages, long, narrow breads or long vegetables.



Then there are always candles, oil lamps, or battery-powered lanterns if you need light.



You may be out of luck if you want to run a plug-in computer or other electronic equipment. Most of them require "clean AC power" of a particular frequency and voltage. You wouldn't get that with a bicycle generator. If you have a laptop or tablet computer, keep its battery charged and don't use it much during a power outage.
?
2013-07-30 20:10:01 UTC
Best thing to use are the little solar lights that people use along the sidewalks and etc, to light their path. They soak up sun all day and illuminate the entire night ling. It won't help you right now but, get some for the future and then if needed, gather them up in a bucket and bring them in and you'll have light for the entire night. Sorry, I couldn't help with the immediate need. Sherry
?
2013-07-30 20:07:37 UTC
Candles or lanterns that run on battery power. A propane camp stove for cooking. And if you have water pressure, cold showers.
2013-07-30 20:05:08 UTC
big candles and flash lights
2013-07-30 19:47:14 UTC
Cow **** is always reliable when it comes to alternative energy sources. Make sure to obtain the feces from various locations near Europe as the samples there prove to be very effective. Make sure you rub the poop on to a light bulb and heat it up for around 30 minutes.
?
2013-07-30 19:37:40 UTC
candles and flashlights are all you need! :)
2013-07-30 19:36:58 UTC
A Potato
PinkyMonkey
2013-07-30 18:54:26 UTC
Our solar system's main power source is electricity because of moving charged particles. The sun is really the source of it all. In other solar system, there are different sources of energy that the central star provides such as nuclear and other energy sources that we cannot even begin to imagine. But on Earth, electricity can be harnessed in multiple ways from the sun! Such include:

1. Solar Panels (and solar-powered lamps which you can leave in the sun 24/7 to literally grab electricity from the sun's rays).

2. Batteries come with a certain amount of volts which is an amount of electricity. You can put batteries in lamps for periods of time to produce different types of light like fluorescence, etc.

3. Like you said, generators, almost like humongous batteries. You can be like olden times (100s of years ago) and build a whole system of a water/wind-flowing generator LOL (though it's hardly as efficient as an expensive self-generator). But an expensive generator will be a source of electricity for everything you plug into the outlets.
?
2013-07-30 18:36:02 UTC
A battery back up system works well. Gel cell batteries and a 4,000 watt inverter. Or if you want to lower your bill, get solar panels installed. And if you are where it is windy, a small 2,500 watt wind generator would be extremely helpful with minimum expense.
Tom B
2013-07-30 18:17:49 UTC
If you have a land line AKA a home phone you can tap into that. It is low voltage so you will want to create a light system before you need it. Also it won't cost anything to use it. You can also use a car battery with an converter to charge a lap top or cell phone. If your really worried about it you can get a small set of solor panels for less than a hundered dollors at Harbor freight it won't do much more than power a few lights and keep a lap top going but you will have a connection to the outside world
2013-07-30 18:10:55 UTC
Battery powered or charged flashlights and lanterns- you can also use anything that (safely) uses fire, or you can get a flashlight app on most phones, usually for free or only a few bucks.
gunner
2013-07-30 18:06:11 UTC
What does this mean ? I would say hook a car alternator to a bike and make your own power
?
2013-07-30 17:44:33 UTC
Unless you have a large bank of storage batteries or a solar array or a wind-powered generator - all of which cost a significant chunk of change - you'll have to have a gas powered generator or do without electricity.
2013-07-30 23:59:54 UTC
if you go kill yourself a whale you can make lamp oil from it's blubber
?
2013-07-30 23:38:04 UTC
rechargeable or battery
?
2013-07-30 23:18:23 UTC
try solar lamps..they're THE best!
2013-07-30 21:32:35 UTC
You can use Candles, Solar Charger Lights or fuel lamps
2013-07-30 21:24:46 UTC
Light a crayon and it will burn for half an hour.
2013-07-30 21:19:11 UTC
Run a cord from a park or your neighbor's? You say "a little while"...how long? There are some emergency candles that burn an extended time. There are self-charging flashlights that have built in solar panels. There are also small solar battery chargers to use with Ni-Cad batteries.
Sirena
2013-07-30 21:08:09 UTC
Candles, Gas or battery lanterns, battery operated candles, flash lights (a must) , solar panels, home made battery circuit with battery and lightbulb,your laptop/ computer, or any other source of objects that can produce light when there is a blackout.
george nash
2013-07-30 20:36:54 UTC
Have you considered a propane lantern. We use them for camping. I am assuming electricity is off in the whole neighborhood For cooking a use a propane powered camp stove.
2013-07-30 20:31:17 UTC
call an electirtion!
neonstring
2013-07-30 19:09:47 UTC
You could get an emergency jump starter thing and a voltage inverter. The jump starter thing is basically a car battery in a plastic enclosure, with two clamps, and you can use it to jump start a car with a low battery. If you google "emergency jump starter" you will see a ton of them. I think mine was about 40 bucks when I got it. It has a cigarette lighter plug on it. And you can plug in a voltage inverter (I got mine at Radio Shack) which turns the 12VDC into 110VAC. So you can plug electrical appliances into them. It wouldn't be enough power to run a microwave or a refrigerator, but you could power a computer for awhile I would think. Mine also has a built-in white LED, in case light would come in handy.
NoOne To Know
2013-07-30 19:06:36 UTC
All the answers sound helpful, but how do you plan to spent.



Is your power cut off because of unpaid light bill if so have a cooler had some ice and try not to open your freezer too often and use a lamps or the power flashlight but be careful with the oil/gas lamp or candles
2013-07-30 18:46:25 UTC
Classic Candles
?
2013-07-30 18:37:48 UTC
Use sollar since it is cheaper and environment friendly.
?
2013-07-30 18:25:22 UTC
This past spring I purchased a few large solar lights for my outside. I brought one into the house one day to see if it was as strong as it shows outside. It worked as well as a flash light. On a nice sunny day my solar lights can last up to 6 hours in the dark.



If we lose electricity in the near future. I may consider taking my solar lights inside the house and outside during the day.
2013-07-30 18:06:08 UTC
Chakra
Greg
2013-07-30 17:42:15 UTC
Drugs
f100_supersabre
2013-07-30 17:39:06 UTC
Set up battery charger(s) permanently on, a few storage batteries, (to give you several hours/days power,) and an inverter large enough to handle required duties such as refrigerator and a few lights.



THEN



When you lose power, simply run extension cords for refrigerator and the lights from the inverter.



Note that 10-30 amp chargers are not very expensive BUT batteries run about 100+ each and you can figure about 4 hours max run time per battery; and an inverter big enough to handle starting currents from a refrigerator will be in the area of 2000+ watts and run between 150-200.

You want a TRUE sine inverter if running a refrigerator.



I would suggest a direct connection EXCEPT that the required transfer switches are VERY expensive and MUST be installed by a licensed electrician to be legal.
Max Schnell
2013-07-30 17:39:05 UTC
LED lanterns will go 30 hours or so on a set of D cell batteries. I also have an LED flashlight that runs hundreds of hours on a set of 9 AAA cells.
o247o
2013-07-30 23:43:16 UTC
A POTATO
2013-07-30 23:36:27 UTC
Get some 3A Battery, coppers, small bulb, switch......................And out of these materials, you could make circuit









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?
2013-07-30 23:28:31 UTC
Go old fashion and use candles!
?
2013-07-30 22:52:39 UTC
Various other options are available:





  • Solar





  • Solar





  • Bio-gas



?
2013-07-30 22:50:39 UTC
An old car alternator attached to a windmill or bicycle which will be attached to several 12v storage batteries. It really works! Old car batteries work fine as long as they have not been frozen. And an alternator should cost about $5 from a junkyard.
samantha
2013-07-30 21:51:16 UTC
Well I grew up in the days when that could happen...and candles are the obvious source...although

now you can guy lanterns run on batteries, push on lights on the wall that also have batteries,

plug in emergency lights, etc...so you have a lot of choices if you think ahead.



I live where storms can put out your electricity for several hours, so I have emergency lanterns

ready to use, candles to sit around...but still need to get some more easy to use items.

Always have a good flashlight handy to use to find anything you may have to look for.



And of course, be careful with candles...I have the large wide ones which last a very long time.

Just be sure they are where children, etc. can't get to them.
?
2013-07-30 21:26:43 UTC
Solar panel and LED lights.
2013-07-30 21:17:44 UTC
use glow sticks you can put 3 or 4 in a room and it will give you light for two hours just snap and shake them you can get them at any camping store.
2013-07-30 21:16:01 UTC
if there is a street light nearby run an extension from it. dig a small trench to hide the cable
2013-07-30 21:03:04 UTC
You can use an invertor/inverter it's like a battery thing that charges when you have power and it changes redirects it current as an alternative for your main. It can probably power a room or two rooms in your house for like a few hours. It's pretty useful. The problem with solar panels is that they get power only in the day. Wind powered stuff only when wind is available. But electricity, electricity is available for a long times. When your power does go out, you the other sources are not dependable. But electricity stored in an invertor/inverter battery thingamajig is. Personally, my uncle in India uses one and other people just loose power but we always have power at least in one room.
2013-07-30 20:20:44 UTC
get lots of batteries ...candles matches start chopping down trees building fires etc...
New York Doll
2013-07-30 20:07:12 UTC
Well Jason,if its just for a short while you could get a heap of candles and a heap of batteries for radio and torch.That happened to me once and we enjoyed the experiment so much-you know,no tv but we did have gas for hot water and stove for cooking but yeah,it was fun for a little while that we were in no hurry to get it back on.
AlliJay
2013-07-30 20:03:51 UTC
a lot of Candles.
MrPanda72
2013-07-30 18:51:01 UTC
Car battery and a power inverter as many 12V car batteries you want hooked up in parallel.
hunnybunny2k6
2013-07-30 17:44:40 UTC
You can explain your situation to a nearby neighbor and see if you give them about 20 bucks or so if they will allow you to use an extension cord from their home to yours. This is generally not accepted because it can be very dangerous and be a fire hazard so I would not do this for an extended period of time.
Daniella Young
2013-07-30 17:38:38 UTC
you can't really use anything to like give you back the electricity, but you can like use your phone to see where you're going, a computer screen, flashlight, and if none of that really does it, you have to do candles. Sorry hope that helped!! :)
mark
2013-07-30 12:49:09 UTC
that picture of the spooky eye to make you and your overweight terrier run faster on your electricity-generating garage treadmill with storage battery capacity to save every bit of that extra effort
kong
2013-07-30 10:55:33 UTC
how about an expensive battery
desertgirl
2013-08-01 07:06:39 UTC
Sunlight, candles, gas lamp, electricity at a friend's or relatives home.
?
2013-07-31 09:00:32 UTC
Well, there's inexpensive generators for ~200 (look up "generator" on amazon, and set price to under 200)



You can also buy a power inventor for ~30 (hooks up to a standerd car battery)



If your in an area in the middle of nowhere, I suggest getting a qoute for a large natural gas generator (EXPANSIVE)
2013-07-31 13:14:26 UTC
When I was young we used to use a Coleman Gas Lantern (for camping). It would provide a lot of light for a long time and it was safe. Check it out.
?
2013-07-31 03:49:06 UTC
You can use solar energy because now this is available: it uses fuels, the sun, that can easily replaced so it will not run out soon. Also it costs you less if you have a solar powered house because your house is the one producing it
2013-08-02 08:54:54 UTC
candles? not creative enough. see this video:



There's a guy on you tube who uses an upturned jar, some batteries, crocodile clips and some graphite mechanical pencil refill sticks to make a "light bulb"
tomthefishman
2013-08-01 09:44:16 UTC
I once saw a YouTube video with a solution to this - the man in it hooked something up to his landline phone socket. Have a look :)
2013-08-01 06:33:55 UTC
you should used solar pannel because it never end and gives always light .it only a one source which never split off.from solar pannel you can store the the energy to light in any time any type .
2013-08-02 18:30:01 UTC
Solar power
Abbas
2013-08-02 04:48:46 UTC
solar power that charges a 12v battery then you have 24hr electricity or wind power or if your dumb you can just light a candle
krish
2013-08-01 00:30:46 UTC
oh dude, do u expect expensive generators!! or u wanted something except expensive generators!!!

write your question correctly so that no one will misunderstand what u mean to say!!
The Postulator
2013-07-31 10:41:21 UTC
Candles and flashlight will provide some light.



Make use of battery powered devices. Or do the hamster run.
Tapestry6
2013-07-31 06:31:08 UTC
I keep candles with matches, flashlights and lanterns, some you can hand crank so you always keep it lit. Lanterns work really good when you are reading we have both battery and hand crank and we

get power outage a lot in California.
2013-08-01 13:20:59 UTC
UPS (uninterruptible power supply). Can find cheap ones with a couple of integrated plugs sockets.
2013-08-01 05:40:51 UTC
Take a bottle with kerozine ! Put a hole on the top, Insert a thick cotton thread with that top outside.



Fire itttttt !!
▐▀▀▀▀▌ David ▐▄▄▄▄▌
2013-07-31 12:07:14 UTC
Power Bank

You can use it to light a flashlight or small bulb. Connect it with modified USB cable.

Or you can use SWAT Flashlight



Check it out!
Idanre Magus
2013-07-31 10:49:02 UTC
By "an Alternative to Electricity," I take it you mean MAINS SUPPLIED Electricity.



There are PLENTY of Alternatives.



1. There is a thermionic generator that converts heat into electricity quietly.

A model I saw advertized delivered 700 Watts, powered by Natural Gas, Propane or Butane.



2. Generators are really not all that expensive, depending on how much electricity you really need.

Low wattage LED lights really make them go further.



3. Solar cells are really overrated- you will pay through the nose for so little a return.

You need a large area to get anything useful If you live in an overcast area, you will be so screwed.



4. If you are fortunate to live by a stream or a river, you can get a water-wheel.



5. If you are fortunate to live in a windy area, you can get a windmill.



6. In any event, you will have to invest in "Deep-Cycle" Batteries (which can be run right down, and charged back up, many times, without damaging their plates, as will happen with ordinary car batteries.) Whatever option you use, you can store power for emergency use, more or less indefinitely.



These options are reasonable and available in any civilized society.



If you can just get in touch with your inner Mad Scientist (everybody has a mad Scientist in them- its just that they don't always come to the Phone!) there are a few scary options, which Scientists who want to keep their jobs swear up and down do not work, but some crackpots swear do.



7. Water Fuel: Anybody who knows anything about Chemistry/Physics knows that, whereas there is nothing magical about electrolyzing water, and using the liberated Hydrogen and Oxygen for clean fuel, you will use up three times as much energy as you get out of your OxyHydrogen by burning it. This does not matter if you get your energy from Hydrogen, and it is inconvenient to use the electricity directly. But it is wasteful.



A man called Yul Brown discovered a form of OxyHydrogen that burns hotter than Hydrogen burned in Oxygen has any right to.



Another man, called Stanley Meyer found a way to use this gas to replace gasoline.

His technique is based upon using timed pulses of electricity instead of Direct Current,

as we are taught in all of the textbooks.



Both Yul Brown and Stanley Meyer died (separately) in 1998.



Stanley Meyer's Water Fracturing process is being commercially exploited to this current date.



8. Magnet Power: There is nothing arcane about this. Through some clever engineering, ordinary magnets are arranged such that their mutual repulsions create motive force. The best way to do this is to use magnets which are curved (banana-shape), but those are not "ordinary."



The way to get around this is, instead of having single, perfectly shaped magnets, small, ordinary bar magnets could be placed end-to-end, just like we were all taught in Primary School Science class, North Pole-to-South Pole, with a little gap in between, and the assembly bent in any shape one wants.



It is said that this use- or abuse- of Magnets destroys their magnetism over time, and that no such device has maintained its power for a full year. replacement, however, should be simple and straightforward.



9. Magnetic Energy: A former Lieutenant-Colonel in the USAF, Thomas Bearden devised a MOTIONLESS ELECTROMAGNETIC GENERATOR, which utilizes a substance that previously existed only in Quantum Theory, called Ferrite Nanocrystals.



A magnet is situated in the core of a transformer made of the material. A SINGLE pulse initiated in the primary coil reverberates perpetually, creating a constant flow of current from the secondary transformer coil. Completely silently. The inventor was going to launch an electric car powered by his M.E.G. in 1995, then cancelled the plan.



In a radio interview, he remarked: "You can build such a car easily, but you won't be around to drive it!"



10. Fuelless Motors: It is a Schoolchild's Dream to hook up an electric motor to an electric dynamo, and let the motor power the dynamo, with electricity from the dynamo.



Someone figured that the BACK-EMF from a collapsing magnetic field could as well be harvested, and fed back into the system, causing "perpetual motion."



The secret involved using a rectifier bridge and capacitors to catch the Back Electromotive Force, created when the brushes jump the commutators, normally causing wasteful sparking. The technique is more efficient the higher the voltage that can be used. Which will also necessitate special insulation to prevent short-circuiting. The capacitor will form a new hazard by themselves, a\s they retain charge indefinitely, while looking totally harmless.



If the the Velocity Ratio/Mechanical Advantage between Dynamo and Motor can be adjusted appropriately, perpetual motion will be achieved.



Somewhere in all these alternatives should be one that suits you.
IKNOWALL
2013-07-31 06:10:03 UTC
generators are the best option even a little 900watt that sells at harbor freight for $110 will power a 5000btu window airconditioner.
Bob Sterling
2013-07-31 02:40:47 UTC
Create your own generator with a steam power turbine that turns a magnet to create a charge.
Emmanuel
2013-08-02 08:47:37 UTC
Inverters and solar panels are also good source of electricity if you know your way around it.
Rashmi
2013-08-01 03:33:29 UTC
, the best solution nowadays is to use solar power. an array of cells that'll collect the energy, and another of batteries that'll store energy for use at nighttime. t
2013-08-01 09:55:34 UTC
Solar power, wind power, back up generators
?
2013-07-31 15:27:04 UTC
solar energy best.. if in sunny area.. no complaining neighbors as in wind power. generator parts wear out. company in Idaho has basic info for solar set up.... do not recall name.. or maybe get lots of cats and comb them for static electricity.. good luck
The Devil
2013-08-02 13:11:12 UTC
Get a fe wold car batteries from the salvage yard. Keep them trickle charged.
2013-08-02 08:22:29 UTC
generator
Zaether *MA*Kerr
2013-08-01 20:31:34 UTC
Solar Panels, they store enough energy in during the day, so you should have energy in the night as well I think.
?
2013-07-31 10:58:22 UTC
you don't need to spend a lot on a generator. figure out what you want to stay on if the power goes out

and get a generator big enough for that. i just bought an 8,000 watt generator at Harbor Freight for

under 800.00
2013-08-02 13:53:51 UTC
I heard that nuclear fission provides loads of energy, but before you build the power station check with the council to see if they have the resources to deal with the waste.

Hope this helped :)
Leonard A
2013-08-01 13:19:51 UTC
battery powered flashlights or lamps, oil lamps , candles , or make a campfire outside and sleep in the great outdoors.
jimmyg
2013-07-31 14:51:35 UTC
Check with Direct Energy.
Kyle
2013-07-31 13:34:47 UTC
In my opinion the best solution is candles or a camping lantern, it would be also good to switch to solar panels
?
2013-07-31 09:50:43 UTC
Flashlight
?
2013-07-31 09:28:53 UTC
Pikachu
2013-07-31 06:31:32 UTC
Battery operated candles. You can find them at Big Lots, Wal-mart, Walgreens and CVS
Humayun
2013-07-31 04:50:05 UTC
Candles, torches/flashlights, solar power. Those are your best bet especially the flashlights, you can get them cheap at a hardware store or supermarket and keep it for when you need it.
prs
2013-08-01 00:34:37 UTC
Oil lamps
Da RR
2013-07-31 20:36:13 UTC
you can use solar energy or IPS as a electricity alternative
mathi g
2013-07-31 04:16:16 UTC
Electricity wont have any alternative but you can use it by generation(Generators) or by storing(Batteries).
2013-07-31 00:37:40 UTC
Watch breaking bad series 2
2013-08-02 12:14:50 UTC
The good old fashioned candle light shall do the trick.



Oh, and your smart phone's flashlight. If you have a smart phone, that is.
?
2013-08-01 02:58:58 UTC
Candles and oil lamps to make light. Hot water or fire to make heat.
charlesjerrell
2013-07-31 20:16:48 UTC
this is a great thing to have , those solar powered side walk and flower bed lights they make great emerg. lights
2013-07-31 12:23:28 UTC
You know, u need don't electricity to have fun, all ya need is something else to boost that fun and that means go outside and chill wid ya mates, thats all i do. Or you could try solar panels
?
2013-08-01 01:17:33 UTC
Candles, camp fires, sunlight (during the day), and a hand crank flashlight if you have one
?
2013-07-31 11:30:35 UTC
Um, try some batteries. Or flares work great but they caught my house on fire, then I had way too much light and no place to sleep!!
mt75689
2013-07-31 06:49:11 UTC
Batteries.
?
2013-07-31 03:23:07 UTC
Batteries. They can be solar charged.

This will work for most things except heating and , charcoal) will work. There are safety issues with things that burn. Cook outside.
2013-07-31 03:22:23 UTC
U can use Candles Battery Chargers And many more
Timothy
2013-07-31 01:47:47 UTC
Oil lamps and the oil to run it are inexpensive ways to light the house temporarily.
Craig
2013-08-01 16:07:42 UTC
If your a brainy-ac you can check out http://www.rexresearch.com/

The solutions to our energy problems have been around for decades,

there's just no money in it.
2013-08-01 03:43:33 UTC
You can use inverter system . Which called battery powered light .
?
2013-07-31 03:19:49 UTC
Use flashlights for lights, and if you need to charge your phone, plug it into the adapter in your car. If you don't have a car, borrow someone else's.
Bdb37
2013-08-02 13:32:10 UTC
having a solar or wind backup is costly to install but if you have frequent enough sun it could pay for itself and start EARNING you money as your surplus feeds back to the grid
Rob
2013-07-31 21:15:12 UTC
If you just want light, get one of those wind-up torch/lanterns. The lanterns are especially in my opinion.
?
2013-07-31 13:42:39 UTC
What do you want to power? If it is not a lot of watts then you could do a car battery with a converter.
2013-07-31 09:57:34 UTC
hand powered generator

Lets be real here, unless you have acess to all these other people describe, your in real time screwed, not everyone in a split second will have all these ideas in their home or garage. So typing what you couls actually use here is frivolous.
2013-07-31 02:59:57 UTC
Kept LED light, this is not so expensive and long lasting.
Baby D
2013-08-02 08:48:35 UTC
Well, you could use a lighter, a match or a flashlight. That's the best i've got.
Zee-F
2013-07-31 06:28:35 UTC
Just go for Battery lights or re-chargeable torchs that can be really cheap and easy to use:)
Jake No Chat
2013-07-31 05:08:28 UTC
Solar panels, expensive, but they work. Other than that, a battery/inverter hookup, or it is back to candles.
2013-07-31 22:20:22 UTC
if you have those Solar Garden Lights, just bring them inside they would get you trough the night .
Mohamed
2013-08-02 11:24:41 UTC
Solar cell system
Roha Ashfaq
2013-08-02 00:45:39 UTC
Solar panel and candles maybe
Max
2013-08-01 21:12:46 UTC
Force lightning
?
2013-08-01 08:32:33 UTC
Just a few suggestions: torch, lamp, candle
?
2013-07-31 22:14:21 UTC
What do you think your hands and feet are for? Oh, I forgot..you need Brains too.

This is self explanatory.

Can you do big words?

SELF explanatory.
?
2013-07-31 10:52:40 UTC
For your home nothing,Unless of course you want to spend thousands, I simple honda gen is only a few hundred bucks, It is the only way to keep power to your fridge.and other items ,You need 120 volts to run these items.A gen is the only alternative.
Bertsta
2013-07-31 06:35:34 UTC
Only have power cuts during the day, that way you won't need any lights.
Sudipa
2013-08-01 02:00:04 UTC
You can use sun as a energy source.There are a lot of equipments in the market to buy.They are very cheap.I think that's the best way to get light ! thanks.
2013-08-01 01:10:13 UTC
Something that's solar energy powered.
Laura
2013-07-31 11:27:30 UTC
you can use oil lamps or or candle or flashlights! they all work well. especially the oil lamps! but unfortanately i do not know where to get them because i have had mine for a very long time! hope this helps!
?
2013-07-31 01:32:18 UTC
Power from wind or water. Candles or oil lamps.
2013-08-01 03:52:29 UTC
you can look to other source of light such as solar power where you can sun light insteady of eletricity.
?
2013-07-31 19:35:30 UTC
Solar cell is the better option.
?
2013-07-31 11:56:07 UTC
You can use candles or buy touch lights with batteries or use flashlights. Buy plenty of batteries!
2013-07-31 11:40:54 UTC
Flash lights, candles, build a fire if you have a fire place..go outside the moonlight is usually pretty bright,
Virgil
2013-07-31 09:25:22 UTC
Coleman lamps & cook stoves. Skylights and picture windows help. Then consider hand operated kitchen and shop tools and appliances.
2013-07-31 05:07:28 UTC
If you just need a little bit of light, they make crank flashlights.
2013-08-02 09:16:01 UTC
I hate Jews
2013-08-01 08:32:47 UTC
solar panels

gas lamp

candles
2013-08-01 06:25:42 UTC
A bit extreme but have you seen these things:



http://www.biolitestove.com/campstove/camp-overview/features/



I don't go camping but I am looking for any excuse to buy one :-)
?
2013-07-31 09:24:18 UTC
Get a Emergency Light



You can find some cheap ones here:

http://www.exitlightco.com/category/Emergency-Lights.html
a_phantoms_rose
2013-07-31 02:25:03 UTC
UFO cam lights work great for me! Even if your power is off for weeks, they keep going and are affordable and put out a lot of light.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.Xufo+camp+lights&_nkw=ufo+camp+lights&_sacat=0&_from=R40
2013-08-02 02:00:34 UTC
use dc light and one battery with charger. if u can't find the charger, u will contact me for the charger diagram.
?
2013-08-01 22:45:38 UTC
You can pay your electric bill, or a flashlight.
Suremore
2013-08-01 00:51:36 UTC
Its very simple,enjoy darkness for some time as it may be for a shortwhile.









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Edam
2013-08-03 00:47:21 UTC
car batteries but you will have to use camping type lights and similar types of appliances fashioned for such
2013-08-03 01:45:10 UTC
You could piss in a cup then.. bam science y u do dis 420 blaze it
RS
2013-07-31 12:21:25 UTC
Hey! Great question! In today's era we should really buck up in thinking about these issues and take them seriously and deeply. I have provided some links below for your research and I hope that it will work! :D

http://saveenergy.about.com/od/alternativeenergysources/a/altenergysource.htm

http://www.livescience.com/11324-power-future-10-ways-run-21st-century.html

http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/cheapest-alternative-energy.

htmhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE6i93tynXA

http://www.utilityfree.com/

webecoist.momtastic.com/.../5-unorthodox-ways-to-power-your-home/‎Cached
?
2013-07-31 06:28:54 UTC
Get in the car with an adapter.
Rawr
2013-07-31 18:40:27 UTC
I love candles in the dark so I'd have to recommend that.
?
2013-07-31 10:24:39 UTC
creions. They burn for quite a while and you can get a load in a pack for the same amount as a good candle.
?
2013-07-31 00:58:56 UTC
A human hamster wheel
2013-08-02 13:44:33 UTC
rub 2 sticks together
Henderson
2013-08-02 14:19:03 UTC
catch some fireflies in a jar and use them for light
Singlepole
2013-07-31 23:47:46 UTC
A UPS is what I have to run my TV and computer.
wes
2013-07-31 13:23:39 UTC
you can invest in a solar panel system with battery storage which allows use at night!
Lindsey
2013-08-02 11:18:00 UTC
candles work great they really put off a lot of light
Gökhan
2013-08-02 06:04:53 UTC
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?
2013-08-01 23:12:12 UTC
http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080813/full/454816a.html
2013-07-31 16:16:24 UTC
Use µtorrent and naked smurfs, i have a lot of experience about this from my years in aztec and ottomans war. If this didnt help you have a fatal error in your brain
?
2013-07-31 12:00:16 UTC
nothing

i think so that you can easily stay with out electricity as people live in centuries ago
?
2013-08-02 10:40:16 UTC
solar/ photo power

propane fuel
2013-08-02 07:12:39 UTC
candle or a torch will work , or u can use mobile's flash light .
Jess M
2013-07-31 17:37:39 UTC
Something battery or gas powered.
Charly
2013-07-31 11:43:05 UTC
Batteries. duhhhh
pricelessmemories
2013-07-31 07:33:14 UTC
Solar power!
?
2013-08-01 05:39:51 UTC
summon satan by drawing a pentagon ... offer your little brother as sacrifice

then when satan summons ask him for electricity
2013-07-31 10:26:35 UTC
A treadmill
marzmargs12
2013-07-31 02:26:45 UTC
an emergency torch for your car which you can charge from your cars battery.It has three functions and also has a battery compartment
2013-08-02 10:25:51 UTC
Always have a torch or two in the house.
hbtsr88
2013-08-01 13:46:52 UTC
the mouse in the wheel



lol



natural gas maybe
Jason
2013-07-31 13:23:49 UTC
How about using capacitors or batteries to store energy?
?
2013-07-31 11:13:40 UTC
Some glow in the dark crap like mushrooms that glow and animals that glow too. Maybe cats too. Cats have glow in the dark eyes
Bad Speller
2013-08-01 17:19:50 UTC
use cantos ls or lap with propane or oil canto ls, or kerosene lamp
PrideOfAllEurope
2013-08-01 07:21:53 UTC
You really need to start paying your bills.
?
2013-07-31 09:25:14 UTC
Try using solar panels.
?
2013-07-31 08:56:18 UTC
An acidic fruit or vegetable. Lemon, lime, orange, etc. YouTube it.
sennachie1973
2013-08-02 06:47:27 UTC
well you could use pedal-power to power a light or radio.
2013-08-01 06:43:43 UTC
Collect your farts and store them in a tin.
Stuart
2013-08-01 05:45:06 UTC
Use a Pikachu.
Because I Said So
2013-08-01 03:45:00 UTC
Batteries or a dynamo..
2013-07-31 00:34:43 UTC
all you need is.. four 9 volts, 3 potatoes, 3 tomatoes, some aluminum, and a.. lantern. or... just a lantern would probably do..
2013-07-31 05:55:24 UTC
Candles or oil lamps, What did you think?
The Questioning Man
2013-08-01 07:00:03 UTC
high powered led torches
2013-07-31 19:11:08 UTC
if you want to save light then you can use candle, lamp and also other resources .
nikki1234
2013-07-31 11:15:48 UTC
a bicycle hooked-up to a generator.
Bob
2013-07-31 13:27:29 UTC
Try converting a fax machine into a miniature nuclear reactor, it will supply all the power you need.
Difdi
2013-07-31 08:05:06 UTC
Well, if you're just worried about light, how about oil lamps?
2013-08-02 09:59:47 UTC
solar energy
CrazyNutter
2013-08-01 23:18:19 UTC
get a lamp and plug it in to what ever your computer is plugged into.
happydawg
2013-08-01 22:19:13 UTC
car battery
katrina.karlson
2013-07-31 12:51:56 UTC
candles or solar energy...open up the curtains lol
2013-07-31 09:27:36 UTC
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2013-08-02 00:47:12 UTC
a candle
2013-08-02 00:31:21 UTC
A potatOS
2013-07-31 08:15:32 UTC
Have you tried Shock Jockey?
2013-08-01 16:30:30 UTC
candles? Your phone?
?
2013-07-31 07:18:30 UTC
DC bulds
manish manish sharma
2013-08-02 05:51:36 UTC
kerosine lamp
Analics
2013-07-31 11:07:51 UTC
Wind energy



get help here guys



http://www.homeworkminutes.com/
?
2013-07-31 10:11:31 UTC
Wow, there are a lot of low rated answers. This is too, probably.
?
2013-08-01 04:50:26 UTC
a potato
Gregor Bauman
2013-07-31 05:24:14 UTC
YOU SAY EXPEENSIVE GENERATOR BUY ONE USED U CAN GET GOOD DEALS
?
2013-08-02 04:35:20 UTC
become Amish.
2013-08-01 05:44:35 UTC
candle
2013-07-31 22:43:57 UTC
Candles......
Francis
2013-07-31 10:39:34 UTC
Be classy! Use candles!
shaun dickson
2013-08-02 09:47:59 UTC
solar panels?
life
2013-08-01 11:10:22 UTC
reno depot
Onhghi
2013-07-31 11:14:14 UTC
acid



from lemons
2013-07-31 07:09:20 UTC
a wax crayon will burn for 30 minutes..
2013-07-31 02:56:59 UTC
get solar panels installed on your roof, it works! :)
Jay
2013-08-02 15:12:14 UTC
i hear rainbow unicorn farts are bursting with energy :)
pofed
2013-07-31 11:35:49 UTC
use fusion energy, or you can crank your own, with a hand crank
?
2013-08-01 13:43:16 UTC
A ******* candle?
2013-07-31 01:59:31 UTC
magic
2013-08-01 12:39:12 UTC
potato
2013-07-31 22:37:16 UTC
sex. nothing matters when your gettin it on bro
2013-07-31 13:37:50 UTC
candles
2013-07-31 10:25:34 UTC
google 'coconut oil lamp' may help
2013-07-31 07:50:34 UTC
dude, you can live without your stupid X box for a few days. read a book.
Cole
2013-07-31 13:16:38 UTC
candles and firepits
jason
2013-07-31 01:24:12 UTC
cold fusion
2013-07-31 16:18:46 UTC
r u married to jennifer lawrence?
2013-07-31 01:46:41 UTC
Use a candle :)
2013-08-02 06:44:05 UTC
candles would work?
2013-08-01 12:43:44 UTC
bacon grease?
Danibel
2013-08-01 07:31:05 UTC
Fire always works.
2013-07-31 10:20:02 UTC
YOU can USE SHOST ONE\ and HOST(Hospital siter weboo)
?
2013-08-02 09:11:22 UTC
A CANDLE,
Michael
2013-08-02 11:42:05 UTC
use gas
2013-07-31 03:53:27 UTC
Obama says wind, barley, corn, ect...........
Varsha R
2013-08-01 10:37:16 UTC
Umm....
2013-07-31 08:07:48 UTC
it's called solar..
2013-08-02 12:20:48 UTC
good
Sara
2013-07-31 06:19:26 UTC
you can use solar pannels
Andrew
2013-08-01 14:30:14 UTC
MAGIC! THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR! :D
?
2013-08-01 11:24:10 UTC
CANDLES
?
2013-08-02 10:56:44 UTC
the sun
2013-08-01 07:49:01 UTC
DISNEY MAGIC!!!!!!!!
2013-07-31 12:27:25 UTC
candles. :P
Bob
2013-07-31 10:22:39 UTC
FART IN A BAG
2013-07-31 19:09:20 UTC
become amish:)
2013-07-31 08:35:43 UTC
regret.
2013-08-01 16:48:55 UTC
U.P.S
?
2013-08-01 00:50:17 UTC
battery..!!
2013-07-31 19:25:02 UTC
ask from the god.
Tesla V
2013-08-02 03:25:20 UTC
NOTHING
More Mozz
2013-07-31 07:11:54 UTC
harnessed flatulence
STEVE
2013-07-30 17:25:40 UTC
Nuclear Power



Just get some Uranium 235, a little nuclear reactor, and you'll be set
?
2013-08-01 21:32:27 UTC
POOP
Will Powers
2013-07-31 10:28:29 UTC
Fire


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