Off Grid Alternatives

Off Grid Alternatives is something I’ve thought about a lot recently. Things that will work well without power to do everyday tasks. Items that will suit you during a collapse. My homestead will not be off grid. Entirely. More like semi off grid working towards fully off grid. There are exceptions I can’t work around. I need the internet for the blog, communication and cat videos. For other things though I can find alternatives. Simple no power off grid alternatives. This post is a collection of thoughts on a few items I’m planing on getting. If you have experience with any let me know.

Laundrypod Off Grid alternative — Laundrypod

Washing Machine

I’ve seen tons of off grid alternatives for washing machines. From the simple to more elaborate. I think I have settled on a model I like. The Laundrypod is the model I like the most. It takes only a few minutes to wash up to 10 garments. Some of the other off grid alternatives have very small capacities. I doubt I’ll be fitting in a comforter in the laundrypod smaller sheets and blankets should go. It is more complicated than a washing board but faster and less labor intensive. It is only supposed to take two minutes of spinning clean your clothes. It doesn’t say is but I bet spinning after the wash will remove some excess water. The whole thing is built like a salad spinner.

Hot Water Heater

I’ve thought about hot water a lot. I will not be giving up showers. Or a good long bath on occasion. I don’t want to go boom squish though. Heating hot water can be tricky. The myth busters showed how deadly a hot water heater can be. I’ve seen a million ways to heat water on the internet. I think in my final house design I’ll include a wood heated Japanese soaking tub. For now though I’m going to go with propane. I’ve looked at many off grid alternatives for tankless propane water heaters. I keep coming back to one model every time. The Eccotemp L5 Portable Tankless Water Heater and Outdoor Shower. It’s designed to be an outdoor shower but I’ve seen it used indoors. For a quick and easy hot water solution for a tiny space it will be great.

Victor Phonograph Off Grid Alternatives — Victor Phonograph

Music

This is just something I want for morale. Looking at off grid alternatives for music I decided I wanted a record player. I decided on a Victrola model phonograph. They are wind up record players. For being off grid and a great sound I like them. I looked around for new models or modern replicas and didn’t find much. You can still find them on ebay in working condition for a few hundred dollars. Less if you want to fix it up.