Mike Wieger is my guest this week. Mike shares his experience installing a generator outlet and interlock kit for backup power, detailing the wiring and safety measures. He also talks about using a Jackery portable battery for minor power outages. Jim plans to upgrade his generator to 50 amps and discusses the cost and benefits of different power solutions. They also explore the Mesh Tastic project, a DIY off-grid communication system using LoRa radios, which can create a mesh network for communication during power outages or emergencies. Thanks for listening! Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg619 Join Jim Collison / @jcollison for show #619 of Home Gadget Geeks, brought to you by the Average Guy Network. WANT TO SUBSCRIBE? http://theAverageGuy.tv/subscribe Join us for the show live each Thursday at 8pmC/9E/1UTC at http://theAverageGuy.tv/live Find Us! Join us in the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaverageguy/ On Discord at https://theaverageguy.tv/discord Links 50AMP 15FT Generator Cord with Pre-drilled Power Inlet Box Generator Interlock Kit Compatible with Eaton Cutler Hammer BR Series 150 and 200 amp Panels PREDATOR 13,000 Watt Tri-Fuel Portable Generator with Remote Start and CO SECURE® Technology https://meshtastic.org/docs/introduction https://localsend.org Show Segments * Weather and Lawn Updates[0:00] * Jim Collison mentions the upcoming hot weekend and the return to 80s weather. * Mike Wieger shares his recent camping experiences and the nice weather conditions. * Jim and Mike discuss their lawns, with Mike noting the good condition of his lawn due to recent rains. * Jim thanks Patreon subscribers and mentions the Amazon link on the website for affiliate support. * Amazon Purchases and Home Improvements[2:50] * Mike Wieger talks about his recent Amazon purchases, including a new wine opener and battery-operated salt and pepper shakers. * Jim Collison shares his wife’s recent purchases, including a new wine opener and battery-operated salt and pepper shakers.