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Tuesday, 25 November 2025

A Christmas Surprise for Joe!

 Sunday, November 24

We had a seamless, propane-powered generator in Bala, as power went out much more regularly. We were subject to hurricanes on a regular basis. It was huge, and costly.

Muskoka, 2008

We now have a back up battery! This was a Christmas surprise for Joseph Brian. After our power was out for 8 hours during Joe's birthday party...  Caitlin did some research for me while they were here. I talked to her. Grampa talked to Jean-Luc, and Joe and I discussed it. We were going back and forth about it. Joe brought the discussion up at bed time, but I shut down the discussion, said we could talk later. I'd ordered it! 

It came on Friday, while he was in town shopping. Our UPS man, Kevin, brought it to the door. 


It was hidden in the bedroom until I could get it installed. I was figuring out what to do about that. JL was confident he could install it for us. Saturday morning, Caitlin texted and asked if we were busy Sunday. JL wanted to install it then. Wow! The sign said KEE POUT! It worked.

Sunday morning saw about 4 cm snow. Thankfully, JL has snow tires.

 

We can plus the well pump in, and any electronics. It charges as needed, and when a power outage occurs, we just plug the well pump into it.

There is a solar powered side piece they sent for free. Its only 45 W, so may or may not be helpful.


This will store power for us. In the event of an outage, our worst problem is having well water and flulshing. The septic system works through gravity, that isn't an issue. We usually keep the freezer shut, and things stay frozen. We won't have hot water, but in a pinch we could heat some water in the kettle for a wash up. We can take the coffee dripolator downstairs and plug that in. 


I wisely cleaned the closet out. There was a dead mouse, mouse poop, and insulation to clean up. It must have gotten stuck in there. 

JL borrowed slippers as the cement floor is cold in the well pump closet.

Success! JL gave us a tutorial. 


JL put in a new outlet, the well pump was plugged in directly. He was really pleased to find a cord that lights up when power is going through it. Easy peasy to figure out if it is working.
JL showed us the breaker, as well. 


JL drove home safely in the slushy, melting snow. A job well done. We can't thank him enough!


I actually spotted the beaver I wrote about yesterday. More on that later!
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14 comments:

  1. Tom25 November 2025 at 08:54

    ...quite a gift.

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  2. Kathy G25 November 2025 at 08:57

    That sounds like a wonderful present that will "give" for years.

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  3. Anvilcloud25 November 2025 at 09:22

    I didn’t such things existed.

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  4. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana25 November 2025 at 09:58

    Hi, I haven't a clue about all this stuff. We just changed to heat pumps for heating and so far it seems to be fine. Miserable up my way here this morning. Wet and cold. Hope it's better where you folks are.

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  5. RedPat25 November 2025 at 10:40

    That is one less thing to worry about.

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  6. MELODY JACOB25 November 2025 at 11:23

    What a thoughtful and practical surprise. It must feel so reassuring to have that backup power in place. Glad everything went smoothly with the installation.

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  7. MARY G25 November 2025 at 11:48

    That is a brilliant setup. We, too, have pump for water, freezer, etc, vulnerable to power failure. What we did was install a gasoline powered generator under one of our porches. Push start, with a bypass hookup to the electric switchboard. But your solution is quieter.
    I keep mousetraps at every door. Dratted things get in, regardless.

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  8. MELODY JACOB25 November 2025 at 12:04

    What a thoughtful surprise and a well-planned operation! Love how you turned a tricky logistics project into a smooth, almost festive event—with snow and all. Joe must have been thrilled.

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  9. Yamini MacLean25 November 2025 at 12:12

    Hari OM
    Yay for Delta!!! These (and others like it) are what we van lifers rely on for daily power needs!!! I have a 2400w one which runs my fridge and kitchen appliances as well as lighting (and heating when needed). I have a 1000w on which I use for my reading light, powering the phone and laptop and running small appliances like the blender. Delta actually do whole-house applications so you could be totally off grid if you wanted... YAM xx

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  10. DrumMajor25 November 2025 at 12:17

    Nice device! Linda in Kansas

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  11. Christine25 November 2025 at 20:27

    So happy for you guys

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  12. Red25 November 2025 at 22:53

    A lot of peace of mind comes with this installation.

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  13. eileeninmd26 November 2025 at 05:07

    The propane generator is a great idea, especially to have your well pump hooked up. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

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  14. Jeanie26 November 2025 at 07:11

    Christmas came early for Joe! (Maybe for both of you!) That's a great thing to have. I think it will be a tough winter. And this will help keep you safe. Well done on JL for the installation too!

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