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I'm curious as to what kind of solutions people have implemented to cook in case of blackouts.

Running any kind of primary electric cooking (stove, kettle, microwave etc) seems to require a sizable capital investment.

So that leaves gas and maybe a weber? Retrofitting gas seems a touch tricky though...
 
When load shedding was implemented in 2008 we bought a decent gas braai. It's got a side plate and 6 gas burners. Worth it's weight in gold. Used it again tonight. Steak and toasted some bread too.
 
Gas cooker in the kitchen

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5 plate gas stove in kitchen
1 gas bottle connected
2 spare gas bottles on standby if gas finishes.
 
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I have a built in braai, cadac skottel braai, 2 plate gas plate, pizza oven. I still want a mini gas rotisserie, they work really well.
 
Right so gas it is then. Best option for a cheap duck (duct) tape solution in that regard? (outdoors)

Gonna use it for ~2 months so emphasis on cheap here...
 
Two MSR pocket rockets. Remnants from my backpacking days. When load-shedding strikes, I cook spaghetti and sauce in them.
 
Gas stove (electric oven of course) and a gas Weber Q.
 
HavocXphere said:
Right so gas it is then. Best option for a cheap duck (duct) tape solution in that regard? (outdoors)

Gonna use it for ~2 months so emphasis on cheap here...
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Why only 2 months out of interest? Once you get used to cooking on gas, you won't want to switch back.
 
HavocXphere said:
Right so gas it is then. Best option for a cheap duck (duct) tape solution in that regard? (outdoors)

Gonna use it for ~2 months so emphasis on cheap here...
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Skottel braai? Durinig the 2008 blackouts had cabbage on the stove when the power went out. Got out the skottel and improvised a stir fry.
 
ToxicBunny said:
Why only 2 months out of interest? Once you get used to cooking on gas, you won't want to switch back.
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Emigrating (probably)....so not keen on going wild with any kind of SA expenses right now.

Just want to be able to make an omelette or something...
 
Fair answer. . If you are going anywhere specific... find out if they supply gas then get used to cooking on it. It's so much better in my opinion
 
ToxicBunny said:
Fair answer. . If you are going anywhere specific... find out if they supply gas then get used to cooking on it. It's so much better in my opinion
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You sir speak the truth
 
ToxicBunny said:
Fair answer. . If you are going anywhere specific... find out if they supply gas then get used to cooking on it. It's so much better in my opinion
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Haven't thought that far tbh - just kinda assumed whatever they use it'll work. :o (Likely elec not gas)

Its more a question of SA right now...in truth I'm kinda scared of indoors gas tbh - esp the type that would be in my price class given the above. And my outdoor area has no nice horizontal working areas. :(
 
yeah no...I'm not buying a 3k fixed counter range for 59 days. Definitely a good response, but doesn't work for my specific circumstances.

I know I can wing a basic solution for ~800 bucks (cheap pan + cheap cylinder + cheap gas stove)...just want to hear if anyone has a better idea.
 
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