Power Outages
19 episodes
#5759: Why Servers Have Two Power Cords
Dual-corded servers, transfer switches, and the layered engineering behind keeping data centers online.
#5553: When 52 Volts Meets a 12-Volt Modem
A fried fiber modem raises the real question: where do you draw the line between preparedness and "done enough"?
#4896: 72-Hour Survival Kit: The Water Math
Nine liters per person. Nine kilograms. The water weight most survival kits don't mention.
#4284: Kill the Wall-Warts: Centralized DC Power for Your Rack
Ditch the brick sprawl. One power supply, one distribution panel, and a huge efficiency gain for your homelab.
#4273: UPS vs Generator: Where's the Line Now?
Lithium batteries are making home UPSs bigger and cheaper. But when does a generator still win?
#3934: Hands-Free Carry for ADHD Brains
A belt-based carry system that keeps phone, keys, and power bank accessible with one hand — without looking like a building manager.
#3678: Is Gas in Our Homes a Needless Risk?
A near-fatal gas explosion in Jerusalem raises hard questions about the safety of gas in our homes and apartments.
#3058: How to Get 15 Hours of Light From Your UPS
Turn your UPS into an emergency light source with the right LED bulb, NUT, and Home Assistant automation.
#2621: Wartime Ingenuity: Powering Connectivity in a Faraday Cage
Four 18650 cells can't stack to 230V. The secret is switching, not stacking.
#2238: What Jerusalem Actually Needs to Survive
Forget the faraday cages. Two hosts design a real emergency syllabus for a city that's lived through actual crises.
#2193: Running Claude in Your Apartment (The Physics Says No)
Building a local AI inference server to rival Claude Code sounds great until you do the math on heat, noise, and neighbor relations.
#2124: The Flashlight You Actually Need
Most cheap flashlights fail when you need them most. Here’s what to buy instead.
#921: When Your Power Bank Lies: Urban Survival and Real Capacity
When seconds count, your gear can't fail. Learn the technical truth about power bank capacity, efficiency, and urban survival reliability.
#889: Why the Oldest Tech Wins in a Crisis
When 5G fails in a concrete bunker, why is a $30 plastic radio your best hope? Discover the physics of why old tech beats the new.
#756: Prepping Without a Bunker: Small-Space Resilience in Jerusalem
How do you prep for a crisis in a tiny apartment? Discover practical strategies for water storage, food tiers, and urban resilience.
#454: When 1950s Wiring Meets 2026 Life
Tired of the power tripping when you make toast? Herman and Corn explain the "16-amp ceiling" and how to modernize Israeli apartment wiring.
#450: The Hidden Hazards of Your Home AI Lab
Learn how to safely power high-performance AI rigs without overloading your home's circuits or creating fire hazards.
#249: The Paradox of the Emergency Battery
Learn how to choose and maintain the right portable power station for emergencies, from LFP battery tech to the 80/20 charging rule.
#228: Baby Proofing a Tiny Jerusalem Apartment
Is your coffee table a "jagged monolith"? Herman and Corn share essential baby-proofing tips for small apartments and curious crawlers.