Emergency power backup on the cheap

February 21, 2011 - "Emergency power backup on the cheap" With the recent outbreak of good weather it is time I catch up on some things on my list to get done. With Hurricane season a few months away I decided to put together my poor mans battery backup. It’s nothing fancy but will suit the purpose of keeping my chest freezer running as well as a few lights, TV and laptop. I started with an old plastic container with a hinged lid, mounted a piece of plywood inside for strength & a place to mount the inverter. Click here