Are YOU Prepared for the Next Blackout?

The question is not whether there will be a blackout in your area, but when. Until recently, most of us in Canada felt pretty confident that the power will be there when we need it, and for the most part, it is.  However, our electrical system is not infallible. Whether due to a downed power line from a car accident down the street, a major storm like the Quebec ice storm, or a vulnerability in the electrical supply system such as we saw in Ontario in the summer of 2003, it is likely that you will experience some kind of power outage in the future. 

Whether a short power disruption or a long one, planning ahead will make all the difference if it happens to you. We have compiled a list of links to some excellent checklists and other resources on how to prepare for power outages and other emergencies (click here to view our section on emergency planning resources).

Backup-Power.ca Products:

XPower Powersource 400
The XPower Powersource 400 is a brand new backup power solution by Xantrex that is designed specifically to keep small business and home office electronics connected and productive in the event of a power outage.

The XPower Powersource 400 will supply up to eight hours of extended backup power from its built in 40Ah battery (400 Watts of Power). For example, a laptop, inkjet printer, cordless phone and wireless internet modem can be powered by the XPower PowerSource 400.

XPower Powerpacks
Having a simple backup power unit on hand will allow you to keep some essential lights and other items running to make life a lot more comfortable during a blackout.

The XPower Powerpack 1500 will allow you to keep informed through your radio or TV, and keep essential lighting, appliances and office equipment functional.

The smaller XPower Powerpack models have various features such as a flashlight and radio and can be used to keep your laptop running as well as other essential items.

Click Here to view all XPower PowerPack models.

Inverters
Inverters are also useful during a blackout as they allow you to keep your electronics and other essential items running by plugging into your car's cigarette lighter. Our line of inverters are simple to use and don't require any adapters. You plug into the inverter the same as you would plug into the wall.

Click Here to view all XPower inverter models.

Solar Backup Power

In the event of a long power outage, a solar panel is the perfect source of power to recharge your XPower Powerpack and keep your essential items running. The new technology in our products make them extremely portable and easy to use.

Click Here to view our solar products.