On 06/08/13 11:58, Martin wrote:
On Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:27:18 +0100, Tom Gardner
wrote:

On 06/08/13 11:14, Peter & Jeanne wrote:
Try to keep the freezer as full as possible even if that involves storing frozen water in addition
to edible stuff.

Yes indeed.

Also consider putting blankets over the freezer to act as thermal insulation.
But don't, of course, cover the hot radiator!

I'd guess that a good freezer has enough insulation to make that
unnecessary.

In a power cut, every little extra might make a difference!

By comparison, my hot water cylinder is insulated by foam,
but I was pleasantly surprised how much difference an extra
insulating jacket made (even though I only heat water
to 42/44C)