Hurricane Irma

[sorrynomore]

GLAD to read you're all basically alright!!!
I read in the newspaper some of our electric guys from our Province up here in Canada are heading down to Florida to help out,here's an exerpt from our local paper...

"A convoy of more than 80 Hydro One vehicles, including 52 bucket trucks and 30 other vehicles rolled through Niagara Monday afternoon, crossing the Peace Bridge on their way to Florida with about 175 utility workers on board, to offer assistance to utility workers overwhelmed by power outages in the wake of the hurricane."

Again,I'm truly glad you're all okay!!!

 

[Just Me]

We had a gas conversion in 2000. Best thing we ever did for this house.

It was all electric when we bought it new in 1977, but after going without power briefly on a regular basis during winds and storms, and then losing power for 10 days after a huge F4 tornado in 1982 and a terrible ice storm in 2000 with no power for 12 days, a light bulb went off in my head. There was natural gas in the street; we could hook up. And we did. So now we can at least cook, bathe and keep warm by the fireplace insert when the lights go out.

If you're not opposed to natural gas, I say go for it.

 

[Rossum]

We had a gas conversion in 2000. Best thing we ever did for this house.

It was all electric when we bought it new in 1977, but after going without power briefly on a regular basis during winds and storms, and then losing power for 10 days after a huge F4 tornado in 1982 and a terrible ice storm in 2000 with no power for 12 days, a light bulb went off in my head. There was natural gas in the street; we could hook up. And we did. So now we can at least cook, bathe and keep warm by the fireplace insert when the lights go out.

If you're not opposed to natural gas, I say go for it.

For those that have NatGas available, a generator installation is almost a no-brainer because no fuel storage tank is needed.

 

[Burnie]

Hello All
Still no TV or internet (cable), but I figured out how to tether my phone to the computer, so as long as my crappy cell tower internet is working I can at least get on the web. Not liking the looks of the path of Maria and really hoping we don't have to start another thread called "Hurricane Maria".

 

[Just Me]

I do want to add some caution here about portable generators. During the ice storm here, a couple we know almost died because they placed their portable generator too close to a window, and the fumes leaked in. Be sure you keep it away from openings, and in a ventilated place. I know nothing about generators myself, but I realize they can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Like me.

 

[Just Me]

@Burnie, sorry you're not back to 100% yet. And yeah, I'm not liking the way the Atlantic is shaping up, either.

 

[Rossum]

Not liking the looks of the path of Maria and really hoping we don't have to start another thread called "Hurricane Maria".

Current long-term models have it staying east of 75°W. Let's hope they're right.

 

[Bea-FL]

Hello All
Still no TV or internet (cable), but I figured out how to tether my phone to the computer, so as long as my crappy cell tower internet is working I can at least get on the web. Not liking the looks of the path of Maria and really hoping we don't have to start another thread called "Hurricane Maria".

I do want to add some caution here about portable generators. During the ice storm here, a couple we know almost died because they placed their portable generator too close to a window, and the fumes leaked in. Be sure you keep it away from openings, and in a ventilated place. I know nothing about generators myself, but I realize they can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Like me.

Good point to bring up. There have been a few reports of people almost dying in my area from doung just that.

 

[Uncle]

 

[DavidOck]

Or....

 

[HazyShades]

LOL...you beat me to it..I was looking but the best I found right off was

 

[HazyShades]

The way people move so slow to get things done down here... might have to go with something we can do ourselves

Something like this at Home Depot for 600 bucks
and a portable room AC like this from Sears for another 600 will do for yer DH
You already have extension cords
http://www.sears.com/edgestar-ap140...ingDirect.com&prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1#

Ryobi 5,500-Watt Gasoline Powered Portable Generator-RY905500 - The Home Depot

 

[HazyShades]

I do want to add some caution here about portable generators. During the ice storm here, a couple we know almost died because they placed their portable generator too close to a window, and the fumes leaked in. Be sure you keep it away from openings, and in a ventilated place. I know nothing about generators myself, but I realize they can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Like me.

I want to EMPHASIZE your urge for caution with portable generator placement.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer
I actually do know some folks who died in their sleep because of where they put their generator.
I've read of many others who did the same also.

 

[LoriP1702]

I want to EMPHASIZE your urge for caution with portable generator placement.
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer
I actually do know some folks who died in their sleep because of where they put their generator.
I've read of many others who did the same also.

...I second this.

 

[LoriP1702]

And, unless technology has changed, I vaguely remember something about not running your generator when crews are working on your lines, or leaving the generator unattended if crews are in your area.
Maybe someone can explain that, I know I sure can't, but something about potential electrical feed back through the lines to the power crews working on them.

 

[HazyShades]

And, unless technology has changed, I vaguely remember something about not running your generator when crews are working on your lines, or leaving the generator unattended if crews are in your area.
Maybe someone can explain that, I know I sure can't, but something about potential electrical feed back through the lines to the power crews working on them.

Some people actually plug their extension cords into an outlet in order to power the entire circuit. That's a big no-no.
Big generators like the Generac have circuitry that isolates the power company's electricity from the generators..Which is why a licensed electrician should install those.
Portables you just run an extension cord to your appliance

 

[LoriP1702]

Some people actually plug their extension cords into an outlet in order to power the entire circuit. That's a big no-no.
Big generators like the Generac have circuitry that isolates the power company's electricity from the generators

See, I knew someone would know, cuz I sure didn't, well...only bits and pieces.

 

[HazyShades]

See, I knew someone would know, cuz I sure didn't, well...only bits and pieces.

If you want to know the details ask our bud OBG...I bet he knows

 

[LoriP1702]

If you want to know the details ask our bud OBG...I bet he knows

He'll definitely know.

 

[HazyShades]

BBL, got a mission. Y'all stay dry.