drock59 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Is the wind storm that is supposed to come tomorrow stressing anyone else out but me? I wish there was a device that would send me an email or text message when the power at my home failed. Better yet I wish there was a simple way to backup power. (scary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I haven't heard anything about a wind strom. When? Just in Corvallis or all over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbrownies Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 tonight/tomorrow, all over oregon is what i hear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbrownies Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I live in troutdale.... so it doesn't really faze me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 25 to 35 mph bu t only at drock's house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisW Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Living in the Troutdale area myself, I find it kind of strange that the east wind can blow 70mph for days and there is absolutly no damage. But, if we get a 30mph gust from a different direction, trees, powerlines, etc are falling all over the place. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Is the wind storm that is supposed to come tomorrow stressing anyone else out but me? I wish there was a device that would send me an email or text message when the power at my home failed. Better yet I wish there was a simple way to backup power. (scary) A vortech pump with the battery back...500 bucks and will run on 4AA batterys for 12 hours at 3,700 gals an hour you plug in the battery back up and when the power fails...it kicks in...easy and will save the tank...corals can go with out lights for a day or two no problem... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Living in the Troutdale area myself, I find it kind of strange that the east wind can blow 70mph for days and there is absolutly no damage. But, if we get a 30mph gust from a different direction, trees, powerlines, etc are falling all over the place. Dennis That's cuz everything that can be blown over already has out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mbeef61 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 drock do you live in north or south corvallis...i live in south and it goes out all the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 North Corvallis.... Reefgeek are you not worried about temperature? That is my main concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 North Corvallis.... Reefgeek are you not worried about temperature? That is my main concern. Throw a blanket over your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I'm not concerned about the "storm", the news casters around here have no idea what the weather will do usually. I bet they role dice to give the weather report. Its always blown out of proportion, as it is with all news/media these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I'm not concerned about the "storm"' date=' the news casters around here have no idea what the weather will do usually. I bet they role dice to give the weather report. Its always blown out of proportion, as it is with all news/media these days.[/quote'] I agree with Miles, but I will be cranking up my new generator just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 North Corvallis.... Reefgeek are you not worried about temperature? That is my main concern. yes and no...it would take quite a while for temp to drop really low, where it would be no good for the corals...if that concerns you...then I would cover the openings on the top of the tank with a piece of plastic to help hold in the heat and wrap the tank in some blankets...if you have gas and can heat water or your water heater is gas as well, then I would put hot water in the bottles and float them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I'm not concerned about the "storm"' date=' the news casters around here have no idea what the weather will do usually. I bet they role dice to give the weather report. Its always blown out of proportion, as it is with all news/media these days.[/quote'] Yup...like miles and bob, said take it with a grain of salt and in Oregon, we are used to this and they tend to get power going again pretty quickly... but you are correct with better safe then sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 This could make for a very interesting Seahawks game tonight vs. 49'ers! May see some excellent 20 yard punts that don't want to fall:) . (INHD channel 788 tonight PDX area Comcast) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Yah thats a tough game for me. I've always been a 9er fan, but the new owner is a tight@ss and won't pay anyone. I've been rooting for the Seachickens for a few years now, plus they have Mo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefgeek84 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Weather channel is claiming 100mph gusts at the coast...also something about a cat. 2 hurricane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2reef-n Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Cool, I'm going to the coast tomorrow. North of Newport. Going to do a little fossil hunting while I'm there. After a storm is always a really good time to find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Weather channel is claiming 100mph gusts at the coast...also something about a cat. 2 hurricane. cat 2 hurricane lol now thats funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Well the jokes on me. lost power 3 times this evening!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drock59 Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 So what are we considering the miniumum temperature for corals these days? I would think somewhere around 72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 74, should't have a problem, I would think it would take a good bit of time to drop that low, with no curculation, but must keep air going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanF Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Corals are remarkable in their ability to take low temps. It is the high temperatures that are a problem. I would say if your tank gets down as low as 65 your corals should be quite alright. The first time we went to LA one of the suppliers that we picked up stuff at and they packed it in boxes without styrofoam. The bag temperatures were around 45 degrees when we got back and there were some losses but nothing to bad. Something like 10% loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCR Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 crap, just got power back after 45 minutes, we'l see how long it lasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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