Emerald525 Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, albertareef said: Ahha - payback time! You would think I would know how this works by now but I guess age doesn't always generate wisdom Actually would be happy to help... I know you would! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashy Fins Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Haven't had any power issues, although the gas stations near me did. Had to wait a while before they could pump for me, since the systems all reset. Of course, I was on my last ounce of gas after going to Cuttlefish to feed my addiction. This seems to be a recurring theme for me... There is a tree right outside my window that is making me nervous. It's blowing around like crazy, and if it topples, it would not only crash into my apartment but also take out power lines with it. The power lines were on top of the building, but they've fallen some and are now close enough outside my window for me to reach out and touch. Looks all kinds of hazardous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssappington Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 power was out here for about 6 hours- I've found my tanks are fine for 8-12 with just battery operated air stones- I did drag out the generator and had it all ready in case the power did come one before I left for work- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance164 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 5 hours ago, Jeremevans said: Power is still on at my place, but I am now thinking more about getting a backup power solution. Knock on wood but the longest we've lost power in the almost 3 years out here was about 3 hours. But I do have a generator setup to feed my panel of needed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 If it started at 7:30 then mine was out for about 11 hours. The tank seemed fine, I just churned the water with a cup mid day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremevans Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 Knock on wood but the longest we've lost power in the almost 3 years out here was about 3 hours. But I do have a generator setup to feed my panel of neededHow does that work? Do you flip some breakers over and then fire up or do you have a big enough generator to run the whole house?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvo Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 25 hours and still no power. PGE is still saying they don't know what caused it or when it will be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markvo Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 I forgot to say that houses 1 block away had power restored yesterday evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vance164 Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 3 hours ago, Jeremevans said: How does that work? Do you flip some breakers over and then fire up or do you have a big enough generator to run the whole house? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Flip off the main and back feed the 50 amp welding receptacle. Will keep the tank up lights on and fridge and freezer. The best way would be to have a transfer switch and only turn on the circuits you need with the flip of a switch. But I plan on selling the house is this year so didn't want to invest in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 16 minutes ago, Vance164 said: Flip off the main and back feed the 50 amp welding receptacle. Will keep the tank up lights on and fridge and freezer. The best way would be to have a transfer switch and only turn on the circuits you need with the flip of a switch. But I plan on selling the house is this year so didn't want to invest in it. Sounds like you have skills Vance! Good to know ? Glad you were able to escape any harm. Feel badly for markvo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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