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Rochard · 10-08-2019, 10:14 PM

Seems like our power company is shutting down power to most of Northern California in the morning. Our city government has told us to expect power to go out at midnight, in about two hours. People are on Facebook losing their fucking minds.

Me.... I've got flash lights, battery operated lights, and enough food and water to last us a week. I'm good.

SBJ · 10-08-2019, 11:07 PM

Why are they shutting down and for how long? That sucks, good luck.

The longest I've been without power was 36 hours but I had a generator to keep the fridge running part of the time and for microwave etc. It still sucked cause it was summer and no AC.

InfoGuy · 10-08-2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Seems like our power company is shutting down power to most of Northern California in the morning. Our city government has told us to expect power to go out at midnight, in about two hours. People are on Facebook losing their fucking minds.

It's Yom Kippur, so the Jewish employees at your electric company must be taking the day off to observe their holy day.

SBJ · 10-08-2019, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by InfoGuy

It's Yom Kippur, so the Jewish employees at your electric company must be taking the day off to observe their holy day.

or it could be this
https://www.sfchronicle.com/californ...s-14500945.php

InfoGuy · 10-09-2019, 02:00 AM

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or it could be this
https://www.sfchronicle.com/californ...s-14500945.php

My previous post was so outlandish that anyone reading it should have interpreted it as an obvious joke.

SBJ · 10-09-2019, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by InfoGuy

My previous post was so outlandish that anyone reading it should have interpreted it as an obvious joke.

no, I knew it was a joke..

I didn't know why he was losing power till I googled and found that link. Your post was just easy to reply to with the link.

Klen · 10-09-2019, 02:42 AM

Well, thanks to modern technology, you can still post on FB even when power is out, so i dont know why so much fuss lol

SBJ · 10-09-2019, 03:49 AM

I thought Rochard had solar panels on his house.

Busty2 · 10-09-2019, 03:55 AM

It looks like high winds and dry conditions are causing a shut down that could last 7 days.

Welcome to my world, here in New England if you don't have a generator you are fucked!

Brian mike · 10-09-2019, 04:14 AM

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I thought Rochard had solar panels on his house.

on a side note: Any home owners or people renting a house SHOULD have a Generator. Its cheap and very useful ONE DAY.... You will find out

King Mark · 10-09-2019, 04:31 AM

Reminds me of when I had a legit reason to believe I caused the blackout of 03

Rochard · 10-09-2019, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SBJ

I thought Rochard had solar panels on his house.

I do have solar panels but... But at the end of the day it's hooked up to the power company because I still pull power from them. When the power is turned off it's ALL turned off.

Rochard · 10-09-2019, 07:05 AM

As of 7am I still have power although there are a lot of reports around town of poeple having no power.

Klen · 10-09-2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

I do have solar panels but... But at the end of the day it's hooked up to the power company because I still pull power from them. When the power is turned off it's ALL turned off.

Yep that is how it works in most cases, only solar installation on area without access to power network grants power directly.

Grapesoda · 10-09-2019, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SBJ

Why are they shutting down and for how long? That sucks, good luck.

The longest I've been without power was 36 hours but I had a generator to keep the fridge running part of the time and for microwave etc. It still sucked cause it was summer and no AC.

they got their ass sued into the stone age for the last fire... they a bit cautious now

jsmih · 10-09-2019, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

Yep that is how it works in most cases, only solar installation on area without access to power network grants power directly.

A friend who recently got solar said they now offer special tie breakers that allow you to disconnect from the grid and then use your solar in a blackout.

Sly · 10-09-2019, 07:17 AM

What are they doing for all of the people that are dependent on electricity for basic life functions?

Those that depend on respirators, electric wheelchairs, BiPAPs, etc.

Klen · 10-09-2019, 07:21 AM

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A friend who recently got solar said they now offer special tie breakers that allow you to disconnect from the grid and then use your solar in a blackout.

Good to know that, since this Rochard case it's kind a absurd.

NALEM · 10-09-2019, 07:38 AM

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I do have solar panels but... But at the end of the day it's hooked up to the power company because I still pull power from them. When the power is turned off it's ALL turned off.

Hi Richard, hope all is well. Do you have a battery bank, which stores the solar energy for 2-3 days? If yes, consider getting a technician to tie it directly to you instead of the power grid.

Tasty1 · 10-09-2019, 07:58 AM

Every year i have some powercuts for shorter or longer time. Most of the times i head for the beach and take a day of than.

InfoGuy · 10-09-2019, 11:34 AM

Any extended power outage won't be good for businesses that operate in the area. They won't have revenues coming in, but will still have to cover fixed expenses such as rent and salaries. Businesses operating on slim margins could get wiped out if they don't have adequate reserves.

InfoGuy · 10-09-2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

What are they doing for all of the people that are dependent on electricity for basic life functions?

Those that depend on respirators, electric wheelchairs, BiPAPs, etc.

How much backup power does the typical datacenter have in reserve? Would servers still be running after a week with no power from the electric company?

Sly · 10-09-2019, 11:43 AM

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How much backup power does the typical datacenter have in reserve? Would servers still be running after a week with no power from the electric company?

Data centers typically have huge engines with large banks of fuel to run on, with contracts for fuel resupply. How long can they run? Would totally be dependent on the facility.

https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industr...a-centers.html

CjTheFish · 10-09-2019, 12:02 PM

I see people losing their minds about this on social media. Folks are saying "just buy power from a different company then duhhh".

Much like Comcast in the area, I don't think a lot of people realize PG&E literally has a monopoly on power for almost all of NorCal.

Not good whats happening there.

~Evilin~ · 10-09-2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Seems like our power company is shutting down power to most of Northern California in the morning. Our city government has told us to expect power to go out at midnight, in about two hours. People are on Facebook losing their fucking minds.

Me.... I've got flash lights, battery operated lights, and enough food and water to last us a week. I'm good.

You should have a shotgun to keep it in safe

Rochard · 10-09-2019, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

Yep that is how it works in most cases, only solar installation on area without access to power network grants power directly.

There is a way to put in a switch so that your house pulls power dirctly from the solar panals and not the power company... I should look into that.

RyuLion · 10-09-2019, 02:12 PM

To to see you are still safe..

2MuchMark · 10-09-2019, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

I do have solar panels but... But at the end of the day it's hooked up to the power company because I still pull power from them. When the power is turned off it's ALL turned off.

Wait WHAT?! Are you freakin' serious? I know the law around solar panels is that you have to be connected to the grid etc, but does this mean you can't use your own solar-generated electricity when the grid is offline?

jsmih · 10-09-2019, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 2MuchMark

Wait WHAT?! Are you freakin' serious? I know the law around solar panels is that you have to be connected to the grid etc, but does this mean you can't use your own solar-generated electricity when the grid is offline?

Depends on the equipment setup you have. The concern is backfeeding the utility side after storms, etc and endangering people from downed lines and workers from lines thought to be de-energized.

OneHungLo · 10-09-2019, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2MuchMark

Wait WHAT?! Are you freakin' serious? I know the law around solar panels is that you have to be connected to the grid etc, but does this mean you can't use your own solar-generated electricity when the grid is offline?

You don't have solar, Mark???

lock · 10-10-2019, 02:03 AM

Power apocalypse have had it happen with Cyclone for couple for weeks years ago.

tony286 · 10-10-2019, 08:56 AM

I remember driving from Atlanta to LA and I kept thinking as we were driving. Its all flat and extremely sunny,this should all be solar. There is no excuse.

AmateurFlix · 10-10-2019, 09:06 AM

I remember a long time ago when California used to seem like a nice place to live. Think I'd be better off in most 3rd world nations now. Unreliable electricity, people pooping in the streets in some cities, terrible air quality... sounds more like India than the USA at this point.

baddog · 10-10-2019, 10:19 AM

Solar with no backup batteries? I don't understand.

O MARINA · 10-10-2019, 05:06 PM

Did you survive?

RyuLion · 10-10-2019, 06:20 PM

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Did you survive?

Rochard · 10-10-2019, 08:05 PM

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Rochard · 10-10-2019, 08:06 PM

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Wait WHAT?! Are you freakin' serious? I know the law around solar panels is that you have to be connected to the grid etc, but does this mean you can't use your own solar-generated electricity when the grid is offline?

You can, but you had to pay extra for the wiring. Because I've only lost power twice in fifteen years I didn't spring for it. I'll reconsider if they do actually start shutting off our power.

baddog · 10-11-2019, 09:34 AM

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Then why bother responding, dipshit.

Ferus · 10-11-2019, 10:08 AM

Those wildfires are getting bad now. Lots of OiT devices disconected in the area now, so its spreading

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 72,860	In the morning we find out how prepared I am for an emergency Seems like our power company is shutting down power to most of Northern California in the morning. Our city government has told us to expect power to go out at midnight, in about two hours. People are on Facebook losing their fucking minds. Me.... I've got flash lights, battery operated lights, and enough food and water to last us a week. I'm good. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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