[nylug-talk] Cleaning dirty power

[Randy Rodriguez]

On 6/7/06, vin <enviro at pilosoft.com> wrote:

> Wired for fire.
>
> Have you seen Apollo 13?
>

Such cheerful thoughts.  Thanks ;)


> No.  It will keep your boxen from shutting down from a power outage if the
> brekaer trips.  It won't prevent the breaker from tripping.  However, a 15
> amp circuit is 1800 watts.  It will take a momentary surge of +10% iirc,
> without tripping the breaker, which allows for the compressor's startup
> voltage requirements in most instances.  If the wattage is maintained above
> 1800 or so taking into account tolerances, then the circuit breaker will trip
> no matter what you do.
>
>

Perfect.  That's what I needed to know, thanks.  So now I have to go
around and total up my current load.  Weekend project.


> Buy fire extinguishers for every room.  all ABC rated, or some ABC and some
> electric-only rated.  Buy a fire escape ladder if not on the first floor, or
> a parachute.  And set up some video cameras from other properties pointing
> towards yours.  You are in a position to make some fire department
> instructional videos.  Might as well take advantage of your situation.
>

Fire extiinguishers, check.
Fire escape in the bedroom, check.
Instructional videos...cute. :)

Again, thanks
Randy

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