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Taiwan Power Failure
Libertas:
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/taiwan-suffers-massive-power-cut-affecting-millions-households-025330385--sector.html
Wonder if our friend Todd got caught in this?
Our grid isn't exactly free of structural issues....I think if people knew how vulnerable we really are generator sales and gas hoarding would be rampant...and gouging would be hideous as costs shot up...
John Florida:
When I read this stuff I have to admire Gunsmith for his ability to keel equipment running and for getting his hands on a surplus diesel generator. Which is on my list of things to keep an eye out for. Since I won't have natural gas in N.C. I have to think of other ways to keep the power running as long as possible. No I haven't forgotten solar but there are limits to my abilities and funds.
AlanS:
--- Quote from: John Florida on August 16, 2017, 11:19:22 AM ---Since I won't have natural gas in N.C.....
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The freaking gas line stops about 2 miles short of my house. ::pullhair::
John Florida:
--- Quote from: AlanS on August 16, 2017, 12:58:14 PM ---
--- Quote from: John Florida on August 16, 2017, 11:19:22 AM ---Since I won't have natural gas in N.C.....
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The freaking gas line stops about 2 miles short of my house. ::pullhair::
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Start organizing the neighbors and send a letter a week till you get it.
ToddF:
I don't see why this is big world news. Power went out before supper for about an hour and a half. Came back on, turned on the TV news and they had details, saying rolling blackouts were in effect until the plant went back online. Went out again from 9 to 9:45 and that was it.
The only newsworthyness is that people remained civilized during the relatively brief blackout. No looting, no trashed convenience stores and all liquor stores remained unlooted.
Why is because some guy pushed the wrong button, and shut off gas coming into a power plant, causing a complete shutdown. DOH! Because of a heat wave, the grid has been strained, with no room for a plant to go offline.
http://www.intellicast.com/Local/ObservationsSummary.aspx?location=TWXX0024
At the very least I'll be in the US in September. That kind of heat gets old. And a record for the consecutive days about 36C, which is 97F. On a nice note, my first two month power bill was only $110. ::thumbsup:: My last Manila bill for a smaller place (but with inefficient window air units, as opposed to efficient inverter air, here) was $200 for one month. Cheap power for the win.
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