Ray, all good advice regarding brownouts but. a large butt. most of
us who have appliances like refergirators find it hard to move that
appliance because of itws weight or location. so because of this problem
we have added a switch up next to the modling on the outside doorway
which will cut power to that appliance. also, not sure what it is called
but the direct outlet for that same appliance has one outlet and then
where you would have anothyer plug opening there is a rocker switch so
shoud there be a blackout or loss of power, one would need to reach back
and flip that outlet back into the on position. should this problem
last for a long period of time we simply flip the main breaker killing
all incoming power and flip a couple of other switchs and crank on the
generator which will run part of the house all except the electric
stove. . I agree about using less electricity therefore most of our
cooking except for big meals is done in either crock pots or slow
cookers. thanks.Lee
On Sun,
Feb 24, 2008
at 06:26:59AM +1100, Ray
Boyce wrote:
> A brownout occurs when the power supplier reduces
> electrical voltage. This is done to force our appliances
> and lights to use less electrical power (watts). The
> lights will dim slightly. Generally, voltage reductions
> are advertised on radio and television. When they occur
> take the following steps:
>
> 1. Turn off all lights and appliances except those which
> are absolutely necessary.
>
> 2. Delay jobs like dishwashing and laundry until after the
> brownout is over.
>
> 3. Turn off all air conditioning if it is operating,
> unless it is necessary for a person's health.
>
> 4. If you have an electric range, plan meals which require
> a minimum of cooking.
>
> If everyone will cooperate and reduce electrical
> consumption, the duration of the brownout will be reduced.
> It is also important to continue to conserve energy
> immediately following the brownout or voltage reductions
> may again have to be put into effect.
>
> The power suppliers do reduce voltage more than 10
> volts below normal during a brownout, which for limited
> periods of a few hours will not cause damage to a
> consumer's equipment. If a reduction in power is not
> planned by the power company, shut down all equipment with
> motors. The low power could cause the equipment to burn
> out the motor trying wiring supplying the equipment. An
> electrician should be called to check out the problem.
> Blackouts
> This is caused by a major failure of generating plant or sub station failure
> in the network.
> 1. Keep a flashlight available in working condition at all
> times.
>
> 2. Be careful about using candles. They can be fire
> hazards.
>
> 3. Turn off all unnecessary appliances which were in use
> when the power went out. Leave the water pump, furnace,
> refrigerator and freezer turned on. Turn off air
> conditioning units, however.
>
> 4. Turn off all lights except perhaps one to signal you
> when power is restored.
>
> 5. Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed during the
> power outage to keep from losing the cold air.
>
> 6. Avoid flushing toilets or using excessive water if the
> home has its own water pump. Small amounts of water can be
> drawn periodically over a long period of time if the water
> system was at full pressure when the power went out.
>
> With a city water system, water will probably still
> be available in limited quantity when the power goes out.
> A toilet can be flushed manually by pouring a bucket of
> water directly into the stool.
>
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