mm98 said:
Generator question…
Is it harmful if it simply runs out of gas overnight? I assume not as this would be the same as a lawn mower engine running out while using but wanted to ask before heading to bed. Thanks.
Charlie Murphy said:
We know 4 different sections that are back on. Hopefully that means you are soon. Some came on yesterday around 2pm
There is a trick here! We are still paying, but the utility isn't!!!! Everything is reimbursed by FEMA!!! All of the outside crews, FEMA money! That's why the fight like cats and dogs to get storm duty. They love getting paid the minute they get in their truck and hitting OT after about 2 days working the storm.TriAg2010 said:P.H. Dexippus said:Al Bula said:
OMFG can we put the lines in the ground already?! This is maddening. Underground lines means less linemen required. Just waterproof them and be done with it.
Do it, CenterPoint. Your shareholders deserve better.
Sure buddy. You paying for it?
Yes, sure, fine. We're paying through the nose right now for crews to repair lines again and again after repeated storms. We're paying through the nose for lost productivity. The attitude for some seems to be that if it costs literally anything to prepare for infrequent disaster events then it isn't money well spent.
"It'll cost money" was the same excuse people made for not improving Houston's storm water drainage. Fortunately, better sense prevailed and we slowly but systematically installed storm water sewers across wide stretches of older neighborhoods. That should be the same approach with electrical distribution.
Jugstore Cowboy said:
Other side of the street from me is lit up tonight in Westbury.
Inching closer.
I'm still dark and couldn't get the ****ing portable generator going no matter how much I cussed at it.
Same argument applies to refurbishing the Astrodome to original spec complete with heavy syrup Coke, Dome Foam and Hot & Smokeys.TriAg2010 said:Yes, sure, fine. We're paying through the nose right now for crews to repair lines again and again after repeated storms. We're paying through the nose for lost productivity. The attitude for some seems to be that if it costs literally anything to prepare for infrequent disaster events then it isn't money well spent.P.H. Dexippus said:Al Bula said:
OMFG can we put the lines in the ground already?! This is maddening. Underground lines means less linemen required. Just waterproof them and be done with it.
Do it, CenterPoint. Your shareholders deserve better.
Sure buddy. You paying for it?
"It'll cost money" was the same excuse people made for not improving Houston's storm water drainage. Fortunately, better sense prevailed and we slowly but systematically installed storm water sewers across wide stretches of older neighborhoods. That should be the same approach with electrical distribution.
We were without power for a week after Ike when temps were 100+. Getting power back yesterday seemed like a luxury.Jugstore Cowboy said:
Some Twitter and Reddit babies might try to get that going, but the city has been through worse and for longer.
I think having smart phones with decent data to sit here refreshing in search of updates makes it feel like time is passing slower than in previous disasters when we just had to wonder what was going on.
BillYeoman said:Ferris Wheel Allstar said:
Not yet. Said f it, came to Astros game. Gonna get hammered so I can sleep through the night. 3 hours of sleep in 48 is killing me.
Get out of town. Book a hotel. Even it is Waco. There is a Texas Ranger museum there and despite rumors….Waco isn't dry. Most drunk town I have been to…..
IMO, people have lost some perspective. This is nothing close to Uri or the derecho, and not in the same ballpark as Harvey, in terms of extreme weather and duration of service interruption. If we get to 5 days and people are without power, then it may be up for debate on the first two.swimmerbabe11 said:
going forward instead of "did this home flood during Harvey?" we are going to hear "how long did you lose power during beryl?"
Breggy Popup said:
State should mandate no trees within 100 yards of electrical infrastructure and give providers 1 year to clean it all up. Then heavy fines if an outage is caused by a tree falling. If a tree is on private property and the property owner refuses to let it be removed, the property owner receives a fine if the tree falls and causes damage.
I have seen so many poles, transformers and lines down this week from downed trees it is nuts. So easily preventable.
P.H. Dexippus said:IMO, people have lost some perspective. This is nothing close to Uri or the derecho, and not in the same ballpark as Harvey, in terms of extreme weather and duration of service interruption. If we get to 5 days and people are without power, then it may be up for debate on the first two.swimmerbabe11 said:
going forward instead of "did this home flood during Harvey?" we are going to hear "how long did you lose power during beryl?"
combat wombat said:Breggy Popup said:
State should mandate no trees within 100 yards of electrical infrastructure and give providers 1 year to clean it all up. Then heavy fines if an outage is caused by a tree falling. If a tree is on private property and the property owner refuses to let it be removed, the property owner receives a fine if the tree falls and causes damage.
I have seen so many poles, transformers and lines down this week from downed trees it is nuts. So easily preventable.
So not one single tree for 100 yards on either side of any powerlines? Going to have to cut down practically every tree in Houston.
