Strange flex.....

[made in china]

Just saw this advertisement in YT from Pacific Power, I think it's an Oregon utility?

"Hey, we can't manage the fire risk, so we just shut off your power" Gee, that's swell, give yourself a pat on the back guys:

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[VinnieBoomBah]

Almost as if they are trying to establish some "reasonable doubt" for the inevitable lawsuits

 

[Tlock]

They are damded i they do and damded if they dont

 

[kmk1012]

They are damded i they do and damded if they dont

Yep, no one wants to pay the rates it would take to fire proof their infrastructure but they want to sue them into bankruptcy if a fire is started.

 

[WillametteWill]

Just saw this advertisement in YT from Pacific Power, I think it's an Oregon utility?

"Hey, we can't manage the fire risk, so we just shut off your power" Gee, that's swell, give yourself a pat on the back guys:

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the power companies for the Palisades fire against the power companies for NOT de-energizing their lines. They blamed multiple Cali wildfires in 2017 & 18 on the same thing and they 'settled' for a $13.5 Billion payout. This is no surprise. Thank a plaintiff lawyer and the system that feels that you can always blame someone with deep pockets instead of understanding bubblegum just happens sometimes.

This results in the reality of, "Sorry if you die because your O2 machine clicks off, but it will be cheaper to pay off your family than pay $13,500,000,000 again."

 

[bionic knees]

I don't blame them a bit, after getting torn up in court for "starting" the fires in the first place and then getting hit by the whine industry I would do the same.

 

[Tlock]

Multiple lawsuits have been filed against the power companies for the Palisades fire against the power companies for NOT de-energizing their lines. They blamed multiple Cali wildfires in 2017 & 18 on the same thing and they 'settled' for a $13.5 Billion payout. This is no surprise. Thank a plaintiff lawyer and the system that feels that you can always blame someone with deep pockets instead of understanding bubblegum just happens sometimes.

This results in the reality of, "Sorry if you die because your O2 machine clicks off, but it will be cheaper to pay off your family than pay $13,500,000,000 again."

Same thing in the santiam canyon fires

 

[Alexx1401]

I don't blame them a bit, after getting torn up in court for "starting" the fires in the first place and then getting hit by the whine industry I would do the same.

The people who end up with no power can remember they asked for this. So enjoy.

 

[GrayGoose]

Buy a generator. Or at least a UPS for your important devices. I grin every time power goes out in my neighborhood. My house never goes dark with my solar panels and whole-house battery backup system, with a generator and over 30 gallons of fuel for longer outages.

 

[Cavedweller]

As a Pacific Power customer at 2 rural properties in high wildfire risk areas, I have no complaints. They are very diligent about controlling vegetation that is a potential risk to power lines, are very cooperative with land owners through which lines travel, and offer financial reimbursement to customers who depend on medical devices to purchase back-up power sources up to $4,000.

So, as far as I am concerned, much of this criticism is unjustified and probably due to ignorance lack of experience with the company.

 

[made in china]

Buy a generator. Or at least a UPS for your important devices. I grin every time power goes out in my neighborhood. My house never goes dark with my solar panels and whole-house battery backup system, with a generator and over 30 gallons of fuel for longer outages.

Several weeks ago I installed a 6kW battery backup system with inverter generator for my wife's friend. They live outside of Redmond, WA and get wind related outages, it runs everything except the electric oven and clothes dryer.

I've got a similar setup on my own home, but since I installed it, miraculously we no longer get power outages

 

[Will_White]

Several weeks ago I installed a 6kW battery backup system with inverter generator for my wife's friend. They live outside of Redmond, WA and get wind related outages, it runs everything except the electric oven and clothes dryer.

I've got a similar setup on my own home, but since I installed it, miraculously we no longer get power outages

Best way to ensure a sunny day is bring an umbrella.

 

[GrayGoose]

Several weeks ago I installed a 6kW battery backup system with inverter generator for my wife's friend. They live outside of Redmond, WA and get wind related outages, it runs everything except the electric oven and clothes dryer.

I've got a similar setup on my own home, but since I installed it, miraculously we no longer get power outages

My battery backup inverter is an Aims Power 6kW 240V split phase inverter, connected to an array of deep cycle batteries. With it's built-in automatic transfer switch, our lights never go out. All I notice is a flicker and a beep when the grid goes down and the unit transfers to battery, but the house lights, PC, TV, etc. all stay on. As with your config, I don't run the dryer (or A/C) on this inverter, and my oven/stove is gas so no worry there.

https://www.aimscorp.net/product/6000-watt-pure-sine-inverter-charger-24vdc-240vac-input-120240vac-split-phase-output/

 

[made in china]

My battery backup inverter is an Aims Power 6kW 240V split phase inverter, connected to an array of deep cycle batteries. With it's built-in automatic transfer switch, our lights never go out. All I notice is a flicker and a beep when the grid goes down and the unit transfers to battery, but the house lights, PC, TV, etc. all stay on. As with your config, I don't run the dryer (or A/C) on this inverter, and my oven/stove is gas so no worry there.

https://www.aimscorp.net/product/6000-watt-pure-sine-inverter-charger-24vdc-240vac-input-120240vac-split-phase-output/

Same. Both that I installed include a Harbor Freight Predator inverter generator to top up the backup inverter if the outage lasts too long.

 

[Provincial]

Gravity water system. Wood heat, and you can cook on the stovetop. 6KW diesel generator. Propane BBQ outside.

When the power goes out, we lose internet and cell phone reception. We also lose the landline (copper wire) telephone, because Centurylink now relies on commercial power to run the booster amplifiers on rural lines. So not only are we self-sufficient, we can relax without intrusions from the outside world.

We have multiple four-wheel drive vehicles, a backhoe, and an all-terrain forklift. We can get to civilization if we want to.

 

[monks]

, and an all-terrain forklift.

Now that's what I want!

 

[Bolt_308]

After the ice storms from two years ago that hit the greater Salem area, we went all in on back up systems. Gas generator, solar panels, whole home battery back up system, and Starlink. If the power goes out now, it just takes me about a minute to switch over to those systems and be running almost as if nothing is happening. We are on a well and septic out in the country, and i have calculated that with the water (well), food, fuel and supplies we have, could run 'off grid' very comfortably for at least 2 months. Be prepared people!

 

[Tlock]

After the ice storms from two years ago that hit the greater Salem area, we went all in on back up systems. Gas generator, solar panels, whole home battery back up system, and Starlink. If the power goes out now, it just takes me about a minute to switch over to those systems and be running almost as if nothing is happening. We are on a well and septic out in the country, and i have calculated that with the water (well), food, fuel and supplies we have, could run 'off grid' very comfortably for at least 2 months. Be prepared people!

Im curious what exactly you went with and cost. Pm if your interested in sharing the details. Im up on mccully mountain and also on a well and septic. Small 10 acers

 

[Bolt_308]

Im curious what exactly you went with and cost. Pm if your interested in sharing the details. Im up on mccully mountain and also on a well and septic. Small 10 acers

Just send you a pm with all the details and the 'long' answer! ;-) Short answer is Bluetti "battery generator" expandable system, solar panels, and then back up to that Firman dual fuel generator running on propane if needed. ;-)

BLUETTI AC500+B300K+2*200W Solar (Free P090D-P150D Cable) | Home Battery Backup

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www.bluettipower.com

https://www.costco.com/firman-3200w-running--4000w-peak-dual-fuel-inverter-generator.product.100843922.html

 

[TTSX]

People be acting like humanity hasn't lived without power for tens of thousands of years. Only in the last could hundred at most was power even a possibility. Our ancestors are looking up at us in shame