Re: Hurricane Sandy
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Just got arount to browsing some pics and news from the storm. I'm speachless. All my best to those of you who are in the dark (thus likely not reading this) and I hope you all remain safe. Remember, the clean up poses it's own dangers. Be careful and remain optimistic.
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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So you didn't get hit at all Murph?
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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Wishing all that is affected by the storm well. Be safe and God bless.
Rick
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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What is your model? A rating of 50,000A is typical/minimal for a whole-house protector. This can even handle a direct lighting strike and not become overburdened. However, also keep in mind this is only half the protection, the other half is your homes ground system. If that is compromised so is the protection. I'm looking at this one. But need to replace the main service panel along with it...
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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What is your model? A rating of 50,000A is typical/minimal for a whole-house protector. This can even handle a direct lighting strike and not become overburdened. However, also keep in mind this is only half the protection, the other half is your homes ground system. If that is compromised so is the protection. I'm looking at this one. But need to replace the main service panel along with it... Why do you have to replace the panel? Is there a pdf file for the installation? I couldn't seem to find one.
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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So you didn't get hit at all Murph? No not at all. It made that very unusual turn inland instead of sliding up the coastline. A nice change for us, not so nice for the areas it did hit.
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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Whew! First chance to get back here to tell you what's been going on.
Lost power Monday night. 50 degrees inside my home today. Power is still out in my neighborhood, but today, for the first time, I saw power trucks driving around my town. Didn't see one stop and fix anything but at least they are in my area. I've been taken in by friends (Bruce and Jan) and am doing fine.
Widespread outages in the Cleveland area. 250,000 without power. They expect to have most folks back up and running "by the weekend."
Jack
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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Didn't see one stop and fix anything but at least they are in my area. Maybe they're passing through for the sandwiches and beer? As Andy said, "Holt tight". And say hi to Jan and Bruce!
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Re: Hurricane Sandy
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Yeah, what Mark said. Thanks for the update, Jack.
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