I just wanted to share what just happen to me now. Due to the CA wild fire PG&E turned off our power as 3:30pm today. My back up generator is on rightaway until I got a police visit at around 8pm. Asked me to turn my power generator off. Reason was it's too loud which I understood. However, when he laughed at me when he found out that I was using it to keep a fish tank running. I was upset. With not choice, I now will have to watch my tank slowly crush...…....
Power outage here in CA. Police ask me to turn off my generator!
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I just went thru an 8+ hour power outage. Do you have an aerator of any kind you can put in the tank? They sell them at any sporting goods store that are used in minnow buckets. You can also run a power inverter from your running car if needed.
Survived my first 8+ hour power outage
Thanks to my Ecotech MP40w backup power supply I was able to keep one running at 80% and everything came thru no problems.
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Michael Gray
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Id turn it back on... and I wouldnt have took that call. Generator is a Generator. is the city going to pay for all your loss food and fish? negative
mattzang
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call and ask to speak to a watch commander, tell wc about his behavior and how it upset you
include that you're using it to power your refrigerator, they won't have much sympathy for a fish tank
ask if you can move it or some kind of compromise
include that you're using it to power your refrigerator, they won't have much sympathy for a fish tank
ask if you can move it or some kind of compromise
Michael Gray
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in a time like this its understandable to have a generator running if PGE is shutting off the power. we cant have a generator for like 3 days...what a joke.. like i said. im not taking that call in times like this.. .if you were running it when we have power. and your trying to just lower your bill. ok id have you turn it down ... but this emergency..... call the PD.. talk to SGT. or watch commander and tell them. Fridge with food.. baby milk and a aquarium with thousands of livestock. i bet they ok it.
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I would just run it. You are not doing anything unlawful. They might give you a citation for noise, but can't imagine anything else. They are trying to avoid a larger disaster, which is why they cut power and gas.
Michael Gray
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do u have a commerical or a job site generator or the residential inverter quiet honda types?... again in this situation id say your fine... but after this blows over. if you dont, might look at saving for next fire season and get the honday eu3000is or eu7000is like im getting.
what a joke. this bothers me
what a joke. this bothers me
Michael Gray
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like when PGE shut power and that elder died because his oxygen. milk for infant is in fridge. they wont pay for rotten meat or fridge... id turn it on.
he might be a new boot. id call talk to who is in charge.. explain. expecially in a declared emergency.... makes no sense. this is what generators are for.... neighbor is upset because they dont have one lol
he might be a new boot. id call talk to who is in charge.. explain. expecially in a declared emergency.... makes no sense. this is what generators are for.... neighbor is upset because they dont have one lol
I live in the condo with neighbors. Also found out that there was a fire going out here in Milpitas. So far my mp40s are on backup battery since 8:30pm. Not sure when the power will be back on since the power were down too.
fcmatt
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Wow. What a great neighbor. I would run it as needed. Try to compromise a bit I guess.
I would also call the pd and talk to them about a compromise.
Or call some friends with harleys and buy cases of beer. Have them rev them in driveway and ride up and down the road.
I would also call the pd and talk to them about a compromise.
Or call some friends with harleys and buy cases of beer. Have them rev them in driveway and ride up and down the road.
Michael Gray
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condo thats rough with a gene... but still ill take the heat to save thousands.and explain to my neighbors later.
I dont know anyone in milpitas area. sorry I cant help.
atleast you have battery backups... just watch temp too.
I dont know anyone in milpitas area. sorry I cant help.
atleast you have battery backups... just watch temp too.
You can't expect to run a generator all night living in a condo. Sorry but there is no way that is ever going to work. How would you like it if your neighbors blasted their music next door all night? Battery backup is your best bet.
Michael Gray
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also now that you know your neighbors arent understanding in this situation. a non fuel generator might be the way to go for the current living situation. Ive looked at them. at 9am... run the generator.... charge the batteries and run what your doing now after 9pm...
as soon as the clock hits 9am. id fire it up.
as soon as the clock hits 9am. id fire it up.
I guess I can turn it back on in the morning again. Right now my only fear is the livestock in the tank. The tank is loaded with sps colonies. If anyone live in the area and willing to help. Please let me know. Much thanks!
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If you are in a condo then you are really inconveniencing the neighbors. Your best bet is talk to your neighbors and explain the situation. This is only practical if we are talking about a few people. If there are hundreds within ear shot of your generator then the nights will be long and full of terror.
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