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freshoilandstone t1_j1n85e7 wrote

We've had a couple brownouts. The power doesn't go out but dips enough to kick the generator into action for a minute or two. Too early in the winter for this horseshit weather

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mainelinerzzzzz t1_j1nuno2 wrote

With a proper generator setup you’re happy when the power goes out. How big was you smile ?

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freshoilandstone t1_j1rdyj8 wrote

Well not exactly happy when the power goes out. The generator is a 16,000 kwh whole-house, runs on propane. We have two 100 gallon tanks so we're good for a couple days continuous use. Longest the power's been out here has been 11 hours; of course it was before we had the generator and was in the dead of winter because that's just the natural order of things. Biggest inconvenience is the internet being down - we're very rural and the LTE is not incredibly strong out here.

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M2hBDf1Nhw1VB7 t1_j1nl2sl wrote

What’s the typical winter outage season?

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freshoilandstone t1_j1ob0me wrote

Late January to mid-February. By the end of February you don't care anymore because by March it's getting warmer so the big snows are gone quickly. December though is way too early for big freezes.

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