Yes, Daithi, on the backfeed problem. The details on those requirements and problems are contained in the several of the hot links I provided, and I did make a point of the deaths of utility workers. It's not only an issue of not trying to wire into the main house supply, which would be both illegal and dangerous, but during an emergency some people also try to just plug it into an available outlet. Not a good scene. Thanks for sharing.
From: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com [mailto:californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daithi
Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 1:01 PM
To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [californiadisasters] Re: Portable Generators Pose Problems in Disaster Preparedness Plabe ns
As to the noise issue, neighbors can get jealous. When buying some emergency generators a few years ago I discovered that they all seem to come in models to run at either 1200rpm or 1800rpm. The 1200rpm models are much quieter but tend to be physically larger for the same KW rating.
Running indoors of extensions is one thing but if they are to be connected to wiring inside the house they must use a connection and transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician as if improperly wired they can backfeed the grid which can overload and/or damage the generator and also result in injuring or killing electrical workers who believe the cables to be dead.
--- In californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com, "Earthquake Solutions" <earthquakesolutions@...> wrote:
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> Wasn't "highlighted" but security was definitely mentioned, without going
> into each of the types of security risks. Examiner prefers articles not to
> exceed certain lengths.
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> From: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of KB6UJW BARRINGER
> Wayne
> Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:36 PM
> To: californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [californiadisasters] Portable Generators Pose Problems in
> Disaster Preparedness Plans
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> One problem not highlighted in the article is the fact that portable
> generators also make noise, creating security problems against theft
> when the unit is running. During the massive power outage in south
> Orange County last year, one vendor was using a portable generator
> running on the sidewalk outside the business to power their
> point-of-purchase system. Suddenly, the system stopped working when
> someone simply unplugged the unit and ran away with it.
>
> Your 'friendly' neighbors make not take too kindly to you protecting
> your refrigerated or freezer items when they are watching hundreds of
> dollars of food or medications spoil because their own units are not
> working.
>
> Be safe. Get prepared. Stay ready.
>
> -- Wb sends.
>
> ____________________
>
> Wayne Barringer KB6UJW
> InternetEM: KB6UJW(at)Gmail.com
> 562.608-8624: Voice & Messages
> ###
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