Power Outages Just Waiting!

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

Don't know what is worse being informed of outages or bam all power gone.

Last month we had 6 power outages with no warnings and today as we have winds through 5 p.m, tomorrow warnings of power outages occurring don't know when though.

Granddaughter just arrived with baby - she lives 10 miles away - her power gone needs to shower ready for work at 2 p.m. here we go again........

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

With that many power outages I would seriously consider getting a generator. JMHO!!

On It · ‎03-15-2021

@dulwich Is this weather related or a grid problem? I am sorry that you are dealing with outages. They seem to be happening more frequently in my part of the world as well. They are especially troublesome as we get more and more dependent on technology.

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

@kaydee50 Yes we have generator sitting in garage on waiting list for installation!

Walking down our road is like 'Generator City' when power gone all you can hear are generators. Hopefully ours will be in soon.

FiddleDeeDee · ‎03-06-2020

We just priced a whole house generator and it was around $14,000. Many families where we live have this specific type due to the type of floorplans we have and the fact AC is simply needed due to where we are located. The thing is, others have said (this is via our FB page) that they have NEVER had a need for it in the 15,20, 25 years they've lived here as the power comes back on after a few hours or so.

Still......hot is still hot.

We're looking a portable one that can go with us from house to house. South to North, etc. We've lost power due to hurricanes/snow back East for 1-2 weeks and paid a HUGE price for not have a generator. With the weather going the way it is, I think it's simply a smart investment for anyone.

*Four Seasons once again*

rockygems123 · ‎06-04-2012

@dulwich wrote:
Don't know what is worse being informed of outages or bam all power gone.

Last month we had 6 power outages with no warnings and today as we have winds through 5 p.m, tomorrow warnings of power outages occurring don't know when though.

Granddaughter just arrived with baby - she lives 10 miles away - her power gone needs to shower ready for work at 2 p.m. here we go again........

@dulwich Santa Cruz mtns if I remember correctly?

On It · ‎03-15-2021

@rockygems123 Oh, so this would be the preemptive outages because of fire danger? That explains it. I was confused because we have power grid problems in my neck of the woods.

dulwich · ‎01-18-2012

I don't know about preemptive - too much sun - power out, some wind - power out, and one of the best last month 'squirrel chewed wire' our neighborhood awaits what will be cause of next outage - very frustrating!

But we have had our share of fires/evacuations and definitely do not want that experience again.

silkyk · ‎03-03-2011

I purchased those light bulbs that work when the power goes and I LOVE them. Last time the power went I was so happy I bought them....bought my SIL a set too. Lights working all over the house...outside too. Great product.