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EJ
 
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Default Ice Storm 03 lessons learned

I put my steam boiler on battery backup. There are no motors on it, just
some 24V controls, so it lasts 6-7 hours on a 1500VA backup. Same with water
heater. Forced air and hydronic systems are out of luck and need
generators...

EJ

"RB" wrote in message
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(none) wrote:
Remember to unplug your home PC. Power on/offs, surges, sags--all are

not
good for your hard drive.


Why?

RB

I figured I was all set for a power drop--gas furnace, gas water heater,
gas stove, coal stove backup. Then I noticed the electric igniter on my
furnace and water heater, the electric circulating fan on the coal
stove...well, I can still light the kitchen range with a match. I

imagine
the water bed will stay warm for a while.


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