My guess is no .. but I don't know. I would say power the fridge first and the TV 2nd .. until which time your basement is taking water, then the sump obviously takes priority.
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My guess is no .. but I don't know. I would say power the fridge first and the TV 2nd .. until which time your basement is taking water, then the sump obviously takes priority.
candrew
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when you bought the house, what did they tell you about the basement in terms of flooding?
Gyp Rosetti
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See, I'm scared to not run the sump pump at all. It seems to generally empty every 10-15 minutes so biding my time for so little time doesn't seem to make sense. So for me, I think that has to be plugged in. I figured maybe keep that plugged in nonstop and keep the tv going as well while keeping the fridge turned off but closed for about 3-5 hours. Then, take a break from the tv for an hour or two, thus unplugging it, and plug the fridge in to get it back to how it should be. Once there, rotate back.
But I guess I'm concerned with the sump pump and tv/fridge, just two at a time, being too much too. Each seem over 1,000 watts.
But I guess I'm concerned with the sump pump and tv/fridge, just two at a time, being too much too. Each seem over 1,000 watts.
Gyp Rosetti
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They didn't. A real estate agent's not really going to bring that up and the house appeared immaculate. During Irene, the power never went out and we were fine. However, this past winter, our sump pump died and we took on a little water (half centimeter maybe) in about half our basement.
candrew
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They should of - especially if you live on the edge of a flood zone. Mine did.
At least you got the next two days off. I got called in to work today and will be leaving with a laptop for tomorrow.
Good luck.
Gyp Rosetti
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Yeah, he wasn't the best agent. Plus, even the basement looked like you could eat off the floor so I'm guessing it wasn't a concern for him. It wasn't for me too much because of how clean it looked. But he had had the floor painted and the walls (with Killz) I think.
If you all want a reminder of honor and priorities just remember that at the "Tomb of the Unknown Soldier" an honor guard is on detail like always. Hurricane be damned.
God Bless them that they wont get sick and that no harm will befall them.
God Bless them that they wont get sick and that no harm will befall them.
The Thriller
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I've never had to use a generator for anything. Utah hasn't had a major disaster (yet). For your generator, for example, how much gas does it take? How often to you have to refill it?
How long (estimation wise) will it take for gas stations and stores to become restocked with gas, food, and water again? I'm assuming that many people have some emergency supplies but I doubt they'd last longer than a few days. What about plumbing? I mean... What happens when the sewer system is so flooded and you have to use the bathroom or want to take a shower?
I'm going to be lost once the big one hits Utah....
How long (estimation wise) will it take for gas stations and stores to become restocked with gas, food, and water again? I'm assuming that many people have some emergency supplies but I doubt they'd last longer than a few days. What about plumbing? I mean... What happens when the sewer system is so flooded and you have to use the bathroom or want to take a shower?
I'm going to be lost once the big one hits Utah....
I'd be surprised if you can push the refrigerator without knocking it out. My 4000W has a rough time running a small a/c unit (12,000 btu I think). Check it in in advance and leave the doors open to make sure it turns on.
If it were me then I'd be freezing water for later use in the fridge. The larger the cubes the better. Gatorade bottles work well. Put your milk in the freezer for a while also. If you can get it, dry ice in the fridge works miracles. Don't worry about the freezer if you're only looking at 2-3 days.
Gyp Rosetti
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Thanks Frank.
That was a veritable franklinstorm of information.
Yeah, that was a reach.
Yeah, that was a reach.
Gyp Rosetti
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Yeah, that's what it is.
It pisses me off, first we had sciencegate, and now this?!
Gyp Rosetti
Banned
Making light of a serious issue for millions. Cool bro.
Not sure why I put belittling.
Not sure why I put belittling.
I'm sure my silly joke has caused endless suffering for so many people. I'm just glad you're out there looking out for them.
The part about my grandmother wasn't a joke by the way. Richmond doesn't seem to be experiencing much yet.
Gyp Rosetti
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Sometimes it's tough to tell when people are joking and I don't really recall you being the sarcastic type so I just took it as being completely ignorant.
And the worst is still about six to eight hours away.
