bennorPremium
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New Haven, CT | Hurricane Sandy Weather models, as of now, appear to show Hurricane Sandy may have the potential to impact the CT area sometime Monday or Tuesday of next week. Weather.com is forecasting tropical storm conditions are possible for coastal CT on Monday. |
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 SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | I've been following this pretty closely too.. Seems more and more likely that we won't dodge this one. I'm getting my generator setup warmed up this weekend for the main event next week. Any problems I may have I want ironed out now rather than when I need it.
Otherwise, I'll batten down the hatches like everyone else and hope for the best. Other CT forum regulars might be well advised to dust off those generators this weekend and make sure they're prepped for the worst.. just in case..  |
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 Subaru1-3-2-4Premium
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Greenwich, CT | reply to bennor
I only heard about this storm yesterday when on the citydata.com site I guess I will buy some fuel this weekend. |
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join:2003-05-22
Middletown, CT
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Jim, what's the brand name on that outside box you're using? I was thinking of doing something like that, but with an RV/boat sealed plug.
That's one of those "Interlockkit"? Yet another item I've procrastinated on...
»www.interlockkit.com/ |
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 orion940No longer a burden on societyPremium
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Windsor, CT | reply to bennor
They mentioned the possibility of snow along with 2-3 days of "weather mayhem". Wonderful.
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to gregamy
It's a GenTran Inlet Box: »www.amazon.com/GenTran-250-Volt-···=gentran |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to gregamy
It is an interlock kit, but the one I have is made by GE for my GE panel: »www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R···Nzmf5Wb0
The ones you linked to are third party aftermarket interlocks. I'd look to see if your panel manufacturer makes one specifically for your panel... it's the best way to go if available. Either way, check with your local building inspector before you buy to make sure whatever you install meets local codes. Mine was approved without issue. |
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| GEe that interlock looks oddly familiar  . I think I paid $46 at the depot.
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gregamy
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Middletown, CT Reviews:
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said by SwedishRider:The ones you linked to are third party aftermarket interlocks. I'd look to see if your panel manufacturer makes one specifically for your panel... Nope. I've got an older (1984) Crouse Hinds panel, they won't have anything like that. The Interlocks place does, though. |
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Subaru1-3-2-4Premium
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Greenwich, CT | reply to orion940
said by orion940:They mentioned the possibility of snow along with 2-3 days of "weather mayhem". Wonderful.
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I could see that happening, I think in Northern CA some places got a foot of snow already? Just a matter of time it gets here.. I hope it's better then last year i never got to go out to the slopes last year.. |
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bennorPremium
join:2006-07-22
New Haven, CT | reply to bennor
Estimated track appears to be moving west now with landfall possible somewhere on the NJ coast on Tuesday. |
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orion940No longer a burden on societyPremium
join:2001-12-23
Windsor, CT | reply to bennor
If we cancel Halloween again, what am I going to do with all this heart healthy candy?
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meskinctMad Scientist at WorkPremium
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Southbury, CT | I'd be happy to take it off your hands. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | reply to meskinct
said by meskinct:GEe that interlock looks oddly familiar . I think I paid $46 at the depot.
Nice!  Wonder where you got that idea.. |
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 HarddriveProud American and Infidel since 1968.Premium
join:2000-09-20
Phone Room
kudos:2 | reply to bennor
Great. Weather channel just did an average of all the tracks. Right into Connecticut. |
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SwedishRiderRider on the StormPremium
join:2006-01-11
Connecticut
kudos:1 | said by Harddrive:Great. Weather channel just did an average of all the tracks. Right into Connecticut.
Not sure why... models are moving closer to DC by the hour... CT may be spared even a decent glancing blow at this point.. |
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orion940No longer a burden on societyPremium
join:2001-12-23
Windsor, CT
2 edits | Gas is going donw a little round here. So in the next couple dats, We're all gonna be making Mr. Bill noises when the gauging starts. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo.
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bennorPremium
join:2006-07-22
New Haven, CT | reply to bennor
Models now predicting landfall in the Delmarva area of southern Jersey. |
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bennorPremium
join:2006-07-22
New Haven, CT | reply to bennor
Gov. Malloy declares state of emergency...
»www.ctpost.com/news/article/Mall···5692.php |
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2 edits | reply to bennor
My new toy, purchased last Summer. Looks like it bought it right at $700. I see the same model listing for $950 now.
Don't want to wait for power until line crews show up from Alaska.
Still haven't been able to get electrician to install, so it looks like extension cords this time around. Not gonna do backfeed - too many unknowns. At least we will have heat, refrigeration, and a few lights.
Some good weather links
Hurricane blog
»www.wunderground.com/blog/JeffMa···num=2277
Forecast without the BS
»m.wund.com/
Interesting note - due to very warm atmosphere conditions, many weather folk have been insisting that 20th century flood control methods will not work in the 21st century.
Irene nearly flooded the NYC subway system. |
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