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What's up Reefers? We had some bad storms roll through here in Michigan last week. My power was out for 2 ½ days. Luckily I have a portable generator. I went out (foolishly) at 230 am last thursday in a lightning storm, while getting drenched, to hook up the generator. I thought I was good and went to sleep after it was running. Unluckily, the gfci popped on the generator outlet and my basement flooded a little from the sump overflowing.
No equipment was ruined due to all my outlets, plugs, and electronics being hung on wall panels. There was no loss of life either. All I can say is
1. Don't go out in a lightning storm
(I think I saw the All Mighty)
2. Keep your electrical devices and cords up off the floor.
3. Have a backup plan for WHEN the power goes out.
Now I just have some flooring to replace in The Reef Cave that I wasn't too fond of anyway. I'm also getting back to my normal reefing routine.
Happy Reefing!
No equipment was ruined due to all my outlets, plugs, and electronics being hung on wall panels. There was no loss of life either. All I can say is
1. Don't go out in a lightning storm
(I think I saw the All Mighty)2. Keep your electrical devices and cords up off the floor.
3. Have a backup plan for WHEN the power goes out.
Now I just have some flooring to replace in The Reef Cave that I wasn't too fond of anyway. I'm also getting back to my normal reefing routine.
Happy Reefing!
