[Flyer]

Really? Go stand in a line at DMV and be helped by some government moron and think how great that would be to have our power run by these same people.

Imprison their executives? Well that’s crazy but at least that is possible with non government entities. We can’t imprison the incompetent government people that can not get the drug attics off the streets. With the government we don’t get that option.

[AZbunch]

That’s why I continue to keep my 28+ years-old land-line. I do love finally having Verizon service up there, but I sure don’t want to depend on it…

[carlshome]

bigtreestechman, I guess that confirms once again that the only reliable communication link is a AT&T land line. Thanks for the input.

[bigtreestechman]

Verizon and Comcast went out in Dorrinton. ATT land line stayed active.
I believe that Verizon stayed up in Arnold.

[carlshome]

Hey, I get being bent about it all. But a few practical questions:

1. During the last power cut by PG&E, Verizon cell service went dead. Did Comcast go dead too?

2. I walked my neighborhood at the bottom of Sierra Parkway at Indian Rock and several neighbors had automatic generators (like Generac) running. Do these generators vary their speed and output based on demand? or run full out all the time?

3. My AT&T land line was working during the power cut, although with an old school wired Princess phone. Did anyone lose functionality of their AT&T land line (other than by a powered cordless phone)?

I’m just trying to figure out future options if the PG&E turn offs become the new normal. I can’t be driving up for several days with short notice every time PG&E decides to cut the power. Or maybe I just never keep anything in my fridge any more?

Comments? Suggestions? How are you coping?

Carl

[bigtreestechman]

PG&E is once again threatening to shut down power in Dorrington.
We need to shut down PG&E, imprison their executives, claw back their bonuses and dividends, and create real Public Services!

[adamsf]

Hello,

Long time reader, first time poster.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a chimney sweep? Ours needs looking at as it’s smoking us out. We called Ash Away but never heard back.

Thanks!
Adam

[tortuga]

Another vote for Snider! Our neighbor was parking in my driveway quite often last winter as he had the other plow contractor who wasn’t getting his snow cleared in a timely manner.

Thanks for getting up early and staying out late, Adam!

[Snider Snow and Stump]

Snider’s Snow Removal 209 795-2847 Accepting new clients this year. We know snow! We’ve been doing it for over 24 years!

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[Dogwood]

Bob that’s typical for the actuator to be slow. The valworx is also slow, takes mine about the same time. I think it’s because the motors are geared for torque to push against the incoming pressure from the utility.

The best part is the convenience. That will pay for itself for years to come.

[Bob]

Installed two new ball valves along with the Econet valve robot. Installation was simple and the Econet robot operates the valves with no problem. They move a bit slow, but that’s fine. I think the Econet site states it can take 18 seconds to finish the cycle, but believe it’s shorter than that. I would guess not as robust as the Valworx option, but I like the idea of operating remotely (although my Xfifnity modem is currently failing!). I’ll post again if the product does not last long term.

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[Dogwood]

I am also super pleased with my valworx valve. It was great advice in this thread from jsschmitz. It has been reliable and convenient. I think the ultimate setup we discussed is a three way with it going to an external drain. Not only water off but system drained.

My latest upgrade was to a rinnai tankless to replace the original electric tank from 1966. The rinnai so far has been excellent. We do have hard water, but the rinnai has internal sensors and will display and error code when it’s time to flush it with vinegar. Also these newer tankless have internal heaters to protect themselves from freezing on or off. I need to find a ups to keep a few days power and I am good.

I am happy to donate my used eco net to another owner just let me know.

[Dogwood]

Azbunch please email me I am interested prosise@hotmail.com

[jsschmitz]

I’m extremely pleased with the Valworx motorized ball valve I put in. I’ve had 4 years with absolutely no problem with it. Like some of the others I didn’t have a place to put a mechanical linkage so an electrical valve made sense. Only once has the power been off when I wanted to operate it, and that was no big deal to use the manual bypass on it. Otherwise I just flip the switch to turn the water off or on. I wouldn’t hesitate to put in another. I hope the Econet works well for you.

[AZbunch]

I would just like to have some room in my garage back…$100.00

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