*** Official 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Thread *** Oscar (1 Viewer)

[Chemical X]

I got power, getting hammered with wind and rain right now.

after this, sell me your generator before you kill yourself.

 

[Ilov80s]

Hope everyone is doing ok? Got enough whiskey and beer to make it?

 

[Chemical X]

Gotta be Key West transplants 

Anything goes in FayetteNam

 

[jhib]

Many of the major network anchors are down here too.  Just such a ratings grab.  Dangerous storm, stay at home but we will send our major talent there.  Just not much integrity left anymore in reporting.

Sometime this morning, TWC had a reporter on the beach somewhere in SC showing how calm it was there at the time while landfall was happening in NC.  She said something like, "Just be patient; the worst is yet to come." She and the guy in the booth each repeated it, "Be patient.  It could get pretty bad there a little later."

I mean, I know they meant to make sure people realized they weren't out of the woods, but telling someone to be patient usually implies they just can't wait for something good to happen that they're anticipating.  

It just bugged me.    

 

[IC FBGCav]

after this, sell me your generator before you kill yourself.

Do you know it needs to be covered and not in a garage?  I didn't.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Generator can't get wet, makes sense but I was dumb.

 

[Zegras11]

I got power, getting hammered.

 

[Slapdash]

Do you know it needs to be covered and not in a garage?  I didn't.

There were probably instructions when you bought it

 

[IC FBGCav]

There were probably instructions when you bought it

Who reads that 

 

[IC FBGCav]

Before the storm.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

There were probably instructions when you bought it

I'm a dumb ### when it comes to this stuff but where do you put it in a dry, well ventilated spot during a driving rainstorm?

 

[IC FBGCav]

I'm a dumb ### when it comes to this stuff but where do you put it in a dry, well ventilated spot during a driving rainstorm?

You need to buy a generator rain coat, who knew?

 

[IC FBGCav]

Need a raincoat for snow too.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Hopefully my ignorance is a PSA for the future on generators.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Anything goes in FayetteNam

Cars safe by many mattresses ruined in the area.

 

[GoBirds]

Do you know it needs to be covered and not in a garage?  I didn't.

Haha didn’t know that when I picked mine up the other day, glad I didn’t need it. What are you supposed to use?

 

[Slapdash]

I'm a dumb ### when it comes to this stuff but where do you put it in a dry, well ventilated spot during a driving rainstorm?

Usually, in tropical-type storms, the generator is to be used after the worst has passed but power is still expected to be out for some times.  I think there are more built in ones you can use.  My aunt in Jax, FL just got one that sits outside permanently.

But, yeah, a portable one in the garage is a recipe for carbon monoxide poising.  With all the flaws of local news, that is something they talk about pretty regularly when coastal storms are coming.

I'm just glad Cav didn't get self-owned

 

[IC FBGCav]

Haha didn’t know that when I picked mine up the other day, glad I didn’t need it. What are you supposed to use?

They want it on a flat surface with plywood underneath.  If you put it in garage connected to the house with the garage door open, still can get carbon monoxide poisoned in house.  If it is away from the house and gets wet, good chance of electrocution.  Google best ways to stage it as obviously I am not the expert.

 

[Chemical X]

gotta be covered, maybe under a deck or mattress.

 

[IC FBGCav]

gotta be covered, maybe under a deck or mattress.

Both sound like horrific suggestions.

 

[GoBirds]

They want it on a flat surface with plywood underneath.  If you put it in garage connected to the house with the garage door open, still can get carbon monoxide poisoned in house.  If it is away from the house and gets wet, good chance of electrocution.  Google best ways to stage it as obviously I am not the expert.

Man I knew not to keep in the garage but figured it could run in the rain. 

 

[IC FBGCav]

Man I knew not to keep in the garage but figured it could run in the rain. 

Ditto 

 

[tri-man 47]

Often cliched, but the generator challenges are certainly a first world problem.  

 

[Cowboysfan8]

You need to buy a generator rain coat, who knew?

I would run it in the garage if I had to, just inside the door with the door open all the way and the exhaust pointed out the door

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

I would run it in the garage if I had to, just inside the door with the door open all the way and the exhaust pointed out the door

It's been raining sideways for about 4-5 hours now so that wouldn't keep it dry

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

You need to buy a generator rain coat, who knew?

The one I use for my gennie.

 

[culdeus]

Do you know it needs to be covered and not in a garage?  I didn't.

Explain to me like I'm at 720 feet sea level. 

 

[IC FBGCav]

The one I use for my gennie.

Love it, think I paid that much for my generator, they take crypto?

 

[glvsav37]

The one I use for my gennie.

how does that even stay on in a storm, looks like a sail for your generator?

As others have said, a portable generator is best for after the storm when you are waiting for your service to get turned back on. I have about a 12x7 overhand on the side of my shed that the generator would go in to protect it from rain. It's mainly open on 3 sides. 

 

[rustycolts]

Do you know it needs to be covered and not in a garage?  I didn't.

Yea I think that killed a couple people down here last year.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Yea I think that killed a couple people down here last year.

Wow, not good.

 

[rustycolts]

I think those generators are supposed to be used after the storms have past along with the rain.  That is why I never bought one I would either electrocute myself, burn the house down or kill myself with carbon monoxide.

 

[IC FBGCav]

how does that even stay on in a storm, looks like a sail for your generator?

As others have said, a portable generator is best for after the storm when you are waiting for your service to get turned back on. I have about a 12x7 overhand on the side of my shed that the generator would go in to protect it from rain. It's mainly open on 3 sides. 

I just moved in June.  I had a shed and never needed to run my generator but I would have probably run it in the rain even there.  If I did run it in my shed, I can see how dumb I would have been as all the CD would be in there.  Need an open area with rain coat.  Coat hooks to the bars on gen.

 

[Mjolnirs]

I think those generators are supposed to be used after the storms have past along with the rain. 

This.  Ride the storm out, then fire up the generator.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Still got power, still getting hammered by wind and rain.  Cars are moving up and down the road freely and at an unusual number for time of day and conditions.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Still got power, still getting hammered by wind and rain.  Cars are moving up and down the road freely and at an unusual number for time of day and conditions.

Where are you in NC?

 

[IC FBGCav]

Where are you in NC?

40/42

I 40 exit 312.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Where are you in NC?

Same to you.  You safe?  Where in nc?

 

[IC FBGCav]

Urik, you need a place too stay?  Let me know.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Same to you.  You safe?  Where in nc?

I'm well outside of the danger zone in VA.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Urik, you need a place too stay?  Let me know.

Gracias. I'm good, my friend

 

[IC FBGCav]

I'm well outside of the danger zone in VA.

Okay, np, thought you might be stranded.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Okay, np, thought you might be stranded.

Nah, was just wondering where you were. Looks like some heavy rain bands in your area

 

[IC FBGCav]

Nah, was just wondering where you were. Looks like some heavy rain bands in your area

They been consistently average, not bragging but eye missed us but outer ban isn't fun either.  My brother lives in Spotsylvania near Fredericksburg. 

 

[Uruk-Hai]

My brother lives in Spotsylvania near Fredericksburg. 

Know it well. Please tell me he doesn't have to drive to DC every day. There can't be a worse Hell than that.

 

[IC FBGCav]

Know it well. Please tell me he doesn't have to drive to DC every day. There can't be a worse Hell than that.

No, they take a bus and get up really really early.  Him and sil both work there.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

No, they take a bus and get up really really early.  Him and sil both work there.

Stay safe, man. 

 

[IC FBGCav]

Stay safe, man. 

Ty, you too.  

 

[BassNBrew]

Radar shows rain commencing at home in15 minutes. I’m further west for a wedding and should have mostly a dry day. Fingers crossed because I have a roof leak that only presents with storms from the east

 

[Chemical X]

wind is down, but rain rain rain.  at least the beagle doesn't mind.