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davo · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:50 am Post subject: Back up

Just wondering if anyone uses generators for in use with there herps (and anything else i guess) as a back up in case of power cuts?

Stuart · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:52 am Post subject:

Funny you should mention this..during the gales the other day our town lost all electricity for almost 3 hours and must admit it did get me thinking about getting a generator..
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davo · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 3:45 am Post subject:

we had one the other day, and a guy on the street has a petrol generator and i thought that would be great. But i thought maybe some people with extensive collections or sensitive species might already have one of sorts. Just wonder what people do. We had one powercut that lasted 3 days a couple of years ago, and with weather getting more and more unpredictable... would sure help for peace of mind with the animals

Rickeezee · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:38 am Post subject:

Scott W · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 10:57 am Post subject:

I don't, unless the power is going to be out for more than 12 hours I wouldn't worry too much.

How long was your power off in the end Stu?

I would however get a good generator if I lived in a more rural location Wink

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There has been a number of areas in Kent that have been without power for over 3 days, Apparently there are 17 houses still without power, that'll be more than 5 days. Shocked

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kroakykaren · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject:

B&Q had them on offer up here for less than £40, they ran off 2stroke my friend bought one yesterday, it looks the business Very Happy

Love Karen
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MJ · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:36 pm Post subject:

We had one in NJ but they get more freak westher out there than we do here... some winters we could be with out power for a few days, so with the food the baby and frogs we needed something to keep us going.
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davo · Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject:

got any info on it karen?