kilo69
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« on: August 23, 2010, 10:02:57 am » |
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Got to work this morning to get a message from a neighbor that the power was out. I have eggs 5 days from hatching in my incubator!!!!... Went on the website and they said outage at 9:11am expected repair time 10:00am... Ok not to bad as the bator is on a backup that should last 45min-1hr easy.
At 9:45 the time went to 11am.... I'm starting to get worried and ask my boss if I can swing home and setup a longer backup power. (I live 45min one way from work). Once i get there I check the backup system and it's only down 50% after 1hr 30mins... not too bad... I hook up some extra batteries that should give it enought to last well into the evening. Get back to work at noon and I guess the power is back!
I'd hate to lose them all in the last few days to a power outage! Glad I hooked up that backup even though my G/F thought I was paranoid!
Kristian
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DUCK_GARDENER
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« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 03:25:47 pm » |
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It is too bad about the outage, but congrats on thinking about a back up system. Great planning ahead and better to have it in place and never need it, than to forget about it and then need one! DG
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Cathy
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« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2010, 05:36:28 am » |
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Something worth mentioning is that embryos near hatch will generate some heat themselves so even if you do have a little bit of a power outage they should pull through if the ambient temps are 'summer-ish'. I have actually had ducklings survive a rainstorm and subsequent submersion in puddle water overnight!!
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The information I have provided in this message is based on my own personal experiences, the experiences of others who have shared their experiences and knowledge with me, and a dash of opinion thrown in for extra flavor. Your mileage may vary! )
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