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To: Tenacious 1

>> What makes everyone think our power grid is so fragile? <<

How many spare transformers are in inventory? How long does it take to get them? Who makes them?

Please enlighten us.


225 posted on 02/24/2012 4:41:45 AM PST by appalachian_dweller (Live each day as if it's your last. It might be.)
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To: appalachian_dweller

There’s a good chance the parts are made in China. Even if they aren’t, how will they get the parts to the right place?

Anytime there is a major winter storm or hurricane it takes weeks to restore power. Those examples are small compared to what an EMP could do.


228 posted on 02/24/2012 5:49:07 AM PST by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: appalachian_dweller
How many spare transformers are in inventory? How long does it take to get them? Who makes them?

Please enlighten us.

There are 976,236 transformers in US inventory right now.

It takes 4 to 6 weeks after you call the local power company to get it installed. But the power companies always keep a bunch sitting around of all shapes and sizes for storms and damage. That's why it doesn't take 4 to 6 weeks when a dump truck knocks one off of a power pole or lightning strikes one.

Tempco, Hammond, GE, Seimens, ACME, and a bunch of foreign companies. Boats will still work, especially those that are not parked in Kansas.

Happy? :o)

230 posted on 02/24/2012 6:15:58 AM PST by Tenacious 1 (With regards to the GOP: I am prodisestablishmentarianistic!)
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