Wednesday, June 26, 2024

June 26 - The Campfire Trail - GRID DOWN......AGAIN

June 26, 2024

Day 999 of the Adventure


I was on a phone call this morning when I noticed the computer blink out at the desk where I sat. I assumed the computer itself had just gone asleep and the screen went black. When it didn't come back on after I finished my call, I began to investigate deeper. Most of the cabin was powered but some of it wasn't. Upon further investigation, it became obvious that the grid circuits were out but everything else remained on. The "everything else", was all of the circuits powered through our solar plant. This is the fourth "power outage" we've experienced here and it's the fourth time it hasn't affected us. The one difference this time is that the solar panels have actually been disconnected for several months while we installed new panels and are still working to wire them up. How can that be? you may ask. Well, the system is intended and designed to be a "Primary" system when its working. Because the panels are not currently connected, it's reverting to a "back-up" system. Meaning, the grid is currently acting as the primary power source, but part of its function is to keep the solar system charged up. Or more accurately, the battery banks. This creates a grid powered back-up in the event the grid stops working. Which it did for a time today. So even when things aren't fully functional from our independent power system point of view, It all still works as an emergency back-up. The only thing this experience told me was that I need to get some wires buried from the panel rack to the utility control building. So, as of today, all of that has moved forward a few priority points on my agenda. 

Whether it's a primary power supply or an emergency back-up supply, an alternative form of power comes in handy when it's needed. Today it could have easily gone un-noticed, but another time, maybe not. It's a simple part of planning that can make all the difference if a more serious event were ever to occur.  Here's to having power when we have no power!

Carry On

Adventure Quote: “If you can learn to stay cool and keep thinking, you’ll figure out what you need to do.” ― Vincent H. O'Neil

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