In
wrote:

I may be misreading your post, excuse me if I am. But, how are arcing
power transformers a part of a fireman's job, other than putting out
any resulting fire?

I think the expectation is that the fire department would be sensitive
to something that has an obvious potential for starting a fire.

Fire departments also know who to talk to at the power company to get
things turned off during fire emergencies, who might either be the same
people who would actually care about an arcing transformer or would know
who would.

Lastly, fire departments are local and easier to deal with than the FCC.

--
Bert Hyman St. Paul, MN

....substitute 'arcing' for 'noisy', same thing applies.
- 'Doc

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...substitute 'arcing' for 'noisy', same thing applies.
- 'Doc


Hmmm ... are you sure that is a 1:1 ratio?

My gawd man, if you are involved in IT, I certainly hope it is NOT with
any "we" do business with! frown

I truly pity you, brother ...

Regards,
JS

Bert Hyman wrote:

...
Fire departments also know who to talk to at the power company to get
things turned off during fire emergencies, who might either be the same
people who would actually care about an arcing transformer or would know
who would.

Lastly, fire departments are local and easier to deal with than the FCC.


Bert:

In this case, at least, our logic is toe-to-toe, and at least a good
place to begin ... but like I indicated--not everyone seems to be doing
their "jobs" these day--but then, you already knew that. wink

Warm regards,
JS

Bert Hyman wrote:
In
wrote:

I may be misreading your post, excuse me if I am. But, how are arcing
power transformers a part of a fireman's job, other than putting out
any resulting fire?

I think the expectation is that the fire department would be sensitive
to something that has an obvious potential for starting a fire.

Keep in mind that as far as the fire department is concerned, that
arcing transformer is already "on fire". Fire departments are trained to
respond to electrical fires, which include downed power lines. That
arcing transformer looks a lot like the arcing from a power line - just
on a smaller scale. They work with the power companies, who have the
responsibility of turning off the power, while the FD takes care of
whatever extra fire that happens.

Do the immediate neighbors know the transformer is malfunctioning? Does
the power company know? Not taking care of that would be gross
negligence. A discreet caal to the Fire department might help, maybe
even a call to the home insurance company (you'd be surprised how
helpful they can be when property they insure is at risk.


Fire departments also know who to talk to at the power company to get
things turned off during fire emergencies, who might either be the same
people who would actually care about an arcing transformer or would know
who would.

Lastly, fire departments are local and easier to deal with than the FCC.


In this case, definitely. There is a clear danger. The FCC is of better
use when there are problems that are more nuisance than danger to the
public.

- 73 de Mike N3LI -

I think my point has been 'gotten across'. Not to everyone, but that
seldom happens about anything. There really are advantages to being
thought of as the 'village idiot'...
- 'Doc

wrote:


I think my point has been 'gotten across'. Not to everyone, but that
seldom happens about anything. There really are advantages to being
thought of as the 'village idiot'...
- 'Doc

Doc:

One thing should be made clear, I DO NOT think you the 'village idiot.'

I can be abrasive, please do not take that abrasiveness as an indication
of my opinion of you and/or your text ... your contributions to the
discussions here are appreciated and of value ...

Warm regards,
JS

Hey! I worked hard for that title. I expect it to be used! I don't
expect any bowing or scraping, but you WILL acknowledge the title!
- 'Doc

wrote:
Hey! I worked hard for that title. I expect it to be used! I don't
expect any bowing or scraping, but you WILL acknowledge the title!
- 'Doc



LOL ...

Really don't know what to say ... have a good day. :-)

Regards,
JS