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Re: Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator


From: David Lesher <wb8foz () nrk com>
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:11:02 -0500 (EST)


Speaking on Deep Background, the Press Secretary whispered:


He also is strongly opposed to us purchasing a natural gas generator
which seemed like a shoe-in for us.

I know of several cases where the San Jose fire marshall turned off
natural gas as a precaution.  You may wish to discuss with your local
fire marshall under what conditions they will turn off the gas.

Some places require auto-shutoff valves for NG as an earthquake
precaution.


Natural gas is a big plus in many ways; one undervalued by both
customers and generator sales folks..

But all that ONLY in non-tilting/shaking enviroments. If
'earthquake' does not mean "something that happens out in THEIR
state.." to you; then don't consider it.



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