On 2/17/21 9:40 AM, Aaron C. de Bruyn via NANOG wrote:
It might not be an easy fix in the moment, but in the long run, buy a
generator and install a propane tank.
When power prices spike to insane levels like this, just flip your
transfer switch over and run off propane.
When utility power becomes cheaper, switch back to the grid.
Maybe some sort of Raspberry Pi to monitor the current prices and do
the transfer automatically. (language warning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz7IPTf1uts
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz7IPTf1uts>)
Protip: If you're blacked out, it doesn't matter what the price of
power is.
We just run extension cords and don't have a transfer switch. It's
pretty surprising what you can run on about a kw. A gallon propane tank
lasts close to 24 for us.
Mike
