Surge protectors are mandatory on new installs in the UK, now, probably because
of the poor state of the supply infrastructure. We had three failures last
year (with accompanying surges) alone. None so far this year, surprisingly.
> On 07/12/2023 22:48 GMT Rick Womer wrote:
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> I don't kn
In SA with up to 8 hours Load Shedding per day & subsequent switch on
surges, the insurance claims have skyrocketed. Mostly TV's, Fridges &
Aircons. The insurance companies have now "eliminated" their risk by
insisting on a surge protector fitted to the DB by a certified electrician.
Too expensive
Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the Colombian
National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in zoos (or
aviaries), it seems too easy and somewhat exploitive at the same time. But in
situations like this, where the birds are comfortable and well
I looked at the iOptron, in fact that was the one I really wanted, but
no one had it in stock when I needed to buy (so I could learn to use it
before I needed it).
On 12/6/2023 2:09 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Dec 6, 2023, at 10:48 AM, John Sessoms wrote:
https://www.amazon.com/Star-Adve
But even then you could buy clock drives for them - even electric clock
drives.
On 12/6/2023 11:35 PM, Alan Cole wrote:
Nice stuff - toys for boys! But how technology has progressed.
Eons ago I had a 6" reflector mounted on a heavy wooden tripod with a
manual equatorial mount. One had to slo
I'd get an electrician in to check whether the neutral connection has
been compromised.
On 12/7/2023 6:40 PM, Doug Brewer wrote:
Rick, have you spoken to your power provider? I mean, we're aware of
your history with electronic equipment and some software packages, but
this kind of event is n
Nice gallery!
Paul
> On Dec 9, 2023, at 1:48 PM, Stanley Halpin
> wrote:
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> Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the
> Colombian National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in
> zoos (or aviaries), it seems too easy and somewhat exploitive at
Cool, there are some pretty birds, and some really weird looking ones.
> On Dec 9, 2023, at 10:48 AM, Stanley Halpin
> wrote:
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> Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the
> Colombian National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in
> zoos (or avi
A pleasant gallery indeed. I like in particular all these exotic birds.
Henk
Op 2023-12-09 om 19:48 schreef Stanley Halpin:
Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the Colombian
National Aviary. I have never been a big fan of taking pictures in zoos (or
aviaries), it
Not horrendously expensive here, as long as your consumer unit (fusebox) has
room for it. Cartridge types (a base that fits the rail in the unit with a
replaceable active part) vary from about £30 to £150. No more than an hour's
work for the sparky to fit it. Using surge protector plugs on ev
Excellent gallery, Stan. you managed to "de-zooify" the images very well.
The Black Crowned Crane is a handsome chappie as is the pink spoonbill.
Alan C
On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 8:56 PM Stanley Halpin
wrote:
> Our recent trip to Cartagena included a half-day guided visit to the
> Colombian Nation
In SA with up to 8 hours Load Shedding per day & subsequent switch on
surges, the insurance claims have skyrocketed. Mostly TV's, Fridges &
Aircons. The insurance companies have "eliminated" their risk by
insisting on a surge protector fitted to the DB by a certified
electrician. Too expensive
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