[Elecraft] ZL Earthquake

[WILLIS COOKE]

Paul, we don't have earthquakes here, but we do have hurricanes.  I have a 
couple of flourescent lanterns which operate from 8 D cells.  I only had one 
during Ike and it lasted for a week with one set of batteries, using it part 
time.  They are available here from Home Depot, but you may not have that chain 
in New Zealand.  I can give you more information if you need it.  They are very 
convenient and safe.
 Willis 'Cookie' Cooke 
K5EWJ 




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From: Paul Saville <ephemeral.z9xf at zl3in.net>
To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sun, February 27, 2011 9:33:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ZL Earthquake

We had some damage here Fred, but the houses in the local area are
mostly still habitable. Across town came off much worst by all accounts.
The electricity is back on now, and we get an occasional trickle of
water from the tap, to be boiled for drinking.

Things to improve for "the next time":

- 50 litres drinking water is only just sufficient for a family of five.
I'm going to increase the "stash" to 200 litres (about 50 gallons) or more.

- Battery capacity in the shack was one 7 A/H gel battery, and about 20
AA cells. Too little to be of any use in an emergency. I'm thinking 200
A/H minimum plus a portable generator would be more appropriate. I will
also set up the shack to run off 12V battery supply all the time,
including shack computer, so it's always ready to go. The rotator might
be a little tricky in that regard being 24VAC.

- Candles are a no-go in an earthquake because they fall over when there
is an aftershock. Flashlights are inconvenient as a "working" light, so
I am looking at LED lamps, bolted to the wall or desk so they stay put.

Maybe I'm suffering an attack of siege mentality, but once bitten, twice
shy.

Wish list: I nice hot shower - luxury!

73 Paul ZL3IN

On 23/02/2011 12:37 p.m., Fred Jensen wrote:
> 
> Did the ZL earthquake affect any of you?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Fred K6DGW

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