[Elecraft] OT "police" was Lightning in New Mexico

[Edward R. Cole]

What are electrical inspectors, ground police, construction permits, 
any permits?  We doan gots dem up heah in da norte!

I put up my towers, constructed 12x38 foot shed, wired same, had 
drive-way put in back yard, rewired the shack with 240vac...not any 
one's business what we do. ;-)

Well, a little stretch of truth as electrical requires inspection to 
make code and keep insurance and mortgage folks happy.  But we did 
all those things without any permits or inspections.

This summer we will have an electrician install a transfer-switch for 
our 6500w Honda standby generator, but that is because the power 
company is involved (tying into service entrance).  Presently, I plug 
the generator in place of my 240v line to the shack and throw off the 
main-breaker to keep from back-feeding the electrical utility.  But 
not good for ease of starting and switch-over (that someone else 
could do - like my wife).

Regarding Lightning:  what's that?  Never hear or see it up 
here.  Probably like 3-4 years between occurrence of thunder or 
lightning.  If you want to experience an earthquake, tsunami, or 
volcanic eruption - we got those.  Oh, and snow (it snowed for an 
hour last evening).  Spring starts in mid-May!

We have little use for "police" (even if we could get one to show up) 
- we got guns!  ... and intact sense of humour!
FREE ALASKA!
73 - Ed, KL7UW

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Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:58:13 -0700
From: Rick Dettinger <k7mw78 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning in New Mexico
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The "ground police" would be the local electrical inspector for new
construction.  If the antenna system is constructed after occupancy,
the "ground police" would consist of the local fire dept.
investigation team after the fire.  Any penalty will come from the
insurance company, not the Sheriff!

73,
Rick Dettinger   K7MW






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