Order delay

[tbonerocketeer]

Chris' rocket supplies was hit by a tornado today in Ga so naturally orders will be delayed. While we have minimal damage to us, we have no power as the lines are down for several miles. Thanks for your understanding.

 

[DeeRoc29]

Dang, be safe Chris.

 

[Worsaer]

Sorry to hear that Chris. The news says that the storms hit pretty hard. Take care.

 

[tbonerocketeer]

Sorry to hear that Chris. The news says that the storms host pretty hard. Take care.

We had zero warning on the tornado...they cancelled the warning about 10 min before it hit.

 

[cwbullet]

Chris, Be safe and take care of your family and neighbors. Rocketry guys will understand.

 

[tbonerocketeer]

Chris, Be safe and take care of your family and neighbors. Rocketry guys will understand.

We went and cut trees to open roads out of the neighborhood. I even took the ATV to rescue an elderly couple since ems couldn't get through with down power lines and trees.

 

[grouch]

Dude, sorry to hear. Hope life gets back to normal soon.

 

[BA_Incognito]

Glad to hear you are OK. Stay safe using those chain saws and walking around down lines, especially at night. Never know when one might still be hot.

 

[prfesser]

We went and cut trees to open roads out of the neighborhood. I even took the ATV to rescue an elderly couple since ems couldn't get through with down power lines and trees.

You're a good man, Chris. People first. Things can be replaced or fixed.

Best -- Terry

 

[cwbullet]

We went and cut trees to open roads out of the neighborhood. I even took the ATV to rescue an elderly couple since ems couldn't get through with down power lines and trees.

That is very heroic. Heroes do when others stand by and watch. I guess today the other film it and place it on YouTube.

 

[Steve Shannon]

Glad to hear you are OK. Stay safe using those chain saws and walking around down lines, especially at night. Never know when one might still be hot.

This is an excellent point. Step voltage (a voltage gradient that exists on the ground near downed power lines and which causes current to flow up one leg, through a person and back to ground through the other leg) can kill just as effectively as actually brushing a power line.
Focusing on the ground can pose a hazard as well. Years ago in a neighboring town, a young man was killed in sort of a freak accident. As I recall he stopped to help someone who had run into a utility pole. While looking down his head contacted a low hanging line and he was killed.
More recently, a lineman I knew was killed while working to clear trees from lines. A cut across the trunk resulted in the unbalanced root ball rolling and killing him. Gravity can be a real problem.

 

[Mendal]

Good luck Chris I hope things get back to normal quickly for you.

 

[Cl(VII)]

Yikes! Take care of yourself, your family and your local community. I'm sure your rocket community will understand.

 

[Onebadhawk]

You be safe Chris..
Take care man..
Prayers to everyone affected by this..

Teddy

 

[Nytrunner]

Wonderful news you and yours are safe!

Good luck and safety to you and the folks down there!

 

[Bat-mite]

Yikes. Best to you and yours. Glad you are okay.

 

[cerving]

Wow. Glad to hear that you're OK.

 

[tbonerocketeer]

Was a busy day and is going to be very cold tonight...they say 25. Power is still out.

 

[tbonerocketeer]

Photo of the road

 

[Steve Shannon]

Was a busy day and is going to be very cold tonight...they say 25. Power is still out.

Stay warm. I wish I could send you a generator.

 

[tbonerocketeer]

Stay warm. I wish I could send you a generator.

I actually have one, but it won't run the heat pump. Power came on just now....for 30 seconds and then bang, back out. Now it's snowing outside too.

 

[Steve Shannon]

That shows they’re trying to restore circuits at least. Is the heat pump the only heat source you have?

 

[tbonerocketeer]

That shows they’re trying to restore circuits at least. Is the heat pump the only heat source you have?

We have a fireplace too, and it's been used heavily today. Not much wood left...power is on again

 

[captbk]

Wow Cris. Glad to hear it missed you and your family is safe. Sending prayers to the south.

 

[Onebadhawk]

Wooowwwww,,
I'm jealous Chris..
I always wanted a fireplace in my home..
I love the smell of a wood fire burning..
Even though I know it usually makes the rest of the house cold
if the thermostat is anywhere near the fireplace..

Why won't the generator run the heat pump ??
Too small ??

Teddy

 

[tbonerocketeer]

Wooowwwww,,
I'm jealous Chris..
I always wanted a fireplace in my home..
I love the smell of a wood fire burning..
Even though I know it usually makes the rest of the house cold
if the thermostat is anywhere near the fireplace..

Why won't the generator run the heat pump ??
Too small ??

Teddy

Yes, not enough output.

 

[Onebadhawk]

Yes, not enough output.

Cough it up Chris..
What does the pump draw ??
How many running watts is your generaator ??

I have one I can send down with Kenny A..

Teddy