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Posted: 10/31/2013 4:09:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: then you above all people should know this is a non event  Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: you realize the power grid simulation is not on the production system, right? also there are 1000's of private power companies involved. there is no "national" power grid. I have a couple of coworkers who were telling me about this "whole power shutdown test" and I thought about the same thing you stated above. It would be very hard to shut down every power plant across the nation. Maybe these people believe all the power comes from one place.  All the article states is "150 power companies" will be paticipating....doesn't say who, or what states....but a company like First Energy maintains parts of the grid from Ohio to New Jersey... then you above all people should know this is a non event I understand the "grid" is myriad of different systems hodge podged together. But, why didn't the area in Ohio get isolated from the grid faster? Why the chain reaction of "automatic" shut downs all around Lake Erie? Better yet....if a TREE can do that, imagine what a determined group with some explosives could do to a sub station. |
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Posted: 10/31/2013 4:30:20 PM EDT
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name a computer simulation where something like that has occurred. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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So, nothing ever goes sideways when the .Gov conducts a drill? Very well....carry on. 
name a computer simulation where something like that has occurred. https://www.healthcare.gov/ |
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:00:05 PM EDT
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So, nothing ever goes sideways when the .Gov conducts a drill? Very well....carry on.
name a computer simulation where something like that has occurred. https://www.healthcare.gov/ 
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:04:23 PM EDT
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I also would've thought that an over heated powerline sagging into a tall tree, in Walton Hills, Ohio, WOULD NOT shut down electricity in CT, VT etc... I understand the "grid" is myriad of different systems hodge podged together. But, why didn't the area in Ohio get isolated from the grid faster? Why the chain reaction of "automatic" shut downs all around Lake Erie? Better yet....if a TREE can do that, imagine what a determined group with some explosives could do to a sub station. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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you realize the power grid simulation is not on the production system, right? also there are 1000's of private power companies involved. there is no "national" power grid. I have a couple of coworkers who were telling me about this "whole power shutdown test" and I thought about the same thing you stated above. It would be very hard to shut down every power plant across the nation. Maybe these people believe all the power comes from one place. All the article states is "150 power companies" will be paticipating....doesn't say who, or what states....but a company like First Energy maintains parts of the grid from Ohio to New Jersey... then you above all people should know this is a non event I understand the "grid" is myriad of different systems hodge podged together. But, why didn't the area in Ohio get isolated from the grid faster? Why the chain reaction of "automatic" shut downs all around Lake Erie? Better yet....if a TREE can do that, imagine what a determined group with some explosives could do to a sub station. shit goes wrong. but how long did that last. sub stations are massively unprotected. i know here they actually have several mobile substations that can be trucked in for temporary use until repairs can be made. that said i have also been told that the large capacitors on the poles are only stocked in limited supply and can take months to get. so yea there are always holes in the systems. thats why i can easily go 30 days off grid if needed. more if i cut the lifestyle back a bit. most critical system here have the same capabilities on the corporate side. life will suck but it certainly won't end. |
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:09:42 PM EDT
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I am a system operator and it is surprising how fragile the grid is,Voltage collapse can happen pretty quickly if the "perfect storm" occurs. Obligatory pic from when I was Unit operator and the rotor needed some love.
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:16:23 PM EDT
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chernobyl was running some kind of drill too
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:20:06 PM EDT
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And it is not uncommon to run Power Restoration Drills this time of year,it is required ....it is a simulation of a major blackout and tests "black start" capabilities. If this happens for real,good luck.
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:26:37 PM EDT
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simulate, who cares. no it will not be shutdown Newp Sorry. We're going to shut it all down just for fun and games just to see how our black start units perform. Why not perpetuate internet rumor nonsense and give an unbelievable asshole like Alex Jones something to talk about. |
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:29:11 PM EDT
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Newp Sorry. We're going to shut it all down just for fun and games just to see how our black start units perform. Why not perpetuate internet rumor nonsense and give an unbelievable asshole like Alex Jones something to talk about. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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simulate, who cares. no it will not be shutdown Newp Sorry. We're going to shut it all down just for fun and games just to see how our black start units perform. Why not perpetuate internet rumor nonsense and give an unbelievable asshole like Alex Jones something to talk about. LOL. |
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:30:50 PM EDT
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It was not the whole Northeast. http://jcwinnie.biz/wordpress/imageSnag/TheBlackout-8-14-03.jpg DC line from Hydro Quebec here, plus Seabrook reactor.  http://www.snopes.com/photos/space/blackout.asp S.Central PA here. Never had a hiccup. |
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Posted: 10/31/2013 6:44:50 PM EDT
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13th? Ill be at work. Will not be affected. 
Three of these will keep me warm. https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/224890_3790999425724_848069811_n.jpg I've got you beat  -
http://www.equipmatching.com/uploads/images/1j001531utk.jpg Ours are mobile in case SHTF. 
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Posted: 11/2/2013 5:15:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Newp Sorry. We're going to shut it all down just for fun and games just to see how our black start units perform. Why not perpetuate internet rumor nonsense and give an unbelievable asshole like Alex Jones something to talk about. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: simulate, who cares. no it will not be shutdown Newp Sorry. We're going to shut it all down just for fun and games just to see how our black start units perform. Why not perpetuate internet rumor nonsense and give an unbelievable asshole like Alex Jones something to talk about. But don't let it stop you from being a chump.
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Posted: 11/2/2013 5:19:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Newp Sorry. We're going to shut it all down just for fun and games just to see how our black start units perform. Why not perpetuate internet rumor nonsense and give an unbelievable asshole like Alex Jones something to talk about. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: simulate, who cares. no it will not be shutdown Newp Sorry. We're going to shut it all down just for fun and games just to see how our black start units perform. Why not perpetuate internet rumor nonsense and give an unbelievable asshole like Alex Jones something to talk about. If Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy were any indicator.... Hell, if any WIND storm is an indicator...... Well, you get the picture......your power grid sucks. And it is a fragile piece of shit, that puts at least 50,000 people in the dark during every major storm.... I'm not impressed.
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Posted: 11/2/2013 5:26:54 AM EDT
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Its truth. I posted about this maybe a month or two ago. Will try and find the link. Had the actual website and who is involved in the so called rehearsal.
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Posted: 11/2/2013 5:28:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/2/2013 5:32:52 AM EDT
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So, nothing ever goes sideways when the .Gov conducts a drill? Very well....carry on.
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Posted: 11/12/2013 5:11:26 PM EDT
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Bump
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Posted: 11/12/2013 5:12:51 PM EDT
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You guys in wasington state better watch out for the ru'tard marauder that's on the prepper show.
fat bastard gonna loot your shit |
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Posted: 11/12/2013 5:13:54 PM EDT
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Texas has it's own power grid  it's connected to other grids so no. |
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Posted: 11/12/2013 5:21:03 PM EDT
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better not affect flying. I am fly8ing home from nashville on Wednesday....
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Posted: 11/12/2013 5:23:36 PM EDT
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better not affect flying. I am fly8ing home from nashville on Wednesday.... its a simulated test. how is critical systems being shut down by a simulation? jesus arfcom did IQ's drop all the sudden. |
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Posted: 11/12/2013 5:29:39 PM EDT
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its a simulated test. how is critical systems being shut down by a simulation? jesus arfcom did IQ's drop all the sudden. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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better not affect flying. I am fly8ing home from nashville on Wednesday.... its a simulated test. how is critical systems being shut down by a simulation? jesus arfcom did IQ's drop all the sudden. yea the chicken little syndrome is strong in here. tomorrow will be interesting. |
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Posted: 11/13/2013 4:10:50 AM EDT
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so far the lights are still on
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Posted: 11/13/2013 4:26:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got you beat -Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: 13th? Ill be at work. Will not be affected. Three of these will keep me warm. https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/224890_3790999425724_848069811_n.jpg I've got you beat - Is that a BRAND-NEW HP ? Damn!! . . . never seen a new shell  |
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Posted: 11/13/2013 4:45:59 AM EDT
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What time is it supposed to st
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Posted: 11/13/2013 4:53:47 AM EDT
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Got multiple messages from my power company there will be power out soon.
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Posted: 11/13/2013 4:56:27 AM EDT
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Got multiple messages from my power company there will be power out soon. Where in PA? |
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Posted: 11/13/2013 4:56:30 AM EDT
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Man, my power went out, and so did my internet. This sucks. Guess I'm stuck playing Uno for the rest of the day.
Man, I wish I had internet. |
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Posted: 11/13/2013 4:57:23 AM EDT
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You guys in wasington state better watch out for the ru'tard marauder that's on the prepper show. fat bastard gonna loot your shit Those idiots are only 20mins from my brother's house. I'm going to have to start taking a BOB just to go visit I guess. |
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:00:51 AM EDT
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All the Northeast has to do to have a massive power outage is have one main transmission line go down again that overloads and trips out all the others, unless they fixed it after last time. 
Fixed what? Every antique coal and gas fired generating station, and thousands of electromechanical switches from the 50's? How about no. They weren't "Shovel ready" enough.
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:07:46 AM EDT
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aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:08:14 AM EDT
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If Alex Jones doesn't say so, it ain't so. but but |
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:59:53 AM EDT
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Maybe they rescheduled for warmer weather.
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:21:49 PM EDT
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are we all dead yet?
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:25:29 PM EDT
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are we all dead yet? I'm letting her go to sleep first. I'll let you know later........or not.
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:29:04 PM EDT
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are we all dead yet? Yes 
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Posted: 11/13/2013 5:56:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So, nothing ever goes sideways when the .Gov conducts a drill? Very well....carry on. |
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Posted: 11/13/2013 6:08:31 PM EDT
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As an industrial electrician this impending shut down of electrical power put me in such a panic I raped and murdered 14 people before the end of my shift today. And not a single one was a woman.
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Posted: 11/15/2013 4:27:24 PM EDT
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As an industrial electrician this impending shut down of electrical power put me in such a panic I raped and murdered 14 people before the end of my shift today. And not a single one was a woman. I'm alive, but still sore. Cut your murder score down by one. I will not be sending you a Christmas card this year. |
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Posted: 11/15/2013 4:28:56 PM EDT
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Damn, I missed it. Was it bad?
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Posted: 11/15/2013 4:41:29 PM EDT
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Damn, I missed it. Was it bad? It was turrrrible |
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Posted: 11/15/2013 5:18:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It was turrrrible Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Damn, I missed it. Was it bad? It was turrrrible worse than Y2k??? |
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Posted: 11/15/2013 5:41:39 PM EDT
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You people are retarded. I guess you don't want to know how often nuke plants drill. I mean, wouldn't it be great if they designed something separate from the real controls to run simulations? We could call it...a....wait for it...SIMULATOR!
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Posted: 11/15/2013 5:48:01 PM EDT
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As an industrial electrician this impending shut down of electrical power put me in such a panic I raped and murdered 14 people before the end of my shift today. And not a single one was a woman. LOL |
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Posted: 11/15/2013 5:48:33 PM EDT
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