Fwd: daisy-chaining power supplies in the space - sudo-discuss

6 Feb 2013

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Hi Wolfy,

Yes, that would be a big improvement, and we can put it on next week's
agenda I think, since I won't be at the meeting.

-Rusty

On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 12:16 PM, Matthew Meier &lt;wolfy(a)wlfy.it&gt; wrote:

...
  A semi-temp solution would be to run 2 10-gague
extension cords to the
 center table. This would be MORE than enough to handle some large
 power throughput.

 -Matt

 On Wed, Feb 6, 2013 at 11:53 AM, rusty lindgren &lt;rustylindgren(a)gmail.com&gt;wrote;wrote:

  Hi Steve,

 That's a good point, but I don't know if we can afford anything like
 that.  We could use temporary and easy solutions like extension cords that
 get unplugged after use.  If someone could help us out professionally, it
 would be a good all around kind of thing.

 In the meantime, I think it would be smart if we dealt with the following:

    1. Make-shift cables and stuff hanging around the space with exposed
    caps(Copper-oxide, dust, moisture and things like beading can cause a
    fault-arc on our , untreated, *wood floor* or other fuel).
    2. Ground everything out.  Not only will we get 'dirty' signal,
    without grounding we will have an increased risk of fire for a couple of
    reasons(i think arcing is #1).
    3. Separate food,  water, chemicals and other products from
    electronics.
    4. Only use extension cords temporarily.
    5. Read the ratings on our power-strips to see if they can handle the
    load we are using.
    6. Avoid plugging high-drain devices into power-strips that don't
    meet the recommended load.

 Secondary considerations for changing our behavior include:

    1. Tripping over wires, which can hurt humans and gear
    2. Potential for electrocution
    3. Aesthetically unpleasing
    4. Gets in the way of work

 I'm willing to donate $100 extra to the space for a proper
 power-conditioner, and to help ground things out, but these are the things
 I could think of that would imply liability on our part as a group.

 *These are just suggestions, but I think they are good ones. *
 *
 *
 -Rusty

 On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 10:01 PM, Steve Berl &lt;steveberl(a)gmail.com&gt; wrote:

  Do we have access to the electrical panel? Are
there empty breaker
 spaces in it? It isn't too hard to run conduit on the walls with outlet
 boxes, and then have a licensed electrician come and hook up the end to the
 breaker panel.

 -steve

 On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 9:26 PM, rusty lindgren &lt;rustylindgren(a)gmail.com&gt;wrote;wrote:

  Hello Fellow Sudo People,

 This is a good article about why we shouldn't daisy-chain things in the
 space.  Any suggestions on a work-around is appreciated.  I am offering to
 help hack this problem.

 http://www.compliance.gov/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/fastfacts_daisychains.…

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 Rusty
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