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

[rusty lindgren]

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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 <wolfy at wlfy.it> 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 <rustylindgren at gmail.com>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 <steveberl at gmail.com> 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 <rustylindgren at gmail.com>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.pdf
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Cheers,
>>>>
>>>> Rusty
>>>> **
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> -steve
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Rusty Lindgren
>> **
>>
>>
>>
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Cheers,

Rusty Lindgren
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