POWER OUTAGE NOTICE - Need to prepare for my tanks' inhabitants' safety - Page 2

SanguinesDream · #1 11-21-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya know, I can justify pretty much anything, but this is just something I can't make up an excuse for

It's just wrong!

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mike31154 · #2 11-21-2013, 03:10 PM

Definitely a plus that BC Hydro has forewarned you of the outage. Buying a small generator should get you through with the least amount of hassle & you might be able to run a few other things in your home, like the fridge, to keep your steaks in the freezer compartment from thawing out. Or you could have bbq steak for dinner.

I've been meaning to get a small generator myself, the only backup I have is a couple of battery powered air pumps and car batteries with inverter. I've been very fortunate in that there have been no long term outages here in Vernon since I set up my tank. And yes, should you decide to buy a generator (as I probably should as well), plan to keep it. I have to agree that buying anything with the premeditated intent of returning it after having used it temporarily is not the mama.

Madreefer · #3 11-21-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Ya know, I can justify pretty much anything, but this is just something I can't make up an excuse for

It's just wrong!

Totally agree. I'm curious of the reason they use for the return. I'd be too ashamed to say "ahh I just dont need it anymore". It is the same as stealing as this also drives up prices.
If you cant afford this hobby maybe it's time to find another one.

Doug · #4 11-21-2013, 04:44 PM

I like Marks whole house system he added in his build thread. Now thats the way to go. I worry about power outage when Im not there. Who digs the generator out of the shed and fires it up, etc.

Reef Pilot · #5 11-21-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Madreefer

Totally agree. I'm curious of the reason they use for the return. I'd be too ashamed to say "ahh I just dont need it anymore". It is the same as stealing as this also drives up prices.
If you cant afford this hobby maybe it's time to find another one.

I used to be in retail (big box), and sad to say, there was a lot of this... And yes, it is part of your shrink, which cuts into your margin, and it all adds to the cost for everyone else.

But people should also know that if you are on some type of loyalty program or use a credit card, this type of data can be tracked.