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Edward R Cole

OT "police" was Lightning in New Mexico

What are electrical inspectors, ground police, construction permits,
any permits? We doan gots dem up heah in da norte!

I put up my towers, constructed 12x38 foot shed, wired same, had
drive-way put in back yard, rewired the shack with 240vac...not any
one's business what we do. ;-)

Well, a little stretch of truth as electrical requires inspection to
make code and keep insurance and mortgage folks happy. But we did
all those things without any permits or inspections.

This summer we will have an electrician install a transfer-switch for
our 6500w Honda standby generator, but that is because the power
company is involved (tying into service entrance). Presently, I plug
the generator in place of my 240v line to the shack and throw off the
main-breaker to keep from back-feeding the electrical utility. But
not good for ease of starting and switch-over (that someone else
could do - like my wife).

Regarding Lightning: what's that? Never hear or see it up
here. Probably like 3-4 years between occurrence of thunder or
lightning. If you want to experience an earthquake, tsunami, or
volcanic eruption - we got those. Oh, and snow (it snowed for an
hour last evening). Spring starts in mid-May!

We have little use for "police" (even if we could get one to show up)
- we got guns! ... and intact sense of humour!
FREE ALASKA!
73 - Ed, KL7UW

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Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:58:13 -0700
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning in New Mexico
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The "ground police" would be the local electrical inspector for new
construction. If the antenna system is constructed after occupancy,
the "ground police" would consist of the local fire dept.
investigation team after the fire. Any penalty will come from the
insurance company, not the Sheriff!

73,
Rick Dettinger K7MW

73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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Re: OT "police" was Lightning in New Mexico

Sometimes, the inspections come after the sparks!

73,
Rick Dettinger K7MW

On Mar 29, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote:

> What are electrical inspectors, ground police, construction permits,
> any permits? We doan gots dem up heah in da norte!
>
> I put up my towers, constructed 12x38 foot shed, wired same, had
> drive-way put in back yard, rewired the shack with 240vac...not any
> one's business what we do. ;-)
>
> Well, a little stretch of truth as electrical requires inspection to
> make code and keep insurance and mortgage folks happy. But we did
> all those things without any permits or inspections.
>

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Re: OT "police" was Lightning in New Mexico [Thread closed]

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OK folks - this thread is now officially closed. Its way off topic and
inappropriate for the list.

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Eric WA6HHQ
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On 3/29/2011 2:47 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote:

> Sometimes, the inspections come after the sparks!
>
> 73,
> Rick Dettinger K7MW
>
> ===
>
> On Mar 29, 2011, at 2:25 PM, Edward R. Cole wrote:
>> What are electrical inspectors, ground police, construction permits,
>> any permits? We doan gots dem up heah in da norte!
>>
>> I put up my towers, constructed 12x38 foot shed, wired same, had
>> drive-way put in back yard, rewired the shack with 240vac...not any
>> one's business what we do. ;-)
>>
>> Well, a little stretch of truth as electrical requires inspection to
>> make code and keep insurance and mortgage folks happy. But we did
>> all those things without any permits or inspections.
>>