Wired News on Backhoe Troubles

Tue Oct 20 13:29:47 UTC 1998

Unnamed Administration sources reported that Sean Donelan said:
> LessonsLearned: Did you know standby generator makers have a universal key
> for the maintenance hatches on your generator sitting outside your
> building.  All 'authorized' service people all over the country have
> it.  How many folks knew there was a black market for generator starting
> batteries?  ..........

In many places, the generator is inside a 8' chainlink fence --
sometimes with razor ribbon on top.

But tamper switches ARE a good idea, if there is someone to
respond.  A PIR-triggered floodlight would not hurt, either. 
(Not to mention flashlights on hand for when the generator won't
start...or access to drive a car w/high-beams up to it.)

BTW, this is one reason why old hands have regular generator tests.
Not "oh, I suppose we should.." but "Every Thursday at 2pm, for 30
minutes...." We always knew it was Thursday when the Army next door
cranked up.

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