Looking for advice on datacenter electrical/generator

Fri Apr 4 17:11:02 UTC 2003

Speaking on Deep Background, the Press Secretary whispered:
> 
> 
> > He also is strongly opposed to us purchasing a natural gas generator
> > which seemed like a shoe-in for us.
> 
> I know of several cases where the San Jose fire marshall turned off
> natural gas as a precaution.  You may wish to discuss with your local
> fire marshall under what conditions they will turn off the gas.
> 
> Some places require auto-shutoff valves for NG as an earthquake
> precaution.

Natural gas is a big plus in many ways; one undervalued by both
customers and generator sales folks..

But all that ONLY in non-tilting/shaking enviroments. If
'earthquake' does not mean "something that happens out in THEIR
state.." to you; then don't consider it.

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