Casch 0 #1 October 15, 2003 I'm sitting here at home working on some pictures and other things on my computer, and we just had our 3rd effing power failure! I'm getting sick of this shit! Our power company is not a very reliable one it seems, as we are always loosing power during the day. Does anyone know if you can sue a power company for damages to electronics or loss of important files/data? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #2 October 15, 2003 Maybe it's terrorists. -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #3 October 15, 2003 Quote Does anyone know if you can sue a power company for damages to electronics or loss of important files/data? I'm sure they have loopholes and high powered attorneys to use them. Your only hope is to stir up a lynch mob, bring the tar and lots of feathers and run those bastards out of business. Then you can take over and everything will be MUUUUUUUCH better. Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #4 October 15, 2003 It just really pisses me off that their negligence can cost me hundreds of dollars and lost priceless pictures, and important information and I can't do anything about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 October 15, 2003 Quote It just really pisses me off that their negligence can cost me hundreds of dollars and lost priceless pictures, and important information and I can't do anything about it. Really? And you didn't think that maybe a UPS backup on the computer was a good idea? quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #6 October 15, 2003 FUCKFUCKFUCKFUCKFUCK there goes the fourth damned power failure of today. The computer I'm on right now is my dads computer, and he's got a ups, I don't have one can't afford it. And the stuff on my computer isn't THAT important. This is really pissing me off though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDuck 0 #7 October 15, 2003 I hear ya, man. Important or not, it's a royal pain in the ass to think you can't rely on your power company to do their job so you can do yours.Kevin - Sonic Beef #5 - OrFun #28 "I never take myself too seriously, 'cuz everybody know fat birds don't fly." - FLC Online communities: proof that people never mature much past high school. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #8 October 15, 2003 QuoteQuote It just really pisses me off that their negligence can cost me hundreds of dollars and lost priceless pictures, and important information and I can't do anything about it. Really? And you didn't think that maybe a UPS backup on the computer was a good idea? And they are less than $100 "Don't! Get! Eliminated!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #9 October 15, 2003 >The computer I'm on right now is my dads computer, and he's got a >ups, I don't have one can't afford it. They're like $35. Probably cheaper than the data you lose. >Important or not, it's a royal pain in the ass to think you can't >rely on your power company to do their job so you can do yours. Never rely on utility power for anything important. Even when it's "on" it's full of glitches, surges and voltage fluctuations. Utilities are one of those companies that know that you will pay for their service no matter what they do, so they don't have much incentive to provide any given level of service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #10 October 15, 2003 Wow, I just looked on ebay, they're a lot cheaper now than last time I looked...still can't afford one right now though, 'cause all my money is being saved for eloy (when you make around $400/month, there's not whole lot to work with) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Push 0 #11 October 15, 2003 An argument for government control of utilities? -- Toggle Whippin' Yahoo Skydiving is easy. All you have to do is relax while plummetting at 120 mph from 10,000' with nothing but some nylon and webbing to save you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #12 October 15, 2003 I'm with you on this one Casch! We seem to lose power a lot too, but....not like what you are experiencing. Jan -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #13 October 15, 2003 3 words: Uninterruptible Power Supply If your work is important, make the investment. Dont blame the power company. They dont claim to provide uninterrupted service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 219 #14 October 15, 2003 QuoteAn argument for government control of utilities? Bite your tounge...deregulation is the key. It provides competition to the power companies...then the levels go up.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #15 October 15, 2003 >An argument for government control of utilities? And why would they do a better job? In any case, I think you should be able to choose what kind of power you want - cheap but interruptible power or reliable but expensive power. Utilities already offer hospitals and government offices these sorts of options. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #16 October 16, 2003 Listen to the folks here who advise getting a UPS! I didn't have one last year and FRIED my computer's power supply when a power outage happened here at my home. (I did have a surge protector, but that's not for power outages and the like). It cost over $200 to replace the computer's power supply and I was so VERY lucky to have all my files still intact when I turned my now new power supply on. I ran out and bought a very nice UPS and now all my important equipment is plugged into it. It's just NOT worth it to risk the damage. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #17 October 16, 2003 Quote And why would they do a better job? In any case, I think you should be able to choose what kind of power you want - cheap but interruptible power or reliable but expensive power. Utilities already offer hospitals and government offices these sorts of options. Bill -- You're assuming something that has not yet happened -- government control of private electrical service. Local governments control the water supply and I don't think they're over charging for that and, in fact, -most- is actually -better- quality than bottled. (1), (2), (3) Government control of certain things vital to life and business, electricity being one of them, actually makes a bit of sense -- to me at least.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #18 October 16, 2003 QuoteIt just really pisses me off that their negligence can cost me hundreds of dollars and lost priceless pictures, and important information and I can't do anything about it. Yes you can do something about it: Just buy a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies). APC makes several UPS's for PC's, and they are affordable. Power glitches and power surges often happens, and can have a disastrous effect on your computer and your data. I haven't lost a single byte of data since I purchased a UPS. I have a APC Smart-Ups 620 attached to my computer, and, in the event of a power failure, the APC Smart-Ups 620 can supply AC power to my computer, for at least 10 minutes, before it shuts itself down. This gives you plenty of time to save your work. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,989 #19 October 16, 2003 >You're assuming something that has not yet happened -- >government control of private electrical service. California government controlled power utilities between 1853 and 1998. This control was in some ways good for utilities (guaranteed coverage of costs, eminent domain powers) and in some ways bad (could not freely set costs, must provide minimum levels of service to a given customer base within certain rate rules.) More info here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 October 16, 2003 Simple regulation is not quite exactly what I meant. I meant the govenrment would actually -run- the electrical companies.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SublimeBreeze 0 #21 October 16, 2003 Heres what you do, Get a bucket and fill it to the top with water. Secondly get your power cord and unplug it. Stand in the bucket of water and grab your powercord and touch the metal parts, then all you need to do is get a fork and put it in the socket. Wont fix your power problem but will make you realize that not having power sometimes is a good thing. Maybe its a gift in disguise, go get some fresh air. Peace Sean Sean Sean In Thailand Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #22 October 16, 2003 QuoteIt cost over $200 to replace the computer's power supply wow.... and to think today you can get a top o th eline 300wat psu for like 50 bucks............ or was that having them install it too???? ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #23 October 16, 2003 QuoteQuoteIt cost over $200 to replace the computer's power supply wow.... and to think today you can get a top o th eline 300wat psu for like 50 bucks............ or was that having them install it too???? Installation, of course, was the larger part of the 'bargain'. It was a 'learning' experience for sure. I thought that a surge protector was all that a machine needed. What a ditz.... ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
