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Still off in Oglander.


Got this text update from UK Power:


Update at 17:37 - Our engineers are on their way. At this point we think the issue is an underground network fault that initially interrupted power to 1161 properties. However, by rerouting electricity in the area, currently 293 customers are still affected. Using an average timescale, we're estimating power will be on between 19:00 and 20:00, but this may change later.


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Power cut alert from UK Power Networks. We're aware of a potential unplanned power cut affecting your area. Our reference is INCD-232242-J. If your power's off you can keep updated by texting POWER and your postcode to 80876 (standard text fees apply to 80876, but any texts we send are free). Or via our real time incident map and for information on our privacy policy at http://www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk/power-cut/map?incidentid=INCD-232242-J

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'British households have been told to prepare for blackouts by keeping torches and warm clothes handy' True


'the coronavirus lockdown continues.' True


But the coronavirus lockdown isn't causing blackouts as the opening sentence may suggest.


https://www.nationalgrideso.com/news/how-were-managing-reduced-demand-electricity-through-coronavirus-outbreak


Source - I know someone who knows someone....

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macutd Wrote:

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> switch over between what and what and why?

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> > Ulverscroft Rd too. Think it was just a power

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Its just a term I remember from my childhood (50's)

These glitches used to occur nightly as demand for electricity increased at peak hours.


Supplies changing over from one Power station to another. I don't know how it all works these days.

Perhaps if a sub station fails, another will kick in.


Foxy

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Yeah I think there's resilience / failover capability built into electricity feeds, to ensure as consistent and continual a supply as possible. There may be the odd glitch of a couple of seconds (as experienced the other day) if this capability is utilised.
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OutOfFocus Wrote:

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> > don't forget you got a torch on yer phone JohnL

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> Which eventually needs charging



It's a good idea to keep at least one of those portable power banks (is that what they're called?) charged up, so that you can always charge your phone in case of an emergency when there is a power cut.


You can buy them online, eg from John Lewis or Amazon (and I expect many other places).

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