Guest RICHL Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 There has been a bit of talk recently in the media regarding the UK power supply over the comming months. Basically, because of under investment in the industry they may not be able to supply demand during the winter and power cuts have been predicted. Anyone know any more than this? like how likely power cuts are and how long they may be for? Also, besides stocking up on batteries, what more can we do? [solar backup charge circuit anyone ?!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltaseven Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 [solar backup charge circuit anyone ?!] 30445[/snapback] SOLAR?!?!?!? In England???? You are having a giraffe!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart Electrics Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Stock up on bottled water enough for 2 - 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian.cant Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 bugger off to spain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateurandy Posted November 6, 2004 Share Posted November 6, 2004 Scaremongering as ever, though there's a long-term problem for suppliers to fill. It's actually more gas than electricity, but a lot of electricity is generated using gas these days. There are agreements with heavy (and I mean HEAVY) industrial users that their gas (and electric) gets pulled to support domestic users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Maybe few additional nuclear plants would do..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox UK Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Maybe few additional nuclear plants would do..? 30680[/snapback] One day, I do hope, you come out with something that isnt at all stupid. Red Fox | Hosting Affordable and Reliable UK Based Web Hosting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Service Engineer Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I dont think we have many nuclear in the UK, aren`t all ours powered by cow methane ........................................................ Dave Partridge (Romec Service Engineer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.paul Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 I dont think we have many nuclear in the UK One of the biggest is just down road from us http://www.bnfl.com/index.aspx?page=152 but it doesn't generates any power now There are no stupid questions, but there are a LOT of inquisitive idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian c Posted November 8, 2004 Share Posted November 8, 2004 It's good that we as a country seem to be giving alternatives a go. I've seen a few of these on my travels and think they look quite gracefull in small numbers. I believe the CIS building in Manchester is also having a refit where the outer panels of the service building are being replaced by solar panels. If you don't know......ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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