Power out lower HPP? (6th Sep)

[TomK]

Power went out for me about 10 minutes ago. Anyone else?

[macuu222]

Yep...I'm on 5th and Makuu..looks dark everywhere from here.

[Iju]

No power here on 8th and Maku’u.

[TomK]

I tried calling Helco on 969-6999 but just get a busy tone. At least I assume people are calling in.

[TomK]

Apparently, it's a Helco generator failure. Power will be restored when it's working again. No time estimate provided.

[knieft]

quote:

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Originally posted by TomK

Apparently, it's a Helco generator failure. Power will be restored when it's working again. No time estimate provided.

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Obviously it’s a PGV motivated outage to get everyone on board for some more PGV electricity soon. “Mongo only pawn in game of life.”

Cheers,
Kirt

[Obie]

PGV was the most reliable power source on the Big Island.

Welcome to a new reality !

[SBH]

My power system has never had an outage, ever. The only time it has been off is when I’ve chosen to turn it off because of lightning nearby.

[Jeremy Lutes]

Yeah, the power at our house only goes off when I turn it off.

[PaulW]

The power is so reliable here that I think it's pointless to invest in (and maintain and repair and replace) a generator or solar batteries.
Even after Iselle, when we had no power for 2 weeks, we got along just fine. Electricity is overrated.