Jon the VGNerd 885 July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 From where I live, I've had way too frequent power outages because either because of the persistent thunderstorms or they seem to purposely shut off the electricity for seemingly no apparent reason, which pisses me off a lot. Has this ever happened to you people when a power outages happen unexpectedly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bari 7,023 July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 It's happened to me several times. Living in Florida means dealing with constant rain. Also, the electric company turned off the power a few times....for no known reason... http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/default/dry.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nouth 496 July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 Few times, but always just for few minutes, and once for half a day. Nothing you can't survive with a good book though :3. Splendid siggy by Chaotic Dischord, awesome avatar by Suntouched Coco!Ask me anything you want ! You'll make me happy and (most likely) get an answer !Omnia vincit Amor. When the world around you turns gray, stop, and think about rainbows.-->(> How would you describe me ? <(<-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Awesome One 1,315 July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 Do you have any idea what Pakistan is like? Any idea? Let's see, 18-15 hours of scheduled power outages everyday, the frequent un-scheduled power outages that happen for about an hour at a time not to mention the fact that the government just keeps on making short-term solutions such as cheap rental power-plants that can barely produce 150 MW and only reduce the power outages by a little bit. Hah! You people wouldn't last a minute here without melting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
碇 シンジン 27,431 May 19, 2018 Share May 19, 2018 Havent been many here these years last one maybe 5 years back? Rarity Fan Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryOverlord 52 May 19, 2018 Share May 19, 2018 well during stormy seasons we might have outages, but where I live we might end up with heat related outages also located on:Tumblr|FurAffinity|Weasyl|DeviantART Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreambiscuit 9,819 May 20, 2018 Share May 20, 2018 When I used to live in the Midwest I had power outages all the freaking time! There were lots of thunder storms but the power even went out when it was nice and sunny. Everything was built like crap and nothing worked. Now that i live in a big city I never even think about power outages anymore, they just don't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phosphor 11,529 September 27, 2018 Share September 27, 2018 Power flickers and outages have become more frequent since Hurricane Katrina. An overly aggressive isolated thunderstorm can easily knock the power out for a few minutes. I have battery backup units on my living room tv, game pc, and other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here No Longer 5,276 September 27, 2018 Share September 27, 2018 We've had a few here and there. Had one a week or two ago. Thought somebody cut the power line and I was scared for my life (however irrational the thought actually was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arc Flash 7,884 September 27, 2018 Share September 27, 2018 Not too often, but we did for hours when the hurricane hit.. 1 If it sparks, don’t touch it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Partialgeek514 5,011 September 27, 2018 Share September 27, 2018 I've never experienced any long lasting power outages, maybe 20 to 30 minutes at most. I'm nervous about the idea of one happening in winter though. I might be able to put on a warm coat, but the pipes freezing would be a serious problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Thundersnow 4,164 September 27, 2018 Share September 27, 2018 As of late, we've not had any significant ones. Just short ones due to thunderstorms back in June. 1 hour ago, Partialgeek514 said: I've never experienced any long lasting power outages, maybe 20 to 30 minutes at most. I'm nervous about the idea of one happening in winter though. I might be able to put on a warm coat, but the pipes freezing would be a serious problem. Yeah, you don't wanna experience a power outage in winter. I've been there back in 2006. Week after Thanksgiving, we had a massive ice storm and lost power for the better part of 2 days. "Never give up, because you can't succeed if you don't even try." - Personal Motto "Anything worth doing has risks. Believe me, this is worth doing." Hortense-Guardians of Ga'Hoole book 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoppai 31 September 28, 2018 Share September 28, 2018 We have power outages pretty frequently where I live, in upstate NY. NYSEG had to send out a letter informing us that they'd be cutting down some trees because a strong breeze would take out the power for hours at a time. 8') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBD 17,254 September 29, 2018 Share September 29, 2018 It's rare to get a power outrages where I live. But when I do get it, its always at the wrong time like; cooking, during a shower, or watching my favorite tv show. And worse,..while working on a paper and I didn't get to save it. ♪ "I practice every day to find some clever lines to say, to make the meaning come through"♪ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash In 22,350 September 29, 2018 Share September 29, 2018 Not too often luckily. Even if we do get a power outage, it's usually only for a few minutes. At first I rejected the zero, but that was because I simply didn't understand it. Now I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thuja 3,659 November 4, 2018 Share November 4, 2018 A couple of weeks ago, actually! I don't really know what went on but the power was randomly cut in the afternoon and lasted until the next day, early in the morning. The lights in the hallway were flickering a lot, it was pretty trippy walking through them and I scared a few people opening doors. I was also doing my laundry around the time the power was cut... I had to re-do my laundry the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Mintwing 2,216 November 4, 2018 Share November 4, 2018 In my neighborhood, I barely or never get power outages. But the last time I had one was about 7-8 years ago when it was stormy outside and it was also during a football game that my step dad was watching on TV. But what's funny is that the only devices that survived the power outage was my printer and the living room TV my step dad was watching. -She/Her -Big nerd lol -Bacon for life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDDash 19,184 November 4, 2018 Share November 4, 2018 Not really happens that often, unless I forget to pay for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaneki 1,073 November 5, 2018 Share November 5, 2018 We had a power outage back in October from about 6PM until 11:50PM one night, due to a windstorm giving off 70mph+ wind gusts. Most of town was without power, but by the time we went to drive out to get dinner, power was partially back in town. Had a hard time sleeping that night because the cat slept on my bed, due to it being in the high 30's and the cat not being able to take cold very well due to old age. Duke Energy is a fun company to deal with when it comes to issues like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro*Derpy 3,185 November 5, 2018 Share November 5, 2018 In the two years I've lived here I haven't had a power outage yet. Kinda strange considering our power is above ground all the way to the house surrounded by trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubWolf 17,264 November 6, 2018 Share November 6, 2018 Yes several times in the past two months from storms. Glad I had my phone alarm ... Sig by Wolf, Handwriting by SparklingSwirls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Solace 5,132 November 19, 2018 Share November 19, 2018 I actually had one yesterday. Had to shower in the dark. ~Twilight x Midnight~ Ask Midnight I'm not a bad pony... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Tang 2,426 November 19, 2018 Share November 19, 2018 (edited) Oh please! Don't make laugh at my own country! I think we used to have plenty, but things get better nowadays. Edited November 19, 2018 by Kevin Tang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the VGNerd 885 November 27, 2018 Author Share November 27, 2018 On 11/19/2018 at 7:43 AM, Kevin Tang said: Oh please! Don't make laugh at my own country! I think we used to have plenty, but things get better nowadays. While yours did better, mine did not. Had a couple power outages this month, and it's because the electrical company clearly doesn't care for their residents due to their repeated incompetence and indifference. I'm starting to wish I moved to Finland and have a better life over there, even if I can't take my family with me. Sure I'd go for America, but they're completely oblivious to their territory's current situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsxile 26,974 June 2, 2019 Share June 2, 2019 I haven't had any power outages since autumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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