A dark and stormy night, there was a flash and bang

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  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    So a cold front came through about 2:00 AM and I was surfing a BMW forum when there was a flash and bang ... and the power went out. After 30 seconds, our natural gas fired generator came on; the lights came on; the TV and internet ... and I am typing this note.

    In the past, I would have started our Prius, turned on the inverter, and run extension cords to lights and the furnace. Tonight, there was a brief pause and automatically, we're powered up again. If it weren't for an experiment, the BMW i3-REX would be charging.

    Bob Wilson
     
  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Gee....I slept through it.