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</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Responses to “Who has a
generator for their facility?”<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Attached are the
responses I received about libraries having backup generators. I
appreciate all the insight from this group! I received many responses and it is interesting to
see how many are considering the same thing. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">The next step is deciding
on procedures and policies to follow if we install one. Do we just
use it during regular library hours when the power is out or do we remain open
24 hours? This brings up staffing and perhaps safety
issues. Thoughts???<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">What I have learned
researching this topic:<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">TALK TO AN ELECTRICIAN! I am so fortunate that our electrician came right out and looked at our situation. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">1) Power generators are rated according to the number of
kilowatts (kW) of electricity they produce. 15 kW can run a small to
mid-size home, 25kW and up is like a mini power plant and can run a small to
mid-sized home or business. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">*Note that the total running and starting watts of all the
appliance being used at one time should not exceed the power source’s
wattage. A/C units draw a lot of power.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">2) The units can run on natural gas, propane, or diesel
fuel. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">3) There are single phase and three phase models which one you
can run depends on your electrical system. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">4) They come with 5 different decibel
levels: Industrial Quiet, Residential Quiet, Super Quiet, Ultra
Quiet, and Entertainment Industry Quiet. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">5) Depending upon size, you may need a cement pad installed too.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">6) They should come with a warranty and make sure to ask about a
maintenance plan. <span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">7) Consider grants if you want to pursue this. Homeland Security is not an option (FYI) but county foundations and WalMart may be willing to assist as it is for the good of the community. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:12.65pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"> <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.65pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Again, thank you for your
input. I really appreciate it!<span></span></span></p>
Kate<p></p><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Kate Van Auken, Director</span></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><img src="https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0BxcYM2rlK9ONbDVpRTc0RmdINm8&revid=0BxcYM2rlK9ONUEs1MTc5YnBkSVRpUk1RK3VMWStJcHBxczVjPQ" width="96" height="70" style="font-size:12.8px"></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">6495 Pine Street</span><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Cass City, MI 48726</span><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">989-872-2856</div><div style="font-size:12.8px">989-872-4073 fax</div></div></div></div></div></div>
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