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Old 09-10-2017, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Chatbrat View Post
1) before we lose power leave one light on and find out which circuit controls that light

2)if the power goes out turn off every circuit breaker but the one that controls the light- the light will be your tell tale as when power returns, by turning off all your breakers it makes it easier for the utility when powering up and it also protects you sensitive electronics from damaging surges
Thanks for that information, Chatbrat.

I have been getting a lot of useful information on TOTV about surviving through Irma. I use some of it after checking it from a few other sources like the news stations and elsewhere.