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 Message 1505 
 Mark Hofmann to Roy Witt 
 Re: Transmission Flush 
 28 Dec 12 18:48:04 
 
RW> Flatbed as in truck? Is the generator hooked up yet?

Flatbed as in the rolling carts.  I used the generator during Hurricane Sandy
- as we did lose power here for 2 days.  My biggest trouble was finding gas -
as most stations had no power in my area.  Had to drive a good bit to find a
working pump.  It went through about 5-6 gallons in 14 hours.  Then again, I
was powering my entire house with it.  :)

I made (4) custom power cords going to separate outlets - each that went to
different breakers on the panel.  I was able to get around 60 AMPS to backfeed
the house.  

I had several large flatscreen TVs on, hair dryer, furnace (gas), microware
and toaster oven all on at the same time.  Also had lights and 10 PCs going.

RW> Well, imagine laying in the street under your leaking gas tank and
RW> wondering what to do now! I had chewing gum in the car and so chewed a
RW> few
RW> sticks and then put that wad of gum in the hole. When it hit that cold
RW> gas, it hardened just like epoxy would only it happened instantly.

That must be some sticky spit.  :)

- Mark

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