Dr B - No problem. The big thing to keep in mind is that a Battery power is short term (4-8 hours -- depends on battery size and how much power draw. A Generator (gas or propane fueled) can run for longer durations (ie., for days, as long as you have fuel).

Solar can recharge a battery (albiet slow), but isn't practical for powering 110v appliances alone. (it could be done but it will cost $$$$ to get the amount of solar panels that would produce enough power for 110v appliances)

that you for all the info regarding solar generator - it is much appreciated

lol! i was just kiddin'

The live weather page [Click Here]

[CHP DISPATCH] CRESTLINE - TRAFFIC ACCIDENT SR138 / PILOT ROCK 11:43AM [1] 97-R4 ADVISE 2ND HAND INFO F/ CALTRANS WORKER - WAS ADVISE OF TRAFFIC COLLISION INTO DITCH AT PILOT ROCK/ NO DESC / NO FURTHER INFORMATION UPDATES: [Click Here]

uh.... what page is that you're referring to?

Thanks Doggie Daddy. I think that page is underutilized, and a lot of people don't know it exists!

Not that it needs mentioning in in this group. But there's always detailed local conditions at Bensweather.
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Applenut, that's a great link for local weather at BBCCSD! Their main office weather station is just a few blocks away from our place.
You can also find very localized conditions from private weather stations on Weather Underground.
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McToddy,
Yes, I want all of that.

Welp, i found the equipment at the damkeeper's, precipitation gauge only with a nice flat line right at zero...

I have a buddy locally with a big solar array, 9 large panels. not sure on the specs but ive seen it throw a good 2 inch arc right after he put it in. Not sure if he harnessed it, the control technology has come such a long way since he built the thing. Oughta go have a beer and pick his brain a bit...

Im wondering if theres a link to the usgs weather station at the damkeeper's house?

Metcalf; We just use the BBCSD station in Erwin, next to the water tank off hatchery
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Metcalf: what are the requirements? Do you want remote/web access? Do you want logging (to monitor historical trends, like when it got the hotest in the day). Im curious about what Doo will have to say