Re: Use of Generators to Run Server

["Sue Trombly" <tromblys@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Phyllis,
Don't know if this will help much, but we had some extensive flooding in
the building attached to our Library and had to run the INNOPAC server off
of a generator the size of a truck for a few weeks. There didn't seem to
be any problem with running it this way except for the possibility of the
generator's oil running out. It needed to be refilled quite often and it
was not easy to tell just when it was about to run out. Also, the
generator had to be stopped in order to refill the oil. We decided to take
the system down each night as a precaution and the oil was checked very
early each morning. If I'm remembering correctly, we ended up getting an
even bigger generator with a larger oil capacity and we did not have to
take the system down as often. At least it may be something you want to
ask about.
Susan Trombly

Susan Trombly
Technical Services Librarian
The Taft School
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
860-945-7782
tromblys@xxxxxxxxxx 

innopac@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>We are a small library in the middle of a renovation.  We have recently
>found out that our electrical to the building will need to be upgraded. 
>The electric company and contractors are unable to do a power down switch
>over and power back up.  The Library will be on a generator for
>approximately a week.  Has any Innovative Library been placed on a
>generator?  Would you be willing to share your experiences, problems with
>me.  I don't have the particulars on the size of the generator at this
>time, but understand it is the size of a semi truck.  This switch will be
>in 2 weeks.  Thank you all in advance for any information you can give
>me. 
> 
>Phyllis Belter
>Head of Automation & Volunteers
>Coronado Public Library
>640 Orange Avenue
>Coronado, CA 92118
> 
>ph: 619-522-7889
>fax: 619-435-4205
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