Sqoop Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 The power has gone out at Arcadia condo and will apparently be out for a couple of hours. I thought that they would have a stand by generator. I was thinking of changing condo anyway so I guess it is time to look. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will B Good Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Battery powered fan.......have one on standby.....otherwise we end up sitting in the car...555 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted June 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2022 No guarantee it will not go out at the other Condo , this is Thailand ,happens all the time , especially when it rains. regards worgeordie 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrima Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 20 minutes ago, Sqoop said: I thought that they would have a stand by generator. Most Condos are the same. They have a standby generator for the common areas only. Ours was of from 3am to 6am one day last week. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Stand by generators for most condo projects usually only power a few things like the elevators and emergency lighting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, KhunLA said: Lazada? Emmachisit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lacessit said: Lazada? Emmachisit? First things first .... ฿50-100k, depending which model LAZ & other vendors. The good & the iffy ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, KhunLA said: First things first .... ฿50-100k, depending which model LAZ & other vendors. The good & the iffy ... I think I'll stick to rechargeable torches at that price, thanks anyway. It's very rare for the condo electricity to go out, more frequent in the village. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: No guarantee it will not go out at the other Condo , this is Thailand ,happens all the time , especially when it rains. regards worgeordie @Sqoop Yes, it happens all the time including water supply in Thailand. I live in a village (not a condo), and they have power cuts especially after a rainstorm. Surprisingly, my Thai neighbours don't make any noise over this because they are used to it. Don't expect things to be the same as in western countries. For example, zebra crossing doesn't work the same way as in western countries etc. Edited June 22, 2022 by EricTh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leaver Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Buy a decent sized UPS. Not only will it protect your electronics from surges and power outages, but it will also protect your data, and when the power is out, you can run a LED light off it and charge your phone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Lacessit said: I think I'll stick to rechargeable torches at that price, thanks anyway. It's very rare for the condo electricity to go out, more frequent in the village. Yea, that's a bit pricy, but would run the whole condo, if could conx to box. A bit more than I would ever need, and would need some silly extra pocket any month, to even to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, newnative said: like the elevators and emergency lighting And much desired if you live on the 30th floor. Or just in the cabin between 29 and 30 Edited June 22, 2022 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swm59nj Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Changing condos is not going to help. They basically have generators that power elevators and certain lighting. Not the complete building and every individual residence 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Go the hyper colonialist-oppressor route and employ (for a bowl of rice a day) some illiterate Laotians or Cambodians with the promise that you'll improve their lives somewhere down the track to fan you all day and night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwebb8825 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Around 35k and healthier: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj230 Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 I lived in Bangkok for a bit, power outage was very rare maybe 5 time the whole year and only lasted a few minutes. Usually was said to be an issue with the transformer. Ap Thai and sansiri are the better developers, maybe try those condos if they have them in pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 13 hours ago, Tropposurfer said: Go the hyper colonialist-oppressor route and employ (for a bowl of rice a day) some illiterate Laotians or Cambodians with the promise that you'll improve their lives somewhere down the track to fan you all day and night. I was thinking they could be used to pedal bicycle generators located in the corridors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqoop Posted June 23, 2022 Author Share Posted June 23, 2022 21 hours ago, Tropposurfer said: Go the hyper colonialist-oppressor route and employ (for a bowl of rice a day) some illiterate Laotians or Cambodians with the promise that you'll improve their lives somewhere down the track to fan you all day and night. Yes , this might be an option. I will look into it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetops Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 19 hours ago, dj230 said: Ap Thai and sansiri are the better developers, maybe try those condos if they have them in pattaya. Poor timing to mention Sansiri - lots of windows blew out of their "The Base" development in the big storm a few nights ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 8:41 AM, Sqoop said: thought that they would have a stand by generator. You may find the occasional condo with generator for the elevator only . On 6/22/2022 at 8:41 AM, Sqoop said: thinking of changing condo anyway so I guess it is time to look I reckon your expectations are a little high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Off topc posts and replies about zebra crossings has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 On 6/22/2022 at 4:23 PM, Tropposurfer said: Go the hyper colonialist-oppressor route and employ (for a bowl of rice a day) some illiterate Laotians or Cambodians with the promise that you'll improve their lives somewhere down the track to fan you all day and night. It ain't half hot Mum. I believe the correct title for the aforementioned colonialist oppressed persons that sat on the verandah and pulled the string, what moved the sail suspended from the ceiling above the District Officer's or Commandants desk is in fact, Punka Wallah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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