samuijimmy Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It was February 2013 when the cable was laid from Khanom.... (photo taken Feb 15th @Maenam) March when it was actually connected, if memory serves.... Then been a few months of running the new lines and perhaps still are.... one still seeing them working on some of the main lines. The problem the PEA needs to come to grips with is clearing trees/ branches and vines, growing through the power lines... and doing a proper job of it. On Soi 5 Maenam for instance, they trimmed the branches of many trees recently, but many are still touching the power lines This is I think the main problem when the power goes out... heavy branches resting on the lines... or coconut fronds falling down... every time there is a heavy wind or rain I doubt the power would be turned off for "regular maintenance" at the end of the "regular work day"..... (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Just when people are getting home, eating, showering etc etc. I use gas stove and cold water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Just when people are getting home, eating, showering etc etc. I use gas stove and cold water. and candles? ... nothing worse than trying to find them, to start with and walking around the house / kitchen to find things, especially when cooking ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samui34samui Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 No matter the time of the power cut, you will always get people complaining about it: Between 09.00 - 18.00: "Power cut during working hours, my business is losing money balblabal" Between 18.00 - 23.00: " People are getting home, showering, blablabla" Between 23.00 - 09.00: " I cant even sleep, no air con, no fan, it's too hot, i cant shower blalblalbal" I dont think there is a right time to do it but hey, it has to be done and there's only 24Hrs per day. We just have to be patient. The power was out approx 7.15 to 9.15 pm in Bangrak and Plai Laem. Back on now Seems like it's rolling around the island, that brings back memories! Yes and if so what a stupid and thoughtless time to cut the power. Just when people are getting home, eating, showering etc etc. Perhaps they could apply some thought and common sense to their "rolling schedule" Do you think those underwater cables are just phantoms because to be fair, were nearly one year on now and the electric system is still as <deleted> as it ever was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 No matter the time of the power cut, you will always get people complaining about it: Between 09.00 - 18.00: "Power cut during working hours, my business is losing money balblabal" Between 18.00 - 23.00: " People are getting home, showering, blablabla" Between 23.00 - 09.00: " I cant even sleep, no air con, no fan, it's too hot, i cant shower blalblalbal" I dont think there is a right time to do it but hey, it has to be done and there's only 24Hrs per day. We just have to be patient. The power was out approx 7.15 to 9.15 pm in Bangrak and Plai Laem. Back on now Seems like it's rolling around the island, that brings back memories! Yes and if so what a stupid and thoughtless time to cut the power. Just when people are getting home, eating, showering etc etc. Perhaps they could apply some thought and common sense to their "rolling schedule" Do you think those underwater cables are just phantoms because to be fair, were nearly one year on now and the electric system is still as <deleted> as it ever was? No people don't always complain at the time of a scheduled power cut. Oh and yes, i have been patiently waiting for the electric to be fixed for about ten years now but thanks for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes and if so what a stupid and thoughtless time to cut the power. Just when people are getting home, eating, showering etc etc. Perhaps they could apply some thought and common sense to their "rolling schedule" Do you think those underwater cables are just phantoms because to be fair, were nearly one year on now and the electric system is still as <deleted> as it ever was? Unfortunately that is the exact reason why rolling power cuts usually happen between 6 - 8 pm. Peak demand. As you say, people returning home/hotel and switching on lights, a/c, fans and having a shower etc etc. The underwater cables are not phantoms - I have seen them where they come ashore. But.... they are not connected to the grid yet. Jimmy is also correct. We will always have power cuts on Samui. Even if they put in another 10 undersea cables. The problem is the weather and the flora. Big rain, strong winds, broken branches and 'bang' - no power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It doesn't help either when others then hang all their cables (phone and internet lines), onto the electricity ones. BTW, do they ever use a spirit level, or something like that when they install those concrete pylons? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 1 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 It doesn't help either when others then hang all their cables (phone and internet lines), onto the electricity ones. BTW, do they ever use a spirit level, or something like that when they install those concrete pylons? :-) Why would you need a spirit level they are self leveling poles. Dig a hole put pole in, place a little dirt wait for rain and then the pole will settle one way or the other. No one says they have to be straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes and if so what a stupid and thoughtless time to cut the power. Just when people are getting home, eating, showering etc etc. Perhaps they could apply some thought and common sense to their "rolling schedule" Do you think those underwater cables are just phantoms because to be fair, were nearly one year on now and the electric system is still as <deleted> as it ever was? Unfortunately that is the exact reason why rolling power cuts usually happen between 6 - 8 pm. Peak demand. As you say, people returning home/hotel and switching on lights, a/c, fans and having a shower etc etc. The underwater cables are not phantoms - I have seen them where they come ashore. But.... they are not connected to the grid yet. Jimmy is also correct. We will always have power cuts on Samui. Even if they put in another 10 undersea cables. The problem is the weather and the flora. Big rain, strong winds, broken branches and 'bang' - no power. Power back on in Bophut now after a nice little too hour fai dap!! I'm starting to think these rolling cuts are following me around the island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngThong Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I must say Phangan seems a lot stabler electricity-wise. Unless I've been uncommonly lucky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 1 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes and if so what a stupid and thoughtless time to cut the power. Just when people are getting home, eating, showering etc etc. Perhaps they could apply some thought and common sense to their "rolling schedule" Do you think those underwater cables are just phantoms because to be fair, were nearly one year on now and the electric system is still as <deleted> as it ever was? Unfortunately that is the exact reason why rolling power cuts usually happen between 6 - 8 pm. Peak demand. As you say, people returning home/hotel and switching on lights, a/c, fans and having a shower etc etc. The underwater cables are not phantoms - I have seen them where they come ashore. But.... they are not connected to the grid yet. Jimmy is also correct. We will always have power cuts on Samui. Even if they put in another 10 undersea cables. The problem is the weather and the flora. Big rain, strong winds, broken branches and 'bang' - no power. Power back on in Bophut now after a nice little too hour fai dap!! I'm starting to think these rolling cuts are following me around the island Carmen you will be happy to note we can't blame the electricity company this time. The reason for this cut was a big truck coming down the hill from Nathon going to-wards Maenam as you get to the bottom of the hill there are some nice house behind the white fences on the left well this truck sheared of one of the big high power poles he made a hell of a mess of his truck not sure he survived. They replaced the pole and power back in a couple of hours job well done for once. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 It has been quite a while but... Power just went off in my area on Ghost Road behind Bang Rak. I was just starting to hear the pleasant sound of raindrops in the garden, when there was a gentle poof in the distance, and all went dark. Anyone else has power outage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hello sailor! A gentle poof in the distance you say? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Hello sailor! A gentle poof in the distance you say? Haha. I had to google that to know where that might be interpreted as something else. I am not native English you see. But it sounded as pffffplop. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Here in Plai Laem the power went off some time in the night. No idea what time or for how long, sorry. It's OK now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Blackout for the last 50 minutes, that big clap of thunder & lightning hit something alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Blackout for the last 50 minutes, that big clap of thunder & lightning hit something alright. Power is out at Oonrak school as well and they have closed for the day...wife said a power line was down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muimatt Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Electric pole fallen down by Bandon hospital. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Traffic diverted through Soi Kao Phrah(old Soi Monkey). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Thanks for the update guys. Lots of renters asking me 'when is the power coming back?' (OK - 4 villas) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Blackout for the last 50 minutes, that big clap of thunder & lightning hit something alright. Sir, sir, sir...it's all Jimmy's fault Amazing no electric problems have been posted since Sept 9th! That has to be a longevity record for no power outage reports... (hope I have not jinks that! ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Blackout for the last 50 minutes, that big clap of thunder & lightning hit something alright. Sir, sir, sir...it's all Jimmy's fault Amazing no electric problems have been posted since Sept 9th! That has to be a longevity record for no power outage reports... (hope I have not jinks that! ) Yes sorry about that guys and gals.... .... next time I'll keep my mouth shut... (well maybe! ) Not had a problem here, in my area of Maenam, despite very heavy rain over night and this morning!... no flooding around me yet, but not been out of the house yet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Here in Lamai (not far IT center) not one second power shortage, only no more cable TV but I do not care because I can get back to TV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineapplesamui Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Any idea when power will be back on? It's been out all day in Chaweng Noi we had 1 phase this morning but now both out completely Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khman Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Doesn't help but back since 2h near Bangkok Hospital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 Still out in Bophut, well parts of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineapplesamui Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I'm near Bangkok hospital definitely no power here Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngThong Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 You do seem to get way more blackouts on Samui than I do on Phangan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted November 22, 2013 Author Share Posted November 22, 2013 You do seem to get way more blackouts on Samui than I do on Phangan... We had what you call a lightning strike & 2-3 High voltage power poles down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElenaBrighton Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Hasn't been out for a second here in Maenam soi 3.. And out for most of the day on soi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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