blair

Now that you thought the pavements were safe.

blair — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:56:29 +0000

I’m seeing white and yet there’s no stray voltage in sight. Pedestrians, put all your basic street smarts into immediate practice to weather this storm wisely. Stay away from and off any outdoor electrical equipment –avoid all metal grates, manholes, delivery doors as the newer ones are motorized, fire call boxes, phones, and even seemingly intact lamppost compartments, can leak voltage. Utilize non-metal leashes and when in doubt, carry your dog. If you’re pooch is resisting an area, it’s probably energized so choose an alternative route. You’re native New Yorkers, nobody navigates a sidewalk better than you. Besides, it wouldn’t kill you to look where you’re going, would it?

“Who ya gonna call?”

blair — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:05:51 +0000

In suggesting the old-fashioned direct dial, iSHOCK is merely reiterating our instructions (And Gordon, if a DOT Commissioner calls you at home, you take note!). By the way, calling 311 will actually delay service since it requires that their operators in turn phone that toll-free number. And while you’re correct in suggesting that the city is liable for their equipment, it’s not all blackout and white– the lampposts, for example, are a shared responsibility– above ground the DOT, and below conEd. And since most of this intricate 70,000 miles of urban infrastructure falls well within the utilities’ aegis, it’s the obvious choice. Furthermore, if you or anyone else besides me, actually reads their monthly bill enclosure, you will see that conEdison encourages proaction on the part of their ratepayers by publicizing this free number and offering their own set of protective guidelines.

Reporting NYC electrical shock hazards

blair — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:07:13 +0000

Hello, friends and pet lovers.

infraShock.com, our web site for stray voltage topics in NYC, continues to grow. Have a look at our functional Hot Spot Mapping page, and I encourage you to contribute your own experience or observation.

And don’t forget to report any potential electrical hazard to conEd, at 800-75-CONED (800-752-6633). Do not call 311 to report an electrical hazard or emergency.

Many thanks,
Blair

Watch where you walk!

blair — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:50:11 +0000

Welcome to my new blog.
Please visit infrashock.com and find out what I’m up to!
Thanks.