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## Power
The camp takes place on an area which does not provide a sufficient amount of electricity to cover our needs. That means we need to use generators. As a consequence, there will not be an unlimited amount of power available through a central line. Instead, it will be generated on site by a bunch of generators running on fossil fuel which will make us smell every Watt-hour. While we will try our best to meet all requirements, we cannot make any guarantees. Still, most of your needs should be fulfillable if you look out for one another. For example, the power distribution units provide a limited number of outlets. So plan ahead and talk to your neighbours on how to best divvy (and cable) them up.
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### What to bring
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* Remember you are outside, so please use only outdoor approved extension cords and put all connectors where they cannot get wet and above ground.
* If you use cable reels unreel them completly, so they can't overheat. Lay your cable in a way that no one can get caught in it.
* All outlets are protected with RCDs. In case of a ground fault they will trip and a lot people will loose their power. Please remove your faulty equipment from the outlet immediately.
* If any problem persists, something may be broken. Do not tamper with any electrical equipment or try to fix it yourself, better call the power team, Number: powr (7697) for help.
* If any problem persists, something may be broken. Do not tamper with any electrical equipment or try to fix it yourself, better call the power team, DECT 7697 (POWR) for help.
#### Your equipment
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If you are using your equipment when it gets wet, it may survive if you unplug it immediately. Most of the time electronics can get wet without a problem if there is no current flowing through it. It will probably work fine if you let it dry out entirely before powering it up again. (The same isn't necessarily true for mechanics, such as motors in an optical drive). You should also pull the battery (on desktop PCs, also pull the CMOS battery if possible).
Anyway, your biggest problem will be the really sunny days when it doesn't rain. 40+ Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) means that you have to make sure that your equipment gets good ventilation and check if your air filters and fans got clogged with dust. Bring spares... Besides, when it's that hot, you might want to shut down your computer and find a friendly neighbouring village with a pool.
Anyway, your biggest problem will be the really sunny days when it doesn't rain. 40+ °C (104+ °F) means that you have to make sure that your equipment gets good ventilation and check if your air filters and fans got clogged with dust. Bring spares... Besides, when it's that hot, you might want to shut down your computer and find a friendly neighbouring village with a pool.
#### Your power distribution
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### Questions/Contact
We will do our best to sort out any issues. Should you have problems at the camp, we are using the DECT number POWR (7697).
We will do our best to sort out any issues. Should you have problems at the camp, call us using DECT 7697 (POWR).
### Refueling
* To refuel the generators they have to be switched off
***We cannot predict how long a full tank of fuel will last**.
* We will monitor the consumption in order to make an educated guess so as to predict the next expected downtime and **post on a sign on the generator**.
***Refueling should take place at most once every 24 hours, and will hopefully not take longer than 30 Minutes**.
***Refueling should take place at most once every 24 hours, and will hopefully not take longer than 30 minutes**.
### Availability
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### Helpdesk
Should you have problems during the event, there will be a QR code attached to every distribution box. If you scan one of those you will get on a website where you can report your problem. If that doesn't work the URL and distribution box number is noted there separately. You can also reach us on DECT POWR (7697), if this note work, please note us the box number.
Should you have problems during the event, there will be a QR code attached to every distribution box. If you scan one of those you will get on a website where you can report your problem. If that doesn't work the URL and distribution box number is noted there separately. You can also reach us on DECT 7697 (POWR), if this note work, please note us the box number.
