What you recommend turning the setting of this too? My wife and I live in Oregon and we have a 37% chance of a subduction zone earthquake.
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I just slam all the doors and adjust it until it doesn't go off at the slightest vibration from neighbors and cupboards and banging on walls. It still goes off in enough time to warn me about an earthquake. It has never failed me yet (I live in L.A.).
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That is a good question. I put the needle in the center. When the earth wiggles fairly good... you will know it. A subduction zone, I have no idea about.
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the best I can tell you is that I set mine to as close to the sensor as I can without going off when I bang on the wall. I want to be alerted primarily at night if any tremors are headed our way. I'm on the New Madrid fault and the biggest we have had 6 years ago was a 4.5, enough to feel things shaking. That was at 4:30 in the morning and I was up on the computer and didn't know what to do first. That's why I bought this alarm just in case it happens when I'm in a deep sleep. Good luck.
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Is the setting inside correct for the satellite you are looking for, Dish, Direct? I use a level to level it and a compass to find north, on the west coast the satellite location is at approx. 120 degrees. That "area" must be clear of obstructions, the limb of a tree may be enough to block the signal. I have have put the dish up (say table height) and it will not lock, moved it to almost ground level (same location) and it locked. Some times I think it should be able to lock on and it doesn't, later at a different location (camp site) it works. If you level it, use a compass and have a clear unobstructed "view" and it does not work, the dish may be bad. Is the setting inside correct for the satellite you are looking for, Dish, Direct? I use a level to level it and a compass to find north, on the west coast the satellite location is at approx. 120 degrees. That "area" must be clear of obstructions, the limb of a tree may be enough to block the signal. I have have put the dish up (say table height) and it will not lock, moved it to almost ground level (same location) and it locked. Some times I think it should be able to lock on and it doesn't, later at a different location (camp site) it works. If you level it, use a compass and... » Read More Is the setting inside correct for the satellite you are looking for, Dish, Direct? I use a level to level it and a compass to find north, on the west coast the satellite location is at approx. 120 degrees. That "area" must be clear of obstructions, the limb of a tree may be enough to block the signal. I have have put the dish up (say table height) and it will not lock, moved it to almost ground level (same location) and it locked. Some times I think it should be able to lock on and it doesn't, later at a different location (camp site) it works. If you level it, use a compass and have a clear unobstructed "view" and it does not work, the dish may be bad. « Show Less
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Yes, it really is quite rare. I hope you have a blessed day, too. I don't know where you live, but I live in Newburgh, NY (60 miles north of NYC) and they are predicting severe thunderstorms tomorrow. The utility company has already warned of potential power outages. So...I think I'll get my Ambient radio out and be sure it's fully charged!
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It would be worth it.. Very simple but solid design... Live near the New Madrid Earthquake zone.. I am very satisfied with mine...
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I have Earthquake bits, they seem to be a little bigger but do fit. The bit wobbles around a little but once your digging it move along.
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there are several settings you have to choose from. Make sure you have set for slides.
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Same as what Mr. Drake said. Just make sure to consider if damp might turn into soaking wet. The area of the country I'm originally from has torrential down-pours and sometimes "side-pours" as it will seemingly rain sideways in strong wind- ha ha!
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Umm, yes. Nothing has slid off yet! Maybe if a 8.2 earthquake hits here in Mi, might be a problem
1930791
I use premium fuel. it helps. Don't pull too hard or you will be replacing the cord. I had to replace my cord when mine didn't start and I pulled the cord out of the unit. I have the same problem. I've complained to Earthquake but they didn't seem to care.
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Its completely adjustable. If you want the a flat or 90 degree you can choose that. Its quite heavy as well I get earthquakes here and it doesn't move.
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I did not anchor the corner shelf unit and have had no problems with it at all. It is a very well made piece of furniture. However, I have no idea how it would handle an earthquake. :-)
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The more accurate answer should come from the manufacturer. They should have a toll-free number to call. I have felt a 4.5 here in St.Louis in '08 which did shake the house. So I am hoping that my setting will pick up at the 2.0 level before it gets to 4.0-4.5.
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Earthquakes start with a slight movement that human beings do not feel until it becomes acute. The detector records the slightest movement could be 10 seconds before the stronger.
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I'm sure the earthquake/tsunami didn't help at all. B & H has also raised the price $180, but still no firm date. Who said "Absence makes the heart grow fonder?" HA!!
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that's a tricky question. You should set it at a temp you are comfortable with. If you have kids, they say not high enough that pure hot water coming from your tap can scald. But if you like crazy hot showers...it's all you. As far as knowing what the temp is...you really just have to set it, let the heater come up to temp and then check the water coming out of the faucet. Mine are set to about 130F, but based on my piping configuration (slab foundation) I only get about 115-120 at the faucet which works for me and my family. Your top and bottom thermostat should be set to the same temp. Again, its your call for whatever you are comfortable with. that's a tricky question. You should set it at a temp you are comfortable with. If you have kids, they say not high enough that pure hot water coming from your tap can scald. But if you like crazy hot showers...it's all you. As far as knowing what the temp is...you really just have to set it, let the heater come up to temp and then check the water coming out of the faucet. Mine are set to about 130F, but based on my piping configuration (slab foundation) I only get about 115-120 at the faucet which works for me and my family. Your top and bottom thermostat should be set to the same temp.... » Read More that's a tricky question. You should set it at a temp you are comfortable with. If you have kids, they say not high enough that pure hot water coming from your tap can scald. But if you like crazy hot showers...it's all you. As far as knowing what the temp is...you really just have to set it, let the heater come up to temp and then check the water coming out of the faucet. Mine are set to about 130F, but based on my piping configuration (slab foundation) I only get about 115-120 at the faucet which works for me and my family. Your top and bottom thermostat should be set to the same temp. Again, its your call for whatever you are comfortable with. « Show Less
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In earthquake zones I'm pretty sure the requirement is very strict on securing the water heater and furnace and anything else that can tumble over that is hooked to gas. I have always seen flexible lines as well on water heaters but often not on a furnace. I think it deserves a look up in the code in any case but a hard line to a water heater would either rotate or bend or be strong enough to keep the heater from a tumble. I would be worried about either connection if the heater actually tipped over.
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Just make sure you plug into into a ground fault-protected outlet inside (like in your kitchen or bathrooms). Otherwise you may subject yourself to a significant, if not fatal, shock!