field of dreams stand-by supplemental power system project
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Field of Dreams Stand-by Supplemental Power System Project. June 11, 2011 Littlerock Fire Station 7 pm. Background. Power failures in past years Recent power failure of 2012 resulted in the required chlorination of our water system Primarily a health issue Expensive Inconvenient - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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June 11, 2011Littlerock Fire Station7 pm
Field of DreamsStand-by Supplemental Power System Project
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Background• Power failures in past years• Recent power failure of 2012 resulted in the
required chlorination of our water system• Primarily a health issue• Expensive• Inconvenient• FOD on the DOH watch list for potential mandatory
permanent chlorination
• Disruption of our daily routine• Water use• Septic use
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Water System
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Septic System
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Residential Septic
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Solutions
• Supplemental power committee formed • Three main systems required power to
achieve our objectives • Storage tank and pump house (distribution
point)Permanent 45 KW natural gas generator Mounted on concrete base with natural gas line installed by PSE
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Solutions, cont.
• Wells and septic fieldsPortable 20KW diesel generatorTrailer mounted to alternate from wells to septic fields
Each system not needed to be powered 100% of the time• Wells once per 4-5 days (depending on
season)• Septic once per 5-6 days
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Solutions, cont.
• Maintains system pressure for normal residential use
• Recommended by FOD BOD
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Costs: Storage Tank and Pump HouseItems Cost
45 KW generator$15,000
PSE installation$4,250
FOD labor and equipment$1,000
Concrete pad$200
Electrical Panel$900
Electrical Panel Installation$2,350
Total$23,700
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Costs: Field System (wells & septic)Items Cost
20 KW diesel generator$11,500
Trailer$1,000
Fuel tank – 45 gallon$500
Electrical power cable$350
Total$13,350
Total Cost of System$37,050+ TAX
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FinancingCurrent Loan• Water system loan balance $ 134,000• Loan matures approximately 6 years• Monthly payment $ 2705• Interest rate 8.5% Refinanced Loan• Add $40,000 to the existing loan $ 174,000• Loan matures approximately 7.5 years• Monthly payment $ 2705• Interest rate 6.25%
Refinanced Loan means…No special assessments or other out of pocket
increase in costs
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Homeowner Septic Precautions• With water pressure, you need a means of
pumping your septic tank into community lines• Requires a personal generator and transfer switch
to pump your tank• Without electrical hook up, potential for system
back up into home or yard• Homeowner responsible for proper use of their
septic system
Homeowners have Home Septic responsibility in addition to the
Main Water and Septic Stand-by Power Improvements