A couple of years ago, we had new power lines put in where I live, one of the engineers came to assess and I advised that I had a near 1000ltr tank and that I could only agree to the works if they get in a generator, cut a long story short, he did and all was well.
Moving on circa 2 years later, I had a letter through saying United Utilites were to off the power due to pruning back trees near me. I contacted them to advise about my tank and that I would need a generator as per the last time. I was told by the lady with attitude, that I have an item that requires 24/7 electricity supply, and that its common sense therefore to make arrangements for times like this. She went on with herself for sometime, notwithstanding that I gave back some as well.
Again, cutting a long story short, I advised her that I would be calling the RSPC, the local press and whilst I had been in litigation for 8 years myself, I would be contacting some laywers for their assistance in the matter, and that I would pass her name onto them so they can call her to take the matter up, I then hung up. This was really a bluff on my part as I would not have called them in.
However to my surprise, 15 minutes later a van pulled up with 2 panic strickened lads in asking if I was the one wanting a generator! I could hardly keep myself from laughing.
I know at the end of the day, we do need to make provisions, and I certainly will be looking at getting my own generator, however, I just wanted you all to know, that if push comes to shove, they can help!
Moving on circa 2 years later, I had a letter through saying United Utilites were to off the power due to pruning back trees near me. I contacted them to advise about my tank and that I would need a generator as per the last time. I was told by the lady with attitude, that I have an item that requires 24/7 electricity supply, and that its common sense therefore to make arrangements for times like this. She went on with herself for sometime, notwithstanding that I gave back some as well.
Again, cutting a long story short, I advised her that I would be calling the RSPC, the local press and whilst I had been in litigation for 8 years myself, I would be contacting some laywers for their assistance in the matter, and that I would pass her name onto them so they can call her to take the matter up, I then hung up. This was really a bluff on my part as I would not have called them in.
However to my surprise, 15 minutes later a van pulled up with 2 panic strickened lads in asking if I was the one wanting a generator! I could hardly keep myself from laughing.
I know at the end of the day, we do need to make provisions, and I certainly will be looking at getting my own generator, however, I just wanted you all to know, that if push comes to shove, they can help!
