P.O. Box 1335, 3230 N. 14th Ave. Dodge City, KS 67801 620-227-2139 www.victoryelectric.net thE VictOry ElEctric cOOpEratiVE electronews the Victory Electric FROM THE MANAGER cooperative, inc. save money with load control program Board of trustees Electricity is a staple in our daily life. With the simple fl ip Richard Lightner of a switch, a light is expected to shine. Considerable President eff ort is given to ensure there is an adequate and reliable Kenny Wehkamp Vice President power supply to meet your needs. Carl Hubbell With temperatures rising as we move further into Secretary/Treasurer summer, Victory Electric and our suppliers often face Jim Imel the challenge of providing an adequate supply of power Treasurer to meet members’ increasing needs. It is during these Max Jantz Trustee few months that we typically reach or even exceed peak Terry Janson John Leis demand levels based on member usage. Trustee Anytime your household and family members are Loren Ochs consuming electricity, it is known as “load.” There are Trustee times when the system reaches its peak, which is when all Randy Quint Trustee of our members, all at once, are using the most electricity. Victory Pat Morse This peak usually occurs between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Trustee Victory Electric wants to help you conserve energy Electric wants Ken Schulte and save money. On hot days when the temperature rises Trustee to help you above 98 degrees, there is a possibility that we will reach Cedric Drewes conserve Trustee peak load. We have created radio messages to inform you, Daryl Tieben the member, when we have reached peak load. energy and Trustee A warning sound and message will play on radio stations 97.3FM, 95.5FM, 96.3FM, 93.9FM, 92.9FM, 98.1FM, save money. staff 101.5FM and Spanish stations 105.9FM and 106.7FM. These Terry Janson messages will let you know that Victory is in a peak load General Manager Karla Durrant situation and to start conserving energy. Mgr of Finance and Administration Peak load is monitored closely to determine the Tom Lowery amount of power required to fulfi ll this demand. This Director of Operations peak load is the determining factor in establishing the Ryan Miller  Supervisor of Operations Continued on page 16-B Greg Underwood Manager of Engineering Jerry King Marketing and Communications Monica Lampe Human Resources happy 4th of July Jerri Imgarten Editor from all of us at Victory Electric!

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Manager’s Message Friend of the Cooperative Passes Continued from page 16-A  Minneola resident Orlando R. Jantz, 75, passed on May 24, 2011. yearly rates at which the coopera- will run less. Jantz was a respected and dear tive has to buy its power. By helping Small things like grilling outside friend of the cooperative. As a minis- to keep the maximum electric load and running your pool pump and ter, he was always willing to give the down, you can help your cooperative filtering system in the morning and invocation at Victory’s Electric’s Annual save on the cost of its total pur- late evening can also make a big Meeting. chased power. This, in turn, means difference. Terry Janson, general manager, lower costs on electric bills for you– Peak load situations are not wrote the following passage about his our members. expected and are typically only friend. The single biggest step you can temporary. Your help in watching “From the first time I met Orlan- make is turning up your air condition- energy usage during the specified do Jantz, I knew he was a very bright ing 5 degrees and using a fan. Other time will certainly help in alleviating man, but soon realized he had a qual- ways you can help is to do your the situation. ity that far exceeded any personal cooking, vacuuming, laundry and run- By working together and volun- characteristic a person could have. ning the dishwasher in the morning tarily reducing electric usage, Victory That characteristic was kindness and or after seven in the evening. Also, will be able to continue to provide compassion. Orlando was one of the covering south, east and west win- the best service possible in the kindest, most compassionate people I dows prevents the sun from warming summer. ever knew. He became a friend about your house so your air conditioner ‘Til Next Time, TJ 15 years ago out of necessity, because Victory needed someone to stand before our members and open our annual meeting with a prayer. Out of Victory Cooks for Relay for Life that necessity, a friendship was cre- Ten Victory ated between Orlando and myself. Electric employ- My father’s cousin, Bill Cornelson, ees spent the had a son-in-law named Orlando afternoon on Jantz who had just moved back to the June 10, grilling 600 hamburgers for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. “We were glad to help out with Relay for Life,” said Jerry King, Victory Victory Electric employees grill burgers for Relay for Life. Top Electric director photo: Jarod Scheve (l) and Jerry King (r). Bottom photo: Rob of marketing and Henry (l) Steve Jimmerson (m) and Larry Schneweis (r). communications. “It is such a wor- thy and inspiring cause and we were honored to help.” In addition to grilling the hamburgers, Victory employees also served the meal to the survivors and participants.

16-B Kansas Country Living July 2011 ElEctrOnEws frOm thE VictOry ElEctric cOOpEratiVE manager’s message friend of the cooperative passes Minneola resident OrlandO r. farm with his wife, my cousin Naomi. I Jantz, 75, passed on May 24, 2011. took the opportunity to make the call will run less. Jantz was a respected and dear and ask Orlando for his help, think- Small things like grilling outside friend of the cooperative. As a minis- ing I could use the family connection and running your pool pump and ter, he was always willing to give the if needed, but it wasn’t necessary fi ltering system in the morning and invocation at Victory’s Electric’s Annual because he graciously agreed to help. late evening can also make a big Meeting. It was a start to a friendship that will diff erence. Terry Janson, general manager, last forever. The friendship grew and Peak load situations are not wrote the following passage about his he became a valued friend of the expected and are typically only friend. cooperative and as well as a friend temporary. Your help in watching “From the fi rst time I met Orlan- to many of our employees. Orlando’s energy usage during the specifi ed do Jantz, I knew he was a very bright kindness and caring spirit just con- time will certainly help in alleviating man, but soon realized he had a qual- sumed people and made you want the situation. ity that far exceeded any personal to be his friend. Orlando was truly a Orlando Jantz, at 2011 Victory Electric By working together and volun- characteristic a person could have. wonderful and caring person and I Annual Meeting tarily reducing electric usage, Victory That characteristic was kindness and am so fortunate to have known his will be able to continue to provide compassion. Orlando was one of the friendship. We will miss him.” woodworker and longtime southwest the best service possible in the kindest, most compassionate people I He is survived by his wife, Naomi; Kansas resident. He was a member of summer. ever knew. He became a friend about three daughters, Deanna Naumann the First Church of the Nazarene of ‘Til Next Time, TJ 15 years ago out of necessity, because of Denver, CO, Denise Franklin and Dodge City, and was also the pastor Victory needed someone to stand husband, Kendall, of Bourbonnais, IL, for the Bucklin and Kingsdown Presby- before our members and open our Charlene Janzen and husband, Travis, terian Churches before he passed. He annual meeting with a prayer. Out of of Cimarron KS; 1 brother, Kenneth had been in the pastorate for 50 years Victory cooks for relay for life that necessity, a friendship was cre- Jantz of Placentia, CA.; 2 sisters, Virginia and had been pastor of churches in ated between Orlando and myself. Luthi of Great Bend, KS, and Frances ulysses, Sylvia and Staff ord, Kan., and My father’s cousin, Bill Cornelson, Jantz Wade of Denver, CO; and six Greeley and Pueblo, CO. He was also had a son-in-law named Orlando grandchildren. a longtime school bus driver for Min- Jantz who had just moved back to the Jantz was a minister, farmer, neola schools.

Dodge City Community College , IBEW Local 304, and the regional electric co-ops present Lineman Boot Camp

Victory Electric employees grill burgers for Relay for Life. Top We challenge YOU to see if you have what it takes to photo: Jarod Scheve (l) and Jerry King (r). Bottom photo: Rob be a power lineman! Henry (l) Steve Jimmerson (m) and Larry Schneweis (r). All equipment & tools provided Learn basic skills • Safety procedures •Team work • Respect • Basic knots • Pole climbing skills WHEN: July 30 & 31, 2011 • 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Lunch provided) WHERE: Dodge City Community College Tech Center 2501 N. 14th Ave • Dodge City KS 67801

TO REGISTER CALL: (800) 367-3222 or (620)227-9222 First come fi rst paid basis • Maximum: 22 students COST: $50.00 for both days

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insurance protect your home Electrical Surge Protection for Electrical coverage is and Electronic Equipment Today more than ever, your world help to protect electrical equipment members’ depends upon digital microprocessor- such as ranges, water heaters, washers controlled equipment. Whether you and dryers, dishwashers and motors. responsibility are using your computer equipment A qualifi ed electrician or your local or enjoying your favorite movie on utility can ensure proper installation. We are often asked by members your television and VCR, the quality Proper installation is key, because who have had damage or loss during of your power is critical. even the best surge protector in the a power outage if their loss is some- world is useless unless it is correctly how covered by Victory Electric’s what is a surge? installed. insurance. A surge is a sudden, very short dura- But don’t stop here! To further The answer is always the same; tion increase in voltage. Though usu- protect your electronic equipment we have no way of insuring our ally small and unnoticed by you, over against surge damage you need to members from the eff ects of out- time these surges can be damaging to install a surge protection device ages which are beyond our control your sensitive electronic equipment. within 15 feet of that equipment. This and are always going to be part of In an average home, these small can be accomplished with a simple providing electrical service. surges can occur many times a day. plug-in unit or one that wires directly Although we try to provide the to your equipment. most reliable service possible and can Voltage surges Be created by Therefore, your best protection This diagram is designed to help you select the right surge protection for your specifi c needs. (illustration provided by PSP Products, Inc.) have an excellent record of reliability, Equipment in my home or Business? against voltage surge damage is to some outages must be expected. Yes, refrigerators, freezers, furnaces, install a “circuit panel” or “service home and then ultimately to earth Weather, vehicle accidents, birds, copier machines, laser printers, hair entrance” style surge protector in where they are safely diverted away animals, falling trees and a variety of dryers, dishwashers, vacuum cleaners, your home and a separate surge from your equipment. other causes will continue to create and power tools–just to name a few– protection device within 15 feet of outages and inconveniences for all are responsible for creating surges. electronic equipment. since my grounding is so important, of us. how do i Know if it is adequate? These outages are not only what Other situations can Once i’ve protected my Electrical A qualifi ed electrician or your expensive and inconvenient for you, cause Voltage surges? circuits, i’m protected—right? local utility can make that determina- but they are also extremely expen- Surges created by a storm or single Not necessarily. Damaging surges can tion for you. Since most permanently sive for your cooperative to correct. lightning strike near your home can enter your home through phone and wired surge protectors will require an This leaves you with the burden of cause a great amount of damage to cable circuits just as easily as power electrician for installation, this may be insuring yourself for these occur- electrical equipment. Surges can also lines. The same rule applies as before: a good time to have your grounding rences which are caused by nature be created by animals and fallen tree protect your phone and cable cords examined. Additionally, surge protec- or otherwise. You should consider limbs on power lines and utility pole within 15 feet of your equipment. tion strips are only eff ective if used having adequate insurance to cover damage due to auto accidents. These At locations within the home that on three-prong (grounded) outlets. such incidents. situations can cause surges to enter do combine electric power with There are many things you your home through telephone, CATV either cable television or telephone are all surge protectors the same? can do to help eliminate potential or power lines. connections (such as a modem that No. Like most products, surge protec- problems. It is absolutely essential to plugs into a wall), make sure that the tors vary in quality. Careful attention have proper protection on electric what can i do to protect surge protector also combines these must be paid to how a surge protec- motors, an alarm system to notify my Equipment from Voltage elements. tor meets your requirements. Read you of an outage, and possibly a surge damage? the information on the box carefully standby generator. You can start with installing a “circuit should i Be concerned about the and consult the checklist that follows. We intend to keep doing our panel” or “service entrance” style Quality of my Electrical grounding? best to prevent service interruptions, surge protector (also referred to as Yes. A surge protection device is only what should i look for when but we urge you to consider hav- a surge suppression device or TVSS) as eff ective as the electrical ground- purchasing surge protection products? ing proper insurance protection for in your home. This will substantially ing circuit that is made available to it. Look for surge protection devices those occasions when the unexpect- reduce harmful surges entering your Surge protection devices divert surge that carry a “uL 1449” label. Surge ed happens. building through power lines and current to grounding wires in your protectors also carry a “joule” and/or

16-d Kansas cOuntry liVing JuLY 2011 ElEctrOnEws frOm thE VictOry ElEctric cOOpEratiVE protect your home Electrical Surge Protection for Electrical and Electronic Equipment help to protect electrical equipment such as ranges, water heaters, washers and dryers, dishwashers and motors. A qualifi ed electrician or your local utility can ensure proper installation. Proper installation is key, because even the best surge protector in the world is useless unless it is correctly installed. But don’t stop here! To further protect your electronic equipment against surge damage you need to install a surge protection device within 15 feet of that equipment. This can be accomplished with a simple plug-in unit or one that wires directly to your equipment. Therefore, your best protection This diagram is designed to help you select the right surge protection for your specifi c needs. (illustration provided by PSP Products, Inc.) against voltage surge damage is to install a “circuit panel” or “service home and then ultimately to earth “surge-current” rating. The higher the how do i Know that it’s time entrance” style surge protector in where they are safely diverted away rating of these two categories, the for a replacement? your home and a separate surge from your equipment. better is the quality of the internal A variety of conditions can indicate protection device within 15 feet of surge-stopping components. Another that it is time to replace surge pro- electronic equipment. since my grounding is so important, important performance characteristic tectors. Two of the most prevalent how do i Know if it is adequate? is the “clamping voltage.” This is the signals are a failure indicator light Once i’ve protected my Electrical A qualifi ed electrician or your voltage that the surge protector will going off and/or a buzzer sounding. circuits, i’m protected—right? local utility can make that determina- let through to your equipment before Some surge protection strips are also Not necessarily. Damaging surges can tion for you. Since most permanently it diverts it to ground (a lower clamp- designed to permanently turn off enter your home through phone and wired surge protectors will require an ing voltage is better—see checklist upon failure. cable circuits just as easily as power electrician for installation, this may be for recommendations). A quality lines. The same rule applies as before: a good time to have your grounding device will have status lights that will what Equipment do i have that protect your phone and cable cords examined. Additionally, surge protec- display correct input wiring confi gu- needs surge protection? within 15 feet of your equipment. tion strips are only eff ective if used ration and failure indicator lights or This fi rst step in protecting your At locations within the home that on three-prong (grounded) outlets. buzzers to signify whether the device home is to conduct a walk-through do combine electric power with is working properly. inventory of your sensitive equip- either cable television or telephone are all surge protectors the same? ment. Then, determine which of the connections (such as a modem that No. Like most products, surge protec- how much should i pay for a items that you want to protect. See plugs into a wall), make sure that the tors vary in quality. Careful attention surge protection device? the fi gure regarding whole house surge protector also combines these must be paid to how a surge protec- Expect to pay about $45–$100 for a surge protection choices for examples elements. tor meets your requirements. Read higher quality eight-outlet plug strip of typical equipment that need surge the information on the box carefully with an internal phone protector. Stay protection. should i Be concerned about the and consult the checklist that follows. away from those $8 specials. A resi- Quality of my Electrical grounding? dential circuit panel-mounted surge where can i get more assistance Yes. A surge protection device is only what should i look for when protector of higher quality will cost in in purchasing surge protection? as eff ective as the electrical ground- purchasing surge protection products? excess of $100. Call your local utility fi rst. Their per- ing circuit that is made available to it. Look for surge protection devices sonnel can provide information about Surge protection devices divert surge that carry a “uL 1449” label. Surge do surge protectors last forever? proper selection, installation and use. current to grounding wires in your protectors also carry a “joule” and/or No.

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con una simple conexión o cables di- Employees proteja su hogar rectamente a su equipo. Por lo tanto, la mejor protección contra daño de complete Protección de Sobre Voltaje Eléctrica para sobre voltaje es instalar un “circuito” Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos o “servicio de entrada” protección en su hogar y un dispositivo de protec- course Hoy más que nunca, el mundo de- árboles caídos en líneas de energía y ción de sobre voltaje y un separado Victory Electric em- pende de equipos digitales controla- daños a los postes de utilidad debido dispositivo de sobre voltaje dentro de ployees Ryan Miller and dos microprocesadores. Quizás estén a accidentes automovilísticos. Estas quince pies de equipo electrónico. Sandy Long recently utilizando su equipo de computadora situaciones pueden causar sobrecargas completed Leadership o disfrutando de su película favorita y entrar a su casa a través de teléfono, ¿una vez protegido mi circuito Dodge. en un televisor y VCR, la calidad de su CATV, o líneas eléctricas. eléctrico estoy protegido? Leadership Dodge is poder es crítico. No necesariamente. El daño de sobre a program hosted by the ¿Qué puedo hacer para voltaje se puede introducir en su Dodge City Chamber of ¿Qué es un sobre voltaje? proteger mi Equipo de daños de hogar a través de circuitos de teléfono Commerce. The goal of un sobre voltaje es repentino, de aumento de sobre Voltaje? y cable fácilmente como las líneas de Ryan Miller (r) the program is to train corta duración de voltaje. Aunque Puede comenzar con la instalación de energía. La misma regla aplica como and educate the future generalmente pequeñas y desaperci- un grupo de “circuito” o “servicio de antes: proteja los cables de teléfono leaders of the commu- bido por usted, con el tiempo pueden entrada” con quince pies de equipo de cable. nity. Class members visit causar daño a sus equipos electrónicos Proyector de aumento (también En ubicaciones dentro de la casa que various sites around the sensibles. En un hogar, el promedio de conocido como un dispositivo de combinan la energía eléctrica con ca- community, including las pequeñas cargas de sobre voltaje aumento de la represión o TVSS) en su ble televisión o conexiones telefónicas the meat packing plant, pueden ocurrir muchas veces al día. hogar. Esto reducirá sustancialmente (por ejemplo, una que se conecta a un schools and educational cargas perjudiciales sobre voltaje muro), asegúrese de que el protector system, law enforce- puede sobre Voltaje ser creada por entrar en su edifi cio a través de líneas de sobre voltaje también combine con ment, economic devel- Equipo En mi casa o negocio? eléctricas y ayuda a proteger equipos estos elementos. Sandy Long (r) opment, among others. Sí, refrigeradores, congeladores, eléctricos como cocina, calentado- Congratulations hornos, máquinas de fotocopiadora, res de agua, lavadoras y secadoras, debo Estar preocupado por la calidad Ryan and Sandy. impresoras láser, secadores de pelo, lavavajillas y motores. un electricista de conexión de tierra Eléctrica? lavavajillas, aspiradoras, y herramientas califi cado o su utilidad local pueden Sí. un dispositivo de sobre voltaje sólo cfl charlie says eléctricas por nombrar unos cuan- asegurar una instalación adecuada. es tan efi caz como el circuito eléc- tos son responsables de crear sobre La instalación adecuada es la clave trico de tierra que está a disposición. "come get your voltaje. porque incluso el mejor protector de Protección de sobre voltaje desvían free cfl Bulb!" sobre voltaje en el mundo es inútil si la corriente de tensión para con los This month’s lucky winners are... Que otras situaciones pueden no es correctamente instalado. cables de conexión de tierra en su James Toews, Steve Thompson, causar sobre voltaje? Pero no se detenga aquí! Para pro- hogar y por último a la tierra donde Jack Kersteing, Hilario Gallegos, Sobre voltaje creado por una tor- teger aún más sus equipos electróni- son seguros se desvían lejos de su Juan Galvan, Jan Ackerman, menta o solo un rayo cerca de su casa cos contra daños de sobre voltaje, equipo. Jose Arrazolo, Ronnie puede causar una gran cantidad de necesita instalar dispositivo de protec- Gleason and Paul daño a equipo eléctrico. También se tor de aumento dentro de quince pies como mi conexión de tierra Giessel. pueden crear por animales y ramas de de ese equipo. Esto se puede lograr Es importante, come sé Come by Victory Electric Cooperative and get your free compact cobertura de seguro es responsabilidad de los miembros fl uorescent Con frecuencia nos preguntan los de las interrupciones que están fuera aves, animales, caída de árboles y una light bulb (CFL). miembros que han tenido daños o pér- de nuestro control y siempre va a ser variedad de otras causas seguirán creando las Every month, dida durante un apagón si su pérdida parte del servicio eléctrico. interrupciones e inconvenientes para todos Victory Electric will be de alguna manera está cubierta por el Aunque intentamos ofrecer el nosotros. giving members free CFL Seguro de Victory Electric. servicio más confi able posible y tener Estas interrupciones no sólo son caras e light bulbs. La respuesta es siempre la un excelente registro de confi abilidad, inconvenientes para usted, pero también son congratulations misma, no tenemos forma de asegurar se deben esperar algunas interrupcio- extremadamente caras para su cooperativa winners! a nuestros miembros por los efectos nes. El clima, accidentes de vehículos, corregir. Esto le deja con la carga de asegurar

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con una simple conexión o cables di- Que Es Adecuado? luces en posesión que muestra cor- Proteja Su Hogar rectamente a su equipo. Por lo tanto, Un electricista calificado o su utilidad rectamente la entrada de alambres la mejor protección contra daño de local pueden hacer esa determinación configurando el indicador de Protección de Sobre Voltaje Eléctrica para sobre voltaje es instalar un “circuito” por usted. fallo de luces o ruidos como se- Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos o “servicio de entrada” protección en Dado que protectores de sobre ñas si el dispositivo está trabajando su hogar y un dispositivo de protec- voltaje requiere a un electricista para correctamente. árboles caídos en líneas de energía y ción de sobre voltaje y un separado instalar, puede ser un buen tiempo daños a los postes de utilidad debido dispositivo de sobre voltaje dentro de para examinar su conexión de tierra. ¿Cuánto Debo Pagar Por Un Dispositivo a accidentes automovilísticos. Estas quince pies de equipo electrónico. Además, tiras de protección de sobre De Protección De Sobre Voltaje? situaciones pueden causar sobrecargas voltaje sólo son eficaces si se utiliza en Espere pagar unos $45-100 para una y entrar a su casa a través de teléfono, ¿Una vez protegido mi circuito puntos de salidas de tres-clavijas. escape de ocho - calidad superior- CATV, o líneas eléctricas. eléctrico estoy protegido? franja de enchufe con un protector de No necesariamente. El daño de sobre Todos Los Protectores De teléfono interno. Manténgase alejado ¿Qué Puedo Hacer para voltaje se puede introducir en su Sobre Voltaje Son Iguales? de los especiales de $8. Un circuito Proteger Mi Equipo de Daños de hogar a través de circuitos de teléfono No. Como la mayoría de los produc- residencial de mayor calidad costará Aumento de Sobre Voltaje? y cable fácilmente como las líneas de tos, los protectores de sobre voltaje más de $100. Puede comenzar con la instalación de energía. La misma regla aplica como varían en calidad. Debe prestarse es- un grupo de “circuito” o “servicio de antes: proteja los cables de teléfono pecial atención a cómo un protector Protectores Duran Para Siempre? entrada” con quince pies de equipo de cable. cumple con sus requerimientos. Lea No. Proyector de aumento (también En ubicaciones dentro de la casa que detenidamente la información en la conocido como un dispositivo de combinan la energía eléctrica con ca- caja y consulte la lista de verificación ¿Cómo Sé Cuándo Es El aumento de la represión o TVSS) en su ble televisión o conexiones telefónicas que sigue. Momento Para Un Remplazo hogar. Esto reducirá sustancialmente (por ejemplo, una que se conecta a un Una variedad de condiciones pueden cargas perjudiciales sobre voltaje muro), asegúrese de que el protector ¿Qué Debo Buscar Cuando Compro indicar que es tiempo de remplazar el entrar en su edificio a través de líneas de sobre voltaje también combine con Productos De Protección De Aumento? protector de sobre voltaje. eléctricas y ayuda a proteger equipos estos elementos. Buscar dispositivos de protección Dos de las señales frecuentes es eléctricos como cocina, calentado- que lleven una etiqueta “UL 1449”. un indicador de fallo luz y un sonido res de agua, lavadoras y secadoras, Debo Estar Preocupado Por La Calidad Protectores de sobre voltaje llevan de timbre. Algunas tiras de protection lavavajillas y motores. Un electricista De Conexión De Tierra Eléctrica? un “julio” o la calificación de “sobre de sobre voltaje se apagan cuando hay calificado o su utilidad local pueden Sí. Un dispositivo de sobre voltaje sólo voltaje. Más alta la calificación, mejor fallo. asegurar una instalación adecuada. es tan eficaz como el circuito eléc- es la calidad de los componentes La instalación adecuada es la clave trico de tierra que está a disposición. internos. Otro desempeño impor- Que Equipo Tengo Que porque incluso el mejor protector de Protección de sobre voltaje desvían tante de rendimiento es la tensión de Necesita Protección? sobre voltaje en el mundo es inútil si la corriente de tensión para con los “voltaje de sujeción”. Este primer paso en la protección de no es correctamente instalado. cables de conexión de tierra en su Se trata de la tensión de sobre su hogar es llevar a cabo un inventario Pero no se detenga aquí! Para pro- hogar y por último a la tierra donde voltaje permitirá a través de su equipo de equipo. A continuación, determinar teger aún más sus equipos electróni- son seguros se desvían lejos de su antes de desviar la conexión de tierra cuál de los elementos desea prote- cos contra daños de sobre voltaje, equipo. una tensión (inferior de sujeción es ger. Consulte la figura con respecto necesita instalar dispositivo de protec- mejor ver lista de comprobación para a opciones de protección para ver tor de aumento dentro de quince pies Como Mi Conexión De Tierra las recomendaciones). ejemplos de equipo que necesitan de ese equipo. Esto se puede lograr Es Importante, Come Sé Un dispositivo de calidad tendrá protección de sobre voltaje. Cobertura de Seguro es Responsabilidad de los Miembros de las interrupciones que están fuera aves, animales, caída de árboles y una usted mismo para estas apariciones que son adecuada de motores eléctricos, un sistema de nuestro control y siempre va a ser variedad de otras causas seguirán creando las causados por la naturaleza o de otro tipo. de alarma para informarle de una inter- parte del servicio eléctrico. interrupciones e inconvenientes para todos Cada uno de ustedes debe considerar tener rupción y posible un generador de reposo. Aunque intentamos ofrecer el nosotros. adecuadamente seguro para cubrir esos Seguiremos haciendo nuestro mejor esfuerzo servicio más confiable posible y tener Estas interrupciones no sólo son caras e incidentes. para evitar interrupciones en el servicio, pero un excelente registro de confiabilidad, inconvenientes para usted, pero también son Hay muchas cosas que puede hacer le instamos a considerar tener protección de se deben esperar algunas interrupcio- extremadamente caras para su cooperativa para ayudar a eliminar posibles problemas. Es seguro para las ocasiones cuando ocurre lo nes. El clima, accidentes de vehículos, corregir. Esto le deja con la carga de asegurar absolutamente necesario tener protección inesperado.

July 2011 Kansas Country LivinG 16-G Victory Electric Linemen Practice Pole Top Rescue Every year, linemen practice the tech- nique of rescuing a disabled person from atop a pole. This mandatory Pole Top Rescue training simulates methods and precautions to rescue a fellow lineman if an accident were to occur. The linemen must lower a life- like mannequin to the ground, safely and within a set time limit. A life-size mannequin is placed on a pole, and the lineman must climb the pole with only his usual tools and a hand line and lower the 200 lb mannequin to the ground Jason Rohr safely. practices a pole top rescue. All who have practiced this train- ing hope that they never have to use it, but it is good to know that your fellow workers have the ability to David Gechter rescues a training dummy get you down if something were to from the top of a electric pole. happen. Don’t mess with your safety! Call Victory Electric’s Electrician Service today!

If you are worried about your safety or have an electrical problem, Victory Electric’s Electrician Service is here to meet your needs. Our qualified electricians do residential, commerical, industrial and agricultural work. Call Jim Mies today for more information. 620-227-2139 or 800-279-7915

16-H Kansas Country Living July 2011