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Most people would complain as they don't plan on using generator and extra socket and switch is extra cost. People needing that cable are just being cheap and
by xani_ 4y ago
Most people would complain as they don't plan on using generator and extra socket and switch is extra cost.
People needing that cable are just being cheap and not wanting to do it properly
- hedora 4y agoIt's $100-200 in extra parts. California already forces people to spend $1000's on LED compatible dimmers and moisture / motion sensing switches (spoiler alert: none of these things work properly, and they all have a high first year failure rate). They also have fascination with putting power outlets in useless places.
- kube-system 4y agoCalifornia has a lot of electrical requirements that other states don't have... like battery backups on garage door openers.
- hedora 4y agoWow. I guess the anti-entrapment pull cord isn't enough? I wonder if you can you put in a wheelchair accessible egress door instead.
- kube-system 4y agoI believe it was done as a result of incidents during wildfires. People lost power, couldn't open their garage door, and died in their home. It does make sense for accessibility reasons.
- xani_ 4y agoI'm not sure that's cheaper than putting extra door in... certainly more after battery dies and needs to be replaced.
- jrockway 4y agoI think the problem was not being able to get their car out of the garage? Walking speed isn't fast enough to escape a wildfire, I guess?
- JoeAltmaier 4y agoNo way - fire can spread at from 10-20mph. Little-known way to save yourself, and all it takes is a match. Start a fire where you are, let it burn downwind. Follow it. See, the fuel is burned there, and the approaching wildfire will have to go around your new dead spot!
- kube-system 4y agoIt's much cheaper than just the material for exterior door, let alone installation. They just use cheap SLA batteries. They're about $50 more than openers without a backup.
- xani_ 4y agoYes. For thing you don't use. > California already forces people to spend $1000's on LED compatible dimmers and moisture / motion sensing switches (spoiler alert: none of these things work properly, and they all have a high first year failure rate). They also have fascination with putting power outlets in useless places. "This stupid thing for $100 doesn't matter, we already have stupid thing for $1000" is not a great argument either.