⚡Power Planning ⚡
This thread is for asking power questions. Feel free to post anything that's still not clear, anything you need to have answered, anything you need help with regarding power, to this thread
Power is money
you need to pay for the power. We do this because power is the 2nd highest cost in Kiez Burn and to incentivize you to use less power & potentially move to greener alternatives (the price doubled vs. last year and will increase much more next year)
* When? Tuesday or Wednesday. The power team and the site lead will be in charge. We do not take credit cards (because Berlin).
* How much? https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jSLCI0LmjYb53Du0MEb6eVzfOzB8h7dGRq1kE_198LY/edit?usp=sharing
site plan
- Please find the final site planning here: http://bit.ly/2qVmBkM the power layer can be seen by clicking on the left on "power"
- Overview of all the power connections: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pZg5O6kf05JOxVD4xm_cax6vSA7y0ujEHrmrGBFjRKk/edit#gid=1771340394
Volunteer from Kieze
You need to dig some of your own power cables. We do this because if we ask the power volunteers to dig over 2km of cables, then they will drink all of the dehydration fluid, which is not very tasty.
* When? Monday/Tuesday, potentially Wednesday. #hours depending on how far away your Kiez is.
* How? Safe from burns and driving. Tools will be available at Toolhaus. If you do not secure them enough, we will not plug in your power cable.
* What if I don't arrive until Wednesday afternoon? Then you don't get power
FAQ
Here's a roundup of what happened at Burning Pig and the questions that were floating around. If I missed something, that's what this thread is for :)
You will get one or more 230V "normal" power outlets to your Kiez. We guarantee that power will be near the edge of your Kiez (at max 10 meters away), so bring extension cords!
You need to help us with digging the trenches. We estimate this would take one person around four hours. It's not determined yet on which day help will be needed.
You need to ensure waterproofing of the electrical stuff in your Kiez! Be sure that no water gets into the connectors or the devices, as this could have short-circuity consequences.
If you don't have a power grant, unfortunately you probably won't get power. Write a mail ASAP to power@kiezburn.org in this case, maybe it's still possible.
Don't use the electrical energy for cooking, don't use toasters or hair dryers. If it has heat elements with high power usage in it, it's probably a "no". Definitely ask first.
The price you pay (20€/Kilowatt) is a flat rate, it doesn't matter how much energy you actually draw from the power grid. Please note that in the end, the total costs of our power grid will depend on the energy used, but you only have to pay the flat rate fee. If you end up using more power, so that it breaks your connection, do not count on quick re-powering.
The generators should be very quiet, definitely not as load as the smaller ones used at small outdoor raves.
Happy discussing :)
EDIT1: clarified that you might get one or more 230V power outlets for your Kiez (if you made high power request)
walto Tue 22 May 2018 12:50PM
yes
walto Fri 11 May 2018 5:45PM
The information I got from the Arts team was that Starlight does not need power.
walto Fri 11 May 2018 4:11PM
ok. It will be 20€. please keep cash ready for the wednesday. Also, you will need to help digging the cable from Süßkiez on Monday/Tuesday .
walto Fri 11 May 2018 2:26PM
@aaronkaay I put the cabling different and now you have the following connection:
Gummiverteilung IP 44 63A CEE-> 4x 32A CEE + 4x 16A CEE + 3x Schuko
Your power cost for the Kiez also increased to 240€. This will be collected on Wednesday (cash only ;) )
walto Fri 11 May 2018 1:59PM
@aaronkaay I had to delete that post, since that was confidential information. It looks indeed like it will be possible, but I am still calculating, for I want to give 100% correct info and not promise what we cannot deliver.
walto Fri 11 May 2018 9:57AM
@aaronkaay you mean 16A 3-phased one? I'll have a look today. This does not increase your total of 9kW total power need for your Kiez right?
Aaron Kaay · Sat 19 May 2018 5:48PM
awesome! that's great. just to make sure, this means we have both a 380V (4x 32A CEE + 4x 16A CEE) and 230V (schuko) outpout, right?