The secret life of The National Grid... - Page 3 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

twocvbloke · 1st Nov 2010, 11:59 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by arjoll

Taniamaree's dad used to work at Monowai, back when it was manned. A very small station, and only 66 kV onto the grid, but when someone climbed into the switch yards and managed to kill themselves by electrocution apparently the screams were just horrible - haunted him for years.

I would say "I can imagine", but in that case, I don't think I could, I bet it was awful...

Mike Phelan · 1st Nov 2010, 6:05 pm

As the next episode will be with us soon, I think we'll stick a red flag on this insulated thread now.

geofy · 15th Nov 2010, 8:03 pm

(that most wasted of products, electricity) the National Grid
Repeated from BBC4 on BBC2 Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 23:20

1st Nov 2010, 6:05 pm	#42
Mike Phelan Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Near Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 4,609	Re: The secret life of The National Grid... As the next episode will be with us soon, I think we'll stick a red flag on this insulated thread now. __________________ Mike.

15th Nov 2010, 8:03 pm	#43
geofy Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,798	secret life of.. (that most wasted of products, electricity) the National Grid Repeated from BBC4 on BBC2 Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 23:20