Another day in the books, and the comparison between this US plant and the last plant in Germany could not be more stark. To quote Mr. Littleton, of the "Remarkably Unremarkable," blog listed to the right: "You guys are a breath of fresh air." I am not sure as to why there is a difference in the install experiences. Both plants have never seen our system and we are relying on their work experiences to succeed. The only thing that makes sense to me is the language barrier coupled with conversion from standard to metric is hosing things up in the EU. Maybe something about the work cultures between here and there, but one experience in Germany a sound conclusion does not make. I guess I will find out in a few weeks during the next install in Germany.
Today at Keystone productivity was at a high. Brett and I, along with the four top-notch electrician assigned to us, managed to install nearly 6,800 feet of copper wiring and fiber optics through metal conduit. Plus we successful in installing the node panel, but they're not wired up yet. This adventure normally takes two days to complete.
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| Spools of fiber and copper wire set up to feed into conduit. Fluster cluck it tends to be. |
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| All of the fiber and copper wire get taped together thusly. |
It was a good feeling leaving the plant after a long productive day. Especially in light of the facts that it was 30 degrees outside, plus a rain/snow mix most of the day, and I (personal note) am dealing with an attack of chiggers/bed bugs/spiders (not fun). This plant is an outdoor one, meaning we are constantly exposed to the elements, plus who-knows-what dripping down from the upper levels. No way I will be eating icicles like I used to do back in the 70's (may explain some things, no?).
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| Snow falling as we left the plant. |
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Well that's it for today. Gonna soak in the hot tube that the hotel decided to provide me with in my new room.
Thank you for reading,
Kevin
Post Scriptum: Only 120 survivors from Pearl Harbor. I hope that their memories do not die with their bodies.
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