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Re: Floodlights

Post by spirit of 1990 » Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:39 pm

saltcellar wrote:
spirit of 1990 wrote:It appears there was a problem in the electrical room, this was due to be looked in to today by a local company. We don't think the problem is anything to do with the floodlights themselves, mainly the circuitry.
It was really dark in the corner by the traffic lights but that was not the only issue Ian.
Sat in the stand when it went dark in the second half a lot of the lights on the new pylon were shining directly into the grandstand and not down on the pitch.
People were having to shade their eyes.
The lux levels in some areas of the pitch are surely not upto permitted levels.
I don't think that would be a circuitry problem.
Maybe some lights moved in the strong winds.
I'll mention the lights shining into the stand, although I have a feeling, well more than a feeling because I was there the other week when they were moving the lights you mention. There were areas of the pitch towards the Asda gate that weren't covered properly by the lights (people have mentioned this on here recently) This was caused by strong winds over the last year or so moving them slightly - it sounds like they've gone a bit too far though.

Like I say, I'll mention it and get the answer put up on here asap, it obviously needs sorting.
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Re: Floodlights

Post by Paul » Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:34 am

spirit of 1990 wrote:
saltcellar wrote:
It was really dark in the corner by the traffic lights but that was not the only issue Ian.
Sat in the stand when it went dark in the second half a lot of the lights on the new pylon were shining directly into the grandstand and not down on the pitch.
People were having to shade their eyes.
The lux levels in some areas of the pitch are surely not upto permitted levels.
I don't think that would be a circuitry problem.
Maybe some lights moved in the strong winds.
I'll mention the lights shining into the stand, although I have a feeling, well more than a feeling because I was there the other week when they were moving the lights you mention. There were areas of the pitch towards the Asda gate that weren't covered properly by the lights (people have mentioned this on here recently) This was caused by strong winds over the last year or so moving them slightly - it sounds like they've gone a bit too far though.

Like I say, I'll mention it and get the answer put up on here asap, it obviously needs sorting.
Any update on the floodlight bulbs at the reservoir corner that weren't working, what with the TV game against Lincoln on Tuesday.

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Re: Floodlights

Post by BahamasBluebird » Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:35 pm

Paul wrote:
Any update on the floodlight bulbs at the reservoir corner that weren't working, what with the TV game against Lincoln on Tuesday.
The problem with those bulbs was fixed the day after the Southport game so all good to go for Lincoln :)

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Re: Floodlights

Post by Renfrew Refugee » Thu Jan 19, 2017 2:48 pm

Until they're switched on next Tuesday :o

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Re: Floodlights

Post by BahamasBluebird » Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:05 pm

Renfrew Refugee wrote:Until they're switched on next Tuesday :o
That's what crossing your fingers is for :lol:

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Re: Floodlights

Post by Wintergreen » Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:16 pm

BahamasBluebird wrote:
Renfrew Refugee wrote:Until they're switched on next Tuesday :o
That's what crossing your fingers is for :lol:

Fingers should be in the ears shirley.

I hope they’re not those eco bulb things; they take an hour to get to a candle-like ‘luminescence’ before which you’ve turned them off as you were only looking for your slippers. Luckily you can now buy the good old 100 watt planet wreckers in Poundstretcher.
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Re: Floodlights

Post by Fartvs Antiqvvs » Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:31 pm

Wintergreen wrote:
I hope they’re not those eco bulb things; they take an hour to get to a candle-like ‘luminescence’ before which you’ve turned them off as you were only looking for your slippers. Luckily you can now buy the good old 100 watt planet wreckers in Poundstretcher.
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Re: Floodlights

Post by spirit of 1990 » Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:54 pm

Regarding Kens question of them shining directly into the main stand, I passed that on the other day and they're going to take a look on Tuesday.
Actually Ken, if you (or anyone else they're affecting) let me know where you sit I'll pop up on Tuesday evening and see which ones they are and I'll let the club know.
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Re: Floodlights

Post by Middleton Nick » Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:56 pm

I sit in the stand. The light shines on the righteous.

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Re: Floodlights

Post by saltcellar » Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:38 pm

spirit of 1990 wrote:Regarding Kens question of them shining directly into the main stand, I passed that on the other day and they're going to take a look on Tuesday.
Actually Ken, if you (or anyone else they're affecting) let me know where you sit I'll pop up on Tuesday evening and see which ones they are and I'll let the club know.
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Re: Floodlights

Post by Zac_Zolar » Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:05 pm

Arn't BT Sports looking for some form of reasurance ahead of Tuesday?

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Re: Floodlights

Post by blue nige » Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:31 pm

BahamasBluebird wrote:
Paul wrote:
Any update on the floodlight bulbs at the reservoir corner that weren't working, what with the TV game against Lincoln on Tuesday.
The problem with those bulbs was fixed the day after the Southport game so all good to go for Lincoln :)
Are you sure because last Saturday there was only 2 working!

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Re: Floodlights

Post by BahamasBluebird » Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:06 am

blue nige wrote:
BahamasBluebird wrote:
The problem with those bulbs was fixed the day after the Southport game so all good to go for Lincoln :)
Are you sure because last Saturday there was only 2 working!
Oops, sorry blue_nige you're right!

It was on Monday after the Matlock game they were done. I will blame that on the fact it was dark by full time on Saturday making me think it was a night match. I'm not used to it being dark so early :D

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Re: Floodlights

Post by Renfrew Refugee » Fri Jan 20, 2017 4:41 pm

BT Sport Scaffolding up on the Wilkie Stand, hope it isn't a wasted journey for them and the Reservoir Corner Lights have been fixed. Could do with a few bulbs replacing in the other pylons, I cannot see it happening though.

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Re: Floodlights

Post by BahamasBluebird » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:00 pm

Renfrew Refugee wrote:BT Sport Scaffolding up on the Wilkie Stand, hope it isn't a wasted journey for them and the Reservoir Corner Lights have been fixed. Could do with a few bulbs replacing in the other pylons, I cannot see it happening though.
The Reservoir Corner pylon had 7 lights on the main structure and 2 lower down all fixed and working on Monday. Everything will be fine! :scarf:

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