Blowing Snow Obscuring the Mt. Juneau Ridge

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Blowing Snow Obscuring the Mt. Juneau Ridge (officially Juneau Ridge) Bottom at far left: Chicken Ridge part of downtown Juneau and bottom, just left of center: Starr Hill part of downtown Juneau. Picture by David Kent, 6:45 a.m. AST, March 10, 2006, © 2013

Replacing a Transformer

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE AEL&P Replacing a Transformer on Nowell Avenue The transformer is rated at 50 KVA (kilovolt-amps) or 50 kilowatts at 100% power factor (1.0 PF). Top to bottom: 7,200 volt primary (with the orange shields), 240/120 volt secondary lines (three – with the top bare conductor the primary and secondary neutral conductor), … Continue reading "Replacing a Transformer"

Young Red Squirrel after a Nap

WEST JUNEAU WEEKLY PICTURE Young Red Squirrel after a Nap Picture by David Kent, 12:01 p.m. ADT, March 18, 2006, © 2013