Backup Generator
Once the silo’s reserve power source, the backup generator now powers the digger and has restored lights in Silo 17.
Story so far
The Backup Generator was initially dismantled for gasket replacement, leaving Juliette concerned about the consequences of a main-generator failure. It was brought online while the main generator refit was planned.
Much later, measurements showed that it fit the Digger’s mounts. Juliette believed it had been intended to power the machine’s departure, although removing the backup left the whole silo vulnerable to a breakdown. She required servicing before installation because the low ceiling would block later access to its heads and seals. The refugees brought the generator into the Neighboring Silo, and the genset in the digger has now started, restoring lighting there.
Role
The refugees’ relocated power source, now operating within the digger in Silo 17.
Relationships
Earlier in this series
Also appears in books you've already read — spoiler-safe to their endings:
- WoolBook 1
Sources — 9 recorded facts, by chapter
- Measurements indicate that the backup generator fits the digger’s mounts.
- Juliette believes the backup generator is intended to power the digger’s departure.
- Removing the backup power source would leave the whole silo vulnerable to a breakdown.
- The backup generator is being detached to power the digger.
- Juliette says the generator must be serviced before installation because the low ceiling will prevent later access to its heads and seals.
- The backup generator is gone when Juliette considers shutting down the main generator.
- The backup generator is idle but still warm from recent use.
- The refugees brought their backup generator into Silo 17 as a source of power.
- The genset in the digger starts and restores lighting in Silo 17.