Electrical overload causes escalator failure at airport, Portland OR
An electrical overload near the airport caused a circuit failure and an escalator stopped working.
Audio|Source: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
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Transcript:
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Outlet for American Airlines by Makeup Unit 4, that was just a heavily overloaded circuit, kind of in a temporary area with all kinds of extension cords and plug strips.
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Apparently two microwaves is too much for one circuit.
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And an escalator tango 25 will not restart.
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I think they tripped the comb switch when they were trying to climb that.
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Location mentioned:
Portland International Airport (PDX), 7000 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218
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