Lithium Batteries
We hear reports nationwide about lithium batteries often being associated with fires. In fact, the state of New York has a task force concentrating on lithium batteries. As many residents own golf carts with lithium batteries, Parcels reached out to the Venice Fire Department for their advice on lithium batteries.
See Lithium Battery Safety Sheet prepared by the Venice Fire Department by clicking HERE.
One final note that has been previously urged by the Fire Department Chief… no matter the type of battery you own, if you plan to leave your home for an extended time or even overnight, unplug the battery cord from the outlet. Finally, be sure your charger is plugged into a circuit with the necessary amperage capacity for the charger’s requirement and extension cord is suitable for the amperage. Consult your electrician if you have questions about your set up.
COMCAST Service Is Out!
What do I do? A resident recently experienced a total internet outage. Comcast was called, however, the tech would not be able to visit straightaway. So, the resident followed these procedures and connection was re-established. Problem solved!!
Eye-on-Water Saves Water and Unnecessary Bills
Have you ever discovered a running toilet after it cost you hundreds of dollars? You’re not alone — and the City of Venice has made it easier to prevent this from happening again. This writer experienced one in the past month and EyeOnWater saved us hundreds of dollars.
The solution is Eye On Water, a free app available on either the App Store or the Google Play Store. Once registered, you will be able to see your water usage. That capability is available on your computer as well at eyeonwater.com. Once you register using your name, address, and water account number, you’ll be able to monitor your water usage daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. Most importantly, you can set up leak alerts to catch problems early — before they become costly.
There are over 17,000 water meters within the city limits, and each one communicates directly with the city. If a flow above the alert you choose (such as one gallon per hour) is detected for every hour over a 24-hour period, the system can detect it and send you an alert — making this tool especially valuable for part-time residents who aren’t always around to spot issues and who don’t wish to shut their water off when away for an extended period. It appears you can set alerts for less than one gallon per hour if desired.
The Community Association is happy to help you get started — just contact us at vgrccaweb@gmail.com for help. Or you can watch a video on how to install the app HERE. See comprehensive instructions on how to operate HERE.
Read first Parcels Published in 2010
Click here for the first edition published in June 2010.
The first edition was published 15 years ago when the community was just a few years old.
CVS hadn’t opened yet and has now been closed for several years, Jerry Jasper was coordinating the agreement with Ajax, we were monitoring the development of the Myakka River Park, there was Chinese dry wall in some of our homes, and membership in the Community Association was $25. It’s still a bargain at $30, more than a decade later. Enjoy!
P.S. The link on the Parcels from June 2010 is no longer used. The correct link is vgrcca.org.