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Warning: Had a client's server room flood from a broken pipe above the ceiling
It was at a small law firm in Austin, and water started dripping right onto the main rack. I had to power everything down fast and move the critical hardware to a dry table. Has anyone else dealt with a surprise water leak in a client site?
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lee84727d ago
Ceiling tiles hide a lot of nasty surprises. Always pop a few down to trace the water trail before you start moving equipment, you'll spot any second weak spots real quick.
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wesleyb203mo ago
Keep a cheap plastic tarp folded up in your service bag for exactly this.
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fiona_west213mo ago
A cheap tarp is just a band-aid. Robin591 has the right idea, you need to find the real problem first.
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robin5913mo ago
Check the ceiling for any other pipes or AC units before you even touch the rack. I've seen a second leak start after the first one gets fixed, making a bad day way worse. That extra minute of looking up can save your whole cleanup job.
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