David became interested in solar and wind power so installed a wind turbine and solar system which was large enough to run the ISP equipment 24/7 and no
Getting data services installed to David's suburban basement became a
mains power. >For a time KC Internet was the greenest ISP in New Zealand. The mains power would go off all up and down the street and David's place still had the lights on, making his >neighbours curious. This was around the time of the great electricity crisis of Auckland CBD and KC internet was not affected. problem and the core was moved to the CBD and away from the solar system, which meant that KC >Internet was no longer the greenest ISP. I seem to remember getting an E3 (was it? The memory is fading) out to connect KC, it was certainly a challenge
Eventually health problems meant that David needed to step back from KC Internet and David had a quieter life and continued to benefit from that solar power system at >home which is still working now.
David really was one of New Zealand's Internet pioneers, It always amazes me how this country recognises Sports and arts but no one knows who built the glue that keeps it all running.
David passed away comfortably in North Shore Hospital.
Rest well, your on call duty has been passed over now