[Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

[Mel Farrer via Elecraft]

While this is getting to be long, I think this excerpt from a generator manufacturer sums it up best.


Generator set exercise
Generator sets on continuous standby must be able to go from a cold start to being fully operational in a matter 
of seconds. This can impose a severe burden on engine parts. However, 
regular exercising keeps engine parts lubricated, prevents oxidation of 
electrical contacts, uses up fuel before it deteriorates, and, in 
general, helps provide reliable engine starting. Exercise the generator 
set at least once a month for a minimum of 30 min. loaded to no less 
than one-third of the nameplate rating. Periods of no-load operation 
should be held to a minimum because unburned fuel tends to accumulate in the exhaust system. Whenever possible, test the system with actual 
building loads in order to exercise the automatic transfer switches and 
verify performance under real-world conditions. If connecting to the 
normal load is not convenient for test purposes, the best engine 
performance and longevity will be obtained by connecting it to a load 
bank of at least one-third the nameplate rating. Be sure to return the 
generator control to AUTO at the conclusion of any maintenance.

Mel, K6KBE






On Saturday, July 26, 2014 12:10 PM, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:
 


Gasoline storage is easy....use fuel stabilizer...one oz to 2-1/2 
gallons of gasoline.

But you should run any gasoline engine regularly to keep it in good 
working order.  Once/month long enough at least to reach operating 
temperature.  This keeps oil in bearings and seals in good shape.

I know most just park their lawn mower over winter with gas in the 
tank.  But an expensive gen set
 needs a little TLC to keep running 
well...like changing the oil and filters (oil and gas).

We have enough outages that fuel is not stored longer than a few 
months (and I use stabilizer).

73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
     "Kits made by KL7UW"
Dubus Mag business:
    dubususa at gmail.com

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