[Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

[Edward R Cole]

That makes sense and I actually like to run with the house load on 
the gen.  I have a manual transfer switch so I run about 5-minutes to 
allow engine to warm up before applying a load in test runs.  Tend to 
be shorter if there is an actual power outage.

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 11:29 AM 7/26/2014, Mel Farrer wrote:
>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/>http://www.kl7uw.com
>     "Kits made by KL7UW"
>Dubus Mag business:
>     <mailto:dubususa at gmail.com>dubususa at gmail.com
>
>______________________________________________________________
>Elecraft mailing list
>Home: 
><http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft>http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
>Help: <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm>http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
>Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>
>This list hosted by: <http://www.qsl.net/>http://www.qsl.net
>Please help support this email list: 
><http://www.qsl.net/donate.html>http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
>Message delivered to <mailto:farrerfolks at yahoo.com>farrerfolks at yahoo.com
>

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