[TheForge] emergency generator

[Darrell]

That is one of the nice benefits of using the welder.
Darrell

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Walter Mullett" <wmullett at bright.net>
To: "'Sponsored by ABANA'" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:55 PM
Subject: RE: [TheForge] emergency generator


> Bob,
>
> If you do get a generator, make sure you understand how to maintain it.
All
> the commercial back-up, diesel, generators I've run had to be regularly
> exercised.  We did that every week.  During that operation, the unit
needed
> to run long enough to come up to operational temperature.  That was
usually
> at least 1/2 hour.  We also tested the transfer switch and put the unit
> under load once a month.
>
> In addition to the exercise and testing, we also had to regularly
load-bank
> our generators.  This was to prevent "wet stacking" in the diesel engines.
>
> I don't know what the gas powered units require.  I would think not as
much
> as the diesel but I'm sure there are some maintenance requirements.
>
> Walt
>
> Schade wrote:
> > I want to be able to run my submersible pump. I think it's 1-1/2 hp.
> > I also want to be able to keep my freezer frozen and refrigerator
> > cold. I have a 500 gal propane tank but have been looking at gasoline
> > generators. I never thought of propane.
> >
> > I saw a used and returned 5000 watt "Dunlite by Onan" (SGRBA 378A)
> > w/11 hp Honda engine  for $899.00 I haven't been able to find any info
> > on the web for this generator.
> >
> > Going looking now to the House of Generators. Thanks for the ideas.
> >
> > Bob
> > ____
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