It is also a very good idea to run your standby generator under load about once a month. The weekly exercise is not done under load.
Chuck W. Brown On Mon, Jun 16, 2025, 5:22 PM Ronnie via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote: > I have a natural gas all-home Generac. It’s set to test every Sunday for > 10 minutes. I also run a full test by switching the main off at the > service box and let the generator run for 10 minutes. > > > > *From:* BVARC <[email protected]> *On Behalf Of *Greg Pendley CGP > Solutions, LLC via BVARC > *Sent:* Monday, June 16, 2025 5:15 PM > *To:* BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> > *Cc:* Greg Pendley CGP Solutions, LLC <[email protected]>; > Daniel Poirot <[email protected]> > *Subject:* Re: [BVARC] On generator maintenance... > > > > I usually run my generator within the first week of each month, but have > fallen behind this month. Thanks for the reminder. It's also a good time > to think about your fuel. While I use stabilizer to extend the life of the > fuel to two years, I generally cycle my fuel on a 12 month rotation by > using it in my suburbans to make sure my gasoline stays fresh in storage. > It is also important to note that rules limit gasoline storage at home to > 25 gallons in Department of Transportation approved containers holding no > more than 5 gallons total capacity in each container. I keep my lids a > little loose to prevent a build up of gasoline vapors in the container. > > Stay Safe. > > > > Greg Pendley > > > > > > On 06/16/2025 3:57 PM CDT Daniel Poirot via BVARC <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > > > > Well, heck... > > > > I pushed my generators out of the garage and fired up #1 and #2, no > problems. > > > > Wouldn't you know it, #3 won't hit a lick. Runs on starter fluid but not > on gasoline. I am betting on a fouled carburetor. I have a little something > to do later... > > > > On my earlier post, the observant reader would notice the sample breaker > is 30 amps and not the required 50 amp. ALways double check your part > numbers! ;-) > > > > 73 > > Dan KJ5IZK > > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > > > > > Kindest regards, > > > > > > Greg Pendley > > Energy Manager > > Providing consultant services and purchase strategies for electricity > buyers across Texas. > > > > Contact Information: > > CGP Solutions, LLC > > 9203 HWY 6 South, Ste 124 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/9203+HWY+6+South,+Ste+124?entry=gmail&source=g>/419 > > > Houston, TX 77083 > > > > Phone: 281-809-5317 > > Fax: 281-809-5347 > > Mobile: 713-598-8981 > > Toll Free: 855-598-8981 > > Email: [email protected] > > Website: http://www.cgp-solutions.com > > > > P.U.C.T. Registered Aggregator # 80200 > > P.U.C.T. Registered Broker # 190366 > > > > This document contains confidential information intended only for the > recipient or his/her authorized agent, be advised that unauthorized use of > this communication or attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this document in error, please return the original message to us > at the address listed above via the US Postal Service. CGP Solutions, LLC > seeks to provide accurate information, however we are not responsible for > the decisions of others. Users of email information must verify the > accuracy of data prior to taking any action based upon the information. > ________________________________________________ > Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club > > BVARC mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org > Publicly available archives are available here: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >
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