Yes, you are correct. I run electric heaters on my generator with each test.
On June 16, 2025 5:45:40 PM Chuck Brown via BVARC <[email protected]> wrote:
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.
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Sent: Monday, June 16, 2025 5:15 PM
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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
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