generator

I don’t think we have a “generators” forum, but anyway I came across this a few days ago. Kinda interesting. Looks like a few generators are still made in USA? https://biomachineslab.com/who-makes-which-generator/

Any body have one of these or opinions. Will it push my Miller 220 stick welder? Thanks in advance

When did they first start advertising a battery with electronics as a "generator"? Did it start in the US?

I don't see a dedicated one. Pretty much all of us have generators

Good idea? Bad Idea? I understand there would have to be some special concessions made for this to work right, but I think it is possible. I understand the exhaust will have to be piped outside the block wall. Maybe a fan to help move air over the engine to help with cooling I have a larger...

I purchased a Duromax XP13000HX a few months ago when the generator my husband purchased for Y2K finally decided it would not generate electricity. Ran fine but no juice. This new one is in place(stationary), connected to a large propane tank, we attempted to start it, turns out for running on...

I have a Generac generator with a Kohler engine. I maintain it properly, always use ethanol free gas, and always run the carb dry. Well today, with the whole of Whidbey Island out of power, the darn thing wouldn't start. I replaced the spark plug and that was no help. I finally got it to start...

How do you guys put load on your generators during maintenance runs? I usually just use the house as a load but the momentary loss of power during the changeover causes problems with household electronics. I've been thinking of getting a couple of cheap electric heaters, but I'd like something...

Hello, I have an 11.5kW diesel (Onan DNAD) genset that powers a small cabin. Made 2004-ish, has 7500 hours on it. I change the oil pretty religiously at intervals less than the 250 hours the manual calls for. I normally run 10w30 oil in winter, but have slow start ups when it gets real cold...

During a power outage, I'm always concerned about overloading the generator. The one I have is 11KW and it will handle most of what I need but there are times when I'd like to know the actual amp draw I'm using. There are several products on the market that let you do this with a smartphone...

My wife has told me, in no uncertain terms, that I will have a backup generator installed or she will find someone to install one. Here's what I think are the key factors I have to consider: • We both work from home much of the time, but no longer have phone service, and can't get a cellular...

It was fun to do this project. Comment if you have any better way to do. Thanks Jkk

PG&E provided me with an opportunity to exercise my generator and transfer switch a couple of weeks ago courtesy of a 6 hour outage. The transfer switch and generator operated flawlessly. The only blip I heard from the tractor was when I kicked on the well pump (800' deep). Question I have is...

Any one have any experience with the LPG ornatural gas fuel consumption of a Generac generator when operating at low loads (25% or less of rated? The specs from generac only provide consuption estimates at full losd and 50% load.

I'm looking to up grade the 4500 watt Homelite generator for the single reason I don't want to burn up the well pump motor. My wife has little idea of "load" or "starting current requirements". And there have been some "close calls" in the recent past. (Why would you turn on decorative...

I know this has been discussed in various threads but I'm looking for a good solution that I can implement in 2-3 locations where my sensitive electronics are located while running the whole house on a Duromax XP1200EH. From the reading I've done here and on the web, I know an online double...

I have a 8 year old 20 KW Briggs whole home generator with a Vanguard 993 motor, and we have been having some issues with it starting. It will start, but it either takes a rather long crank or 2 tries. You can also get a whiff of propane while it tries to start. We narrowed it down to needing...

I'm selling a like-new Honda EU3000is. I think it's rare that these are available used. It's in like-new condition with only a few hours on it, but I just don't use it. New they sell for $2200 +/-. Asking $1400. Located in central Vermont, and I'm willing to help with transport within...

I'm thinking about getting a PTO generator for backup power for our place. I already have a manual transfer switch that was installed before we bought the place. I have a Champion dual fuel generator that would be enough to run the well pump and keep the fridge and freezer going if needed...

Boosted the battery and jump started the tractor ran it for an hour or so dragging large logs from the bottom to higher ground where I turn them into firewood. Put the tractor away and went out today to start it and it would not start. Before I run out and buy a battery, I'd like to know how...

We're thinking it's time for a whole house automatic generator. The local electrician I have known for decades will do the whole thing and works with Koehler and General. I think he favors Koehler. This will run on propane and I'm thinking 15K in size and we have a modern ranch 2300 ft...

Neighbor has an electric start portable generator (about 10kw) with a lithium battery. It sits for long periods of time without exercise and the battery is usually dead when she needs it to run. I take my SLA battery over when I get a call to help out and the generator starts up and runs fine. I...

What is the procedure to polarize the 6v generator? I replaced the generator, and was told it has to be polarized in order to work properly, somehow Via the voltage regulator. There are 4 wires going into the voltage regulator: 2 on top, one on the left (from seat position), and one below...

Looking to pick 1 up, problem is hp rating@ 7200 watt is 14 hp, that's not much better than my gas genie 12000 watt is 24 hp, this would be ideal But my tractor is 19.5 hp, can I use the bigger one? At reduced capacity? Like 10000 watts

What is the correct oil to use in my 25 year old 19hp, twin cyl, air cooled Generac generator. This is from the old days with higher ZDDP in the oil and I don't want to screw up my house generator with modern oil. The generator has test run more than actual use and only has maybe 15 hours of...

Just bought a Champion 4250-Watt Open Frame Inverter Generator (Dual Fuel) as a spare. Partially because my daughter and family need one and partially because it was on a 30% off price point at Amazon link . So I want to build a tiny shed to disguise it for our suburban environment. I'm...

I have a 65 diesel with a 2 post delco alternator or generator 1100501. It's pretty shot. I have a 2 post delco alternator or generator 1100998 I believe came from a 35 gas. I dont see any reason this wont work in place of the other one. It fits, but it doesn't seem to work either. Both have 2...

I purchased a 4800 watt emergency generator and intend to run it under load every 6 months. My question is how much load is necessary. I bought a 1600 watt range top element to use, but I wonder if more is needed. they are only $17 so no big deal to add another, just wondering if it's necessary.

Hello all you fellow rural and JD geniuses! I have an interesting problem, but I do not know where to start exactly. This just started happening yesterday - We have a Katolight generator that surges terribly on a cold-start, for up to a good minute or so until it warms up or load is applied. It...