Finally Got Our Generator!

CigarNut · 06-20-2019, 10:31 AM

My cigars, wine and CPAP will be safe now

bonjing · 06-20-2019, 10:35 AM

Very nice!

Trying to convince the wife to letting me get a portable one.

icehog3 · 06-20-2019, 10:39 AM

Congrats!

markem · 06-20-2019, 11:36 AM

Very cool!

Weelok · 06-20-2019, 12:35 PM

Holy cow, top shelf

. Your ready for the annual rain season in Florida hah.

The Poet · 06-20-2019, 12:41 PM

Really like the idea of this product, and wish I could afford one.

icehog3 · 06-20-2019, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by The Poet

Really like the idea of this product, and wish I could afford one.

Ditto.

longknocker · 06-20-2019, 04:29 PM

Nice, Michael!

. I Hope Yours Is Quieter Than My Neighbor's Built In. It "Wakes Up The Dead"!

CigarNut · 06-21-2019, 09:12 AM

It's supposed to be quieter than our A/C (which is 70 dB); they say that the generator is 60 dB. Still loud, but I can deal with it.

The other benefit of the generator is that the A/C used to sit outside our bedroom window. It had to be moved in order to put the generator in, and I did not realize how loud it was until it was moved!

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Originally Posted by longknocker

Nice, Michael!

. I Hope Yours Is Quieter Than My Neighbor's Built In. It "Wakes Up The Dead"!

massphatness · 06-20-2019, 03:06 PM

WOW! My neighbor complains about my A/C -- she'd sh*t a brick if she saw me installing something like that.

Something to ponder.

CigarNut · 06-20-2019, 03:52 PM

It’s supposed to be quieter than the A/C by 5 dB — and it likely won’t be on as much

T.G · 06-21-2019, 12:27 AM

Wow. I didn't know your CRAP needed uninterrupted power.

Oh, you said CPAP.

Carry on.

Remo · 06-21-2019, 08:15 AM

Damn Michael!! That is what I need, sadly it will just be a portable one for me .

bonjing · 06-21-2019, 04:59 PM

What’s the maintenance like on that?

CigarNut · 06-22-2019, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bonjing

What’s the maintenance like on that?

Good question -- since they won't be finished with the installation until Tuesday, I have not yet been given the grand tour.

It's a diesel engine, so I suspect that there is a periodic oil change, etc. The generator will be set up to do an auto-run once a week for about 10 minutes; that should keep the fuel stirred up enough so it won't require any additives.

I'll let you know more as soon as I find out.

bonjing · 07-06-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarNut

Good question -- since they won't be finished with the installation until Tuesday, I have not yet been given the grand tour.

It's a diesel engine, so I suspect that there is a periodic oil change, etc. The generator will be set up to do an auto-run once a week for about 10 minutes; that should keep the fuel stirred up enough so it won't require any additives.

I'll let you know more as soon as I find out.

Thanks Michael!

After the recent quakes down south, We agreed to get a portable, propane, generator. Dang CARB compliant crap is making the inexpensive options about an extra $100 a pop.

Looking from the online manual, I'll need to run it about once a month to keep the bugs out.

AdamJoshua · 06-22-2019, 03:04 PM

It looks like it should ask "Would you like to play a game?"

Glad it's finally in!

CigarNut · 07-06-2019, 02:45 PM

My generator is set to auto-run every week for about 10 minutes — makes sure everything is working OK and stirs the diesel up. Every six months the engine needs an oil change.

The diesel is able to run 24/7 during an outage and only needs to be shut down for refueling — although this is a soft requirement as the tank is not pressurized.

One thing I noticed, is that it’s not as quiet as the specs stated. It’s about 80 dB rather than 65... But, I’d rather the noise and power than no power

sigsauer · 07-07-2019, 08:24 PM

man that thing is huge.........nice!

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Finally Got Our Generator! My generator is set to auto-run every week for about 10 minutes — makes sure everything is working OK and stirs the diesel up. Every six months the engine needs an oil change. The diesel is able to run 24/7 during an outage and only needs to be shut down for refueling — although this is a soft requirement as the tank is not pressurized. One thing I noticed, is that it’s not as quiet as the specs stated. It’s about 80 dB rather than 65... But, I’d rather the noise and power than no power __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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