Surging can also be a result of dirty jets in the carb or debris floating around in there.Quote:
Originally Posted by longpointer
Surging can also be a result of dirty jets in the carb or debris floating around in there.Quote:
Originally Posted by longpointer
The first thing you can do is give it a healthy dose of seafoam, generators are notorious for condensation in the gas tank.Quote:
Originally Posted by longpointer
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Not arguing your point but just wondering why you think that. I've not experienced that issue with generators and I have 2 of the critters. I can't see them being any worse than any other small motor that is multi seasonal.Quote:
Originally Posted by oaknut
No worries. The reason they are usually worse is because they tend to hold large quantities of fuel in comparison to say, a lawnmower or snowblower. The tank on a large generator usually covers the entire top of the machine which creates far more surface area to collect condensation. Tanks are usually made of metal rather than poly, poly tanks condense at a far lower rate. Lastly and this is not true in all cases but for some reason generators seem to sit in the garage with less than full tanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by sawbill
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Which is why I keep my fuel tank full and use a fuel stablizer (Sea Foam). The surging could be caused by the carb as well and if it is sea foam will clean it out. I also run my generator twice a year Spring and fall and plug a bunch of stuff into it so it's under load then I run it for a mininum 1 hour sometimes 2 hours. It's the one piece of equipment that when I need it better run.
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Had that same model of genny years ago and it ran for a good number of years Ok until that problem arose.The small engine guy was stumped but I think some type of circuit board was the problem.Ended up buying a new Honda as I am totally reliant on the genny for water pump and heating the water.Quote:
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The wife and I have doubled down on preparedness since last March, when all this uncertainty began. Our cabin is the "go to" place where we have a decent supply of the necessary food, water and heat. Lots of wood, a good well, and propane stove for cooking. Generally always have at least 80-100 litres of gas on hand, but would only need it to run the gen a few hours a day to keep freezer cold. Propane fridge would look after the food cooling and always a spare 100# and 60# bottle sitting there ready to hook up.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
I think we'd be fine for awhile?
About 2 yrs ago I asked if any preppers where on this forum. I have been a serious one for 7 years having learned the lessons from Ice Storm 98 and vowing to never put my family in that situation again. Since then I always had 30 days onsite since.
It is interesting to see what you all have done, you are preppers without the words being spoken, however, I suspect Bushmoose is like me.
Yes I have the 1.5 yrs of dried and canned food.
I have a secure water supply now (not when I was in the city only so much room in a townhouse), with the well, with 3 ways to get water out, purify and drink. Same with wheat berries and flour including 3 types of grinding methods, plus a couple hundred pds of flour (does have shelf life), plus 10lbs of yeast. Genset 12K and sub panel was installed 5 weeks ago with 160L of gas stored which is rotated weekly through truck when I head to town once a week.
Still working on the secondary heat source in home wood stove soon, 10 X 30lbs propane tanks, 20 X 20lb tanks, numerous 1 lb tanks, plus butane stove with 60 cans of butane.
Antibiotics (10 Most common) 1 year supply stored and sealed for 10 yrs life
Medical supplies for role 1 First aid kit
Firearms and ammo - and sundry supplies for reloading - self defense of food sourcing
Spices, flavor enhancers to spice up dried goods, by the 5 gallon pail
Skilled in meat preservation, cheese making, canning and dehydrating
Been gardening small scale for 4 yrs and now ready to scale up on 5 acres for self sufficiency
TP/Bady wipes for 2 yrs yrs
lots of alcohol
Small scale solar set up with plans to off grid within 5 yrs
Seed saving and seed collection - last 2 yrs
I never left the house for 57 days of Wave 1 to shop - until I just had to have fresh garlic. Two forum members know where I live..and that's good for mutual aid.
Bring on SHTF - I'm ready
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the lots of alcohol point is killer here hahaha
all jokes aside
that's impressive.
The alcohol storage is not for drinking, it is for trading and disinfecting. We dont drink much at all. Venezuela is what convinced me to step it up and the threat of incoming socialism which is happening now.
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