re: OT’ers with Generac’s

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Most standby generator manufacturers recommend not letting run under a load more than 9 hrs then letting them cool down for 1-2 hrs.

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No they don't


Running a large load in hot conditions is a problem but the "let them cool down for a few hours" is bs. Within 30min to an hour, the temp of the generator and engine will be a function of load and ambient air temp. After that time, they don't continually get hotter if the load and ambient don't change. All you're doing is heat cycling equipment by by shutting them off.