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re: Finally got power back after 5 days in Shreveport (This ain't happening again)
Posted on 6/20/23 at 12:41 pm to Pauvetibete
Posted on 6/20/23 at 12:41 pm to Pauvetibete
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That being said, generators are a PIA. You need to run it monthly with a load for at least 15 mins to keep them reliable.
With a load is essential. Under no load all you will have is a reliable gas engine...the generator section may or may not work at all and if it does it will most likely not work to capacity. Running a portable set up like the video suggests under a load is problematic....in my opinion simply dragging cords around is easier, cheaper and prevents issues.
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Posted on 6/20/23 at 12:51 pm to AwgustaDawg
I have a Westinghouse 9500, but not a dual fuel. Once a month, I plug two shop fans and two shop lights into the 110v outlets. Let those run 10 minutes. I bought these 30 amp and 50 amp adapter cords to run the same 4 things for 10 minutes in the 30 amp then 10 minutes in the 50 amp. Not a huge load, but keeps it ready to go. I then turn off the fuel line and let the fuel run out.
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Posted on 6/20/23 at 1:08 pm to AwgustaDawg
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in my opinion simply dragging cords around is easier, cheaper and prevents issues.
That was my original plan, but I was under the impression the power inlet to the breaker box was "safe".
You're right. It's cheaper and safely isolated to just run extension cords through a window and seal it with a towel.
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