Exercise Gen. with load when cold outside
What is good method on putting load on Generator when exercising it when its too cold to run air conditioner?:h
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I'm not sure where the practice of running a generator with a load got started, but my 8.5kw Generac at home starts once a week and runs for 10 minutes with no load. Once a year, the service guy changes the oil and runs it under load. It sits outside in the elements just like the Onan in the Sahara.
It's a good idea to make sure your genny is providing power, but running it at 80% for an hour seems a little excessive.
It's a good idea to make sure your genny is providing power, but running it at 80% for an hour seems a little excessive.
