intermitant AC power from generac Q-55G
I have a 2000 gulfstream c-class with this generator on board. We had to evacuate because of the recent hurricane. We ended up in a truck stop in SC. so fired up the old generator and it worked fine f...
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Make sure you use a good multimeter like a Fluke.
I agree, check the wires, sometimes they have breaks hidden by the insulation . Don't forget to check the grounds as well as neutrals. Wiggle them throughout the wire where you can. Check solder at the circuit board for cracks. Check the wires at the junction box.
Do you normally turn the generator off as you're using it with a draw on it ?
Ex: is the a/c on or other electrical items when you turn it off ?
If so, I was advised not to do that and get in the practice of turning off all draws prior to turning off the generator . Leaving things on can cause premature voltage regulator failures.
If you exhausted wire and connection testing , it might be worth it to just change the regulator and take from there.
I agree, check the wires, sometimes they have breaks hidden by the insulation . Don't forget to check the grounds as well as neutrals. Wiggle them throughout the wire where you can. Check solder at the circuit board for cracks. Check the wires at the junction box.
Do you normally turn the generator off as you're using it with a draw on it ?
Ex: is the a/c on or other electrical items when you turn it off ?
If so, I was advised not to do that and get in the practice of turning off all draws prior to turning off the generator . Leaving things on can cause premature voltage regulator failures.
If you exhausted wire and connection testing , it might be worth it to just change the regulator and take from there.
