3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

HedoTravelers wrote:

BFRXLT wrote:
I have a question for any one whom can answer it.

I would like to know what a reasonable temperature I could expect on say a 90 degree day for the oil and the hot exhaust air (not the engine exhaust)?

I am talking about the oil temperature I could for the engine oil if I took one of the drain plugs out and put in an oil temperature gauge.

I am talking about the air temperature of the cooling air as it leaves the shroud after cooling the engine.

If any one has something they have actually measured that would be the best scenario. It doesn't have to be a 90 degree day but the relevant ambient temperature.

What I am trying to find out is what temperature to expect the oil/air to be under a half load without any enclosure and with an enclosure so I can buy an appropriate gauge for the engine without guessing since I don't have anything that measures temperatures that high and don't want to spend the money on something I'll probably never use again.

Thanks, Jack

For the air temps, you could try THIS for only $7.
They have others also.

The non-contact thermometer noted above is a good deal but it can not be used to measure air temps. It is a device for measuring the surface temp of an object. It also is limited to 230 degrees F. I have one of these.

I would use a pencil style temp probe for measuring air temps like the meat probe for an oven. Harbor freight sells them also. Be patient and you will see them on sale for about $2-3 in their add or on-line.

1'' POCKET THERMOMETER


Take quick, accurate measurements in the field or laboratory. Magnified 1'' dial displays temperatures from 0° to 220° Fahrenheit. Includes handy pocket sheath.
Read temperatures in gasses, liquids, semi-solids