Exercise genny while on shore power?
New to on board generators. Parked for the winter with 50 amp service, and it's time to exercise the genny. Do I have to disconnect first? 2006 Bounder, Onan 5500, ATS
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We normally camp during the winter so for me the funny question is when do you exercise your AC units when it's a high of 40 degree temps outside?
I have my own ritual. First is turning the fridge off. I wonder if clicking the button allows the circuit board to perform a task that would not happen if the fridge was left on when I go flip the 50a breakers.
Next is pull the cover to the generator. Had a mouse living in there so now I have a sticky trap and a snap trap in the unit itself. I yank those out and prime. Hit the start button. Check for any mouse next debris to come shooting out.
Looks good the cover goes back on. My manual recommends an hour. I usually do 45 mins to 1 hour. Pull the cover off again and drain the carb. Put my mouse traps back and feel good my genny and ACs got a workout.
During winter I will use space heaters instead. Run the AC every other month. Or 3 months.
I have my own ritual. First is turning the fridge off. I wonder if clicking the button allows the circuit board to perform a task that would not happen if the fridge was left on when I go flip the 50a breakers.
Next is pull the cover to the generator. Had a mouse living in there so now I have a sticky trap and a snap trap in the unit itself. I yank those out and prime. Hit the start button. Check for any mouse next debris to come shooting out.
Looks good the cover goes back on. My manual recommends an hour. I usually do 45 mins to 1 hour. Pull the cover off again and drain the carb. Put my mouse traps back and feel good my genny and ACs got a workout.
During winter I will use space heaters instead. Run the AC every other month. Or 3 months.
