Generator break in procedure
Does anyone know if there is a correct procedure to break in a new generator? ie let it idle for so long then put it under a load for so long ?
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YES they do need a "Break in" I'd put a load on 'em. oh 1/3 or 1/2 or there abouts (IE I put a 300 watt lamp on a 1000 watt generator) and if it's a portable run one tank of gas (8 hours). Change oil and... if any... Filter as per manual instructions..
The 1000 watt Genrac I had... This is a traditional "Enclosed" generator. other than 1000 watts the ratings (noise fuel consumption weight size) approximate a Honda EU-2000i. Nice unit I still own it but if I ever find the legs that walked off with it.....
When new an APC UPS plugged into it indicated bad power (Bad waveform I'm guessing.. actually not a guess) but after the first tank of gas with a resistive load (The floodlight) it made teh APC very happy (Scope confirmed why).. Some parts just needed to be "Conditioned"
This should NOT be the case with inverter models like the aforementioned Honda.. But... Key word SHOULD (not).
The 1000 watt Genrac I had... This is a traditional "Enclosed" generator. other than 1000 watts the ratings (noise fuel consumption weight size) approximate a Honda EU-2000i. Nice unit I still own it but if I ever find the legs that walked off with it.....
When new an APC UPS plugged into it indicated bad power (Bad waveform I'm guessing.. actually not a guess) but after the first tank of gas with a resistive load (The floodlight) it made teh APC very happy (Scope confirmed why).. Some parts just needed to be "Conditioned"
This should NOT be the case with inverter models like the aforementioned Honda.. But... Key word SHOULD (not).
