honda generator

RTCastillo wrote:
in this case, just put a tarp on top.

Not if it's running.

I like my company's motto KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid).

In this case, just put a tarp on top.

2oldman wrote:

The plugs into the generators are tight and flush, so a teeny bit of water may intrude, but not enough to do anything.

But they are not SEALED and it doesn't take much to create a voltage leak or to aggravate a connection that is already a little iffy.

And then.....there is the air intake where water might be sucked into the carb.

And then......if it is air cooled, a LOT of water might be sucked in around the heads and if nothing else that might drop the temperature suddenly which is not good.

If the generator part itself has any cooling air flow.....are you beginning to see the picture here ?? Probably not but hopefully others are.

The people who design and make the generators say DO NOT RUN THEM WHILE SITTING OUT IN THE RAIN. It is foolish to ignore that recommendation.

You are free, of course, to be as foolish as you want......but it's not nice to encourage others to follow that path.

SidecarFlip wrote:
Far as I know (tell me if I'm wrong) but electricity and water don't mix well.

You're thinking the electrical connections are getting doused with water. They are not.

The plugs into the generators are tight and flush, so a teeny bit of water may intrude, but not enough to do anything. Now, a raging gale and a downpour, that's different.

Far as I know (tell me if I'm wrong) but electricity and water don't mix well.

Mfan wrote:
Good question, I think that you'll be shocked with the results

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Dennis12 wrote:
Fizz, I have a construction company and my generators have ran in many down pours with no issues. Do not cover them, they need air flow.

Electricity and water...

Murphy’s Law
If something can go wrong, it will.

Fizz, I have a construction company and my generators have ran in many down pours with no issues. Do not cover them, they need air flow.

I do cover my cage with a tarp. As I have remote electric start, I can shut down the genny and survive using the inverter/battery bank.

I have used it in a snow storm.

allbrandauto wrote:
what is the difference when your plugged into shore power or generator when its raining

The flap overhanging the plug.