How long do you allow your Generator to run?
How long do you usually run your generator? We have been having such hot weather that we turn it on while mornings are cooler but we notice that after several hours it will shut down.DH feels it ge...
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Usually 1/2 to 1 hour for exercise 1st of every month.
WHEN NEEDED.. (For example when on the road in hot weather) as long as needed.
When powering a Ham Radio Field day.. 25 hours
When powering house during a power fail.. As long as needed or 3 days (IF gas tank is full) whichever comes first.. After 3 days I need to re fill tank.
Onan generators are designed for the long haul.. They can easily handle runs lasting several days or even weeks. I knwo many folks who run 'em 12 hours a day every day from like May through September (They sell Soft Serve ice cream from a truck) First ONAN I ever worked on was so employed.
WHEN NEEDED.. (For example when on the road in hot weather) as long as needed.
When powering a Ham Radio Field day.. 25 hours
When powering house during a power fail.. As long as needed or 3 days (IF gas tank is full) whichever comes first.. After 3 days I need to re fill tank.
Onan generators are designed for the long haul.. They can easily handle runs lasting several days or even weeks. I knwo many folks who run 'em 12 hours a day every day from like May through September (They sell Soft Serve ice cream from a truck) First ONAN I ever worked on was so employed.
