dumb generator question

[TraciK]

Can you run a generator in the rain? Or should it be covered?

[time2roll]

This is my favorite quote:

soren wrote:
I use a Honda 2000, on a daily basis as a homebuilder. It runs eight hours a day, sitting in the mud, snow or on a gravel pile. It has spent days in the pouring rain, seen a few snow storms, and got peed on by a dog. After three years, the case is banged up a bit, it needs a tune-up and an oil change. As for a rain cover......seriously? Don't forget to knit a little sweater for it too....it's chilly out.

[Peg_Leg]

I cover mine just to help protect my investment. 8 yrs and going strong with out a problem, knock on wood. It's never hard to find things to tie a small tarp up, just make sure to leave plenty of air flow around the exhaust.

[Reddog1]

To get a simple answer to your question, you need to be more specific as to what kind on generator, and if it is under the truck or just in the rain.

I run my Honda in its mount. I do pull its cover over the electrical end to prevent water from running in the receptacle. In my opinion, with the exception of the receptacle, It would be very difficult to get water in the Honda. I have had my Honda 2000 since 2004.

Wayne

[TraciK]

Ok, thanks! We are buying a champion to use this weekend. There is a 40 percent chance of rain. I DO NOT want to be with out the a/c!

[old_guy]

ours run all the time during elk season, rain or snow. as stated, they tell you NOT to run them in the rain, but unless you build a shelter for them, they are going to run during the rain storm.

[retired4fun2002]

PVC Piping, piece of plywood and a 5-7 tarp works for us. You paid good bucks for it - take care of it and it will last for years.

[wnjj]

If you're concerned, take along a small square of plywood and a couple of 2x4's and make a cheap roof.

[TucsonJim]

My Honda 3000i has a warning label to not operate in the rain or wet conditions. But I've done it many times, without finding a way to electrocute myself.

[Tvov]

The engines are fine to run in the rain, I would be more concerned with the actual electricity generating parts. You don't want those getting soaked.

I would avoid running a generator in the rain unless it was an actual emergency and no other alternatives were available.

[Sparky87k5]

Depends on the brand of generator you're using. Most Honda generators would operate well in the rain although it is possible with the cheaper brands to have running problems with wet ignition components. Just don't cover them with plastic as this will restrict the air flow for cooling them.