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Re: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
guy48065 wrote: I updated my webpage with some noise measurements of the Power Pro. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mburnette/generator/pp3500.htm To make a long story short, the Wen Power Pro noise output is typical of many other look-alike Chinese 3000W gensets at a measured 67dba at 21 feet outside on grass. Thanks Mark and everyone for the info,I bought a PowerPro 3500 yesterday from pepboys 299 plus tax,havn't got around to firing it up ,it doesn't specify what oil it uses,should i put synthetic 10w30,it has only one 110 outlet and one 220,can i convert the 220 recepter so i can plug in a 110 device,is there an adapter for this?,441Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
professor95 wrote: what did that guy that died do wrong with his generator's ground? I didn't mean to mislead anybody..... the guy who died in my example was not someone I know or a situation I actually knew about. It was a supposition to support an example. As to what the guy in my example did wrong? He did not have a grounding connection from the RV to ground - thus, when the electrical fault occured that caused the "hot" side of the generator output to come in contact with the RV's metal framework, it was he that provided the final connection path to ground by touching the "hot" RV and ground at the same time. In theory, he would have had the full voltage and amperage of the generator going through his body. Be aware that it only takes a few milliampres of current flowing through the SA node of the heart to disrupt the electrical rhythm that we depend upon for life. This disruption causes the heart to behave like a bowl of Jello and we will die in about 6 minutes unless the heart rhythm can be restored. I do have a true first hand experience supported story about a guy who was killed like this - but I will spare you the details. The majority of my knowledge on this subject comes from the days I was a Cardiac Tech and EMT-A Instructor running with my local EMS unit. When you are connected to shore or park power, your RV is grounded through the electrical cord. When you are using a generator, you have no physical connection to ground unless you create one. thanks Professor for getting back,scary stuff,i understand it better now,,,what if the generators hot wire comes in contact with the rv's metal framework when you are driving on the road? ,,are the tires enough to act as a ground?362Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
professor95 wrote: have the RV electrical surge protector with GFI shown in this link: http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?deptID=&subOf=98,55&skunum=18337 Should that item protect me and the RV appliances provided I am using it on whatever source of power the RV is connected to, generator or shore power? I have one of these as well. It is the 30 amp unit I spoke of that is around a $100.00. Your device will protect you from a ground fault, or current in one of the two legs of the supply voltage that is greater than the other. I consider it a "MUST HAVE" item from an electrical safety standpoint in any RV. But, when connected to a generator it does not provide a gounding connection unless the generator is bonded to earth ground. As long as the GFCI is operating properly, it would detect any leakage from an appliance through you to a ground, providing a level of protection otherwise not present. The key word here is "working properly". We both know that it is not a question of if the GFCI will fail or not, but when. Hopefully, it will give good protection for many years - but can we always be sure? For 100% safety, you still need the earth ground bonded to the generator frame and the RV frame in addition to the GFCI. That said, this is rarely ever done. The additional risks are minimal when using a GFCI in the suply line - but they are still there. thanks Professor and everyone for the info,I need to learn about grounding the generator more,iam building an underbody box for the gen ,so the generators frame has to be grounded to the motorhomes chassis? forgive me I am new to this,what did that guy that died do wrong with his generator's ground?362Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
RadioNeal wrote: My local Pep Boys circular is again showing the Nikota 3500 Watt 6.5HP generator on sale for $299.00 at stores in my area. (Broward and Palm Beach Counties in Sunny South Florida.) Pep Boys ad for Nikota 3,500 Watt Generator If you click on the photo in the ad, the unit clearly says 5.5HP, but the ad copy says 6.5HP. If I get the time, I'll drive over and have a look. Cheers! how does this Gen from Nikota compare to the elim 3000 with noise levels?value? does anyone else recommend it,,where can i find a dam elim 3000 or simular model? thanks284Views0likes0CommentsRe: 3000W Chinese Gensets Info.
mkmathis wrote: Bought my Powerwise 3500(JiangDong) at Kragens(also known as checker or Schucks I believe) It was $299 and its says 65-68dba, 3500 surge with 3000 continuous. It is a 6.5hp with 200cc engine. It weighs 99lbs. And it starts evertime with one pull! I started it and asked my neighbor what he thought(he is big time RV guy and he replied that it was Honda!) I am very happy with mine and since mine I know of 3-4 that went and got one for themselves as well!!! Get one while you still can! http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?categorycode=3483C&mfrcode=AMS&mfrpartnumber=03800 just went to the site today and tried ordering one,,they're out of stock they sell like pancakes368Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakdown Information
JerryKelly wrote: Freightliner XC Chassis, Cummins 350 ISC Problems: Exhaust brake not working, coach surging at 66 - 70 mph. Diagnosis: Exhaust brake not recieving power signal from the instrument panel. Surging was caused by fuel distributor in fuel pump. The exhaust brake was diagnosed and fixed on the 2nd day. Fuel pump problem was suspected as the cause of the surging, but the Freightliner dealer was told to first diagnose the problem using Freighliner or Cummins software. It took 2 days to load the diagnostic software onto their laptop. Then Cummins took 2 more days to authorize the Freightliner dealer to work on the Cummins engine. Cummins would not ship the part until the authorization was complete (day 4). This was all due to a Cummins shop down the street. Cummins protects the turf of Cummins dealers. Freightliner could not expedite the process. Due to my Freightliner warranty, I could not go to Cummins first unless I was willing to cover the diagnostic costs in the event the surging problem was not a cummins problem. I was not told about the Cummins issue until day 4. My engine brake repair was a freightliner issue, not cummins. I got my coach back at 5:00 pm on day 5. Just in time to drive back home. sounds like a lot of Cummins breakdowns,alot of diesel breakdowns,i can't work on them wish i knew how,thats why i trust my 460 to death ,it won't let me down knock on wood,,,want to learn diesel have to hit some books,,thanks for posting everyone,,good forum topic421Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakdown Information
there was a recall 94b37 regarding your catalytic,for that year91-92 you could of had it replaced for free call 1800-4443311 ,maybe ford will reimburse you,,,not knowing what viscosity oil you have could be damaging your 460,don't be stupid and change it,,now you should worry about your fuel pump going bad,there was problems with them,also try to get some headers,problems with 460 exhaust bolts,,,,good luck,you have a good motor baby it,thanks for your post492Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breakdown Information
Thank you so much for that idea on replacing the intank pump with an outside frame mounted pump,where can i find that pump,please post it when you have the time thanks,i have heard so much about the intank pump going out on the f53 460,,want to have on on hand ,i have a 1992 f53457Views0likes0Comments
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